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Dubai’s Luxury Home Market Hits Record With 435 Sales In 2024 On Strong Q4 Demand

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 3, 2025

Sales of luxury homes in Dubai valued at over $10 million surged to a record 435 transactions in 2024, slightly surpassing the previous year’s total of 434, as reported by global property consultant Knight Frank.

Q4 Drives Record-Breaking Sales

The substantial growth in 2024 can be attributed to a robust performance in the final quarter, where 153 luxury homes were sold, setting a new record for quarterly sales.

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Palm Jumeirah remained the standout location for high-end property sales, accounting for 127 deals or 29% of the total. This area alone generated $2.3 billion in sales, making up 32.5% of the total value of Dubai’s luxury home market.

Other Key Luxury Areas

Palm Jebel Ali followed with 36 luxury property transactions in 2024, with the first homes in this area expected to be completed by 2027. In terms of transaction value, Emirates Hills secured second place, with sales totaling $514.5 million, or 7.3% of the market.

Jumeirah Bay Island, District One, and Dubai Hills Estate rounded out the top five locations, contributing 6.7%, 6.6%, and 6.2% to the luxury market, respectively.

Villa Demand Fuels Market Growth

Villas made up 68.5% of all luxury property sales in 2024, up from 52% in 2022 and 2023. This growth was primarily driven by increasing demand from international high-net-worth individuals.

More than half (52%) of luxury home sales took place in the primary market, with major developers such as Omniyat, Nakheel, and Emaar Properties accounting for 46% of these transactions.

A Slight Dip In High-End Listings

The report also revealed a 40% decrease in the number of homes listed above $10 million, with only 2,490 properties available in 2024, compared to 4,120 in 2023.

Faisal Durrani, Partner and Head of Research for MENA at Knight Frank, commented on Dubai’s growing appeal: “The city’s magnetic attraction is evident in its population growth, which reached over 3.8 million, increasing by 170,000 or 4.6% during 2024. This growth continues to fuel housing demand across all price ranges.”

Dubai Real Estate Market Performance

The Dubai Land Department recently reported that the emirate’s real estate sector achieved a total value of $207.2 billion (AED 761 billion) in 2024, marking a 20% year-on-year increase. The number of real estate deals reached a record 2.7 million, which includes sales and rental agreements, up 17% from the previous year.

Real estate transactions alone amounted to 226,000, reflecting a significant 36% rise compared to 2023.

Abu Dhabi’s Strong Growth

Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi’s real estate market also saw impressive growth in 2024, with transaction values rising by 10.5% to $26.2 billion (AED 96.2 billion). The number of transactions surged by 24.2% year-on-year to reach 28,249.

Leading Real Estate Players

Emaar Properties from Dubai and Aldar Properties from Abu Dhabi were the region’s top revenue-generating real estate companies, with Emaar reporting $6.5 billion and Aldar $4.5 billion for the first nine months of 2024.

This continued strong performance reflects a thriving luxury real estate market in the UAE, attracting international investors and contributing to the broader growth of the region’s economy.

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Cyprus Reduces Fuel Tax By 8.33 Cents As Prices Continue To Rise

The latest surge in fuel prices is putting unprecedented pressure on consumer purchasing power, forcing government intervention amid volatile global energy markets. Historic highs at the pump have compelled officials to enact further consumption tax cuts in a bid to stabilize household budgets while international trends remain unpredictable.

Government Intervention And Policy Measures

Authorities plan to approve an 8.33 cent per liter reduction in consumption tax on premium unleaded gasoline and diesel, effective from April 2026. This will be the third intervention since 2022, when fuel prices rose following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and after a further adjustment in November 2023.

Historical Context And Comparative Analysis

Fuel prices have increased over recent years. In March 2022, premium unleaded stood at €1.442 per liter and diesel at €1.500. By November 2023, prices rose to €1.550 for gasoline and €1.709 for diesel. As of March 2026, gasoline reached €1.571 per liter and diesel €1.819. Compared with 2023 levels, gasoline prices increased by 1.8 cents per liter, while diesel rose by 10.9 cents.

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Global Market Dynamics Impacting Local Prices

International benchmarks continue to influence domestic fuel prices. Brent crude remains above $100 per barrel, while the price of heavy Brent oil has increased by about 58% since February 2026. Market indicators such as the Platts Basis Italy index show increases of 52% for gasoline, 89% for diesel, and 88% for heating oil. These trends affect import costs and pricing across the local market.

Consumer Concerns And The Search For Relief

The planned tax reduction may provide short-term relief for transport fuels. Heating oil prices remain higher, reaching about €1.30 per liter, approximately 6 cents above previous levels. No tax reduction has been announced for heating fuel. According to Konstantinos Karagiorgis, reliance on private vehicles increases the impact of fuel price changes on households, given limited public transport options.

Outlook And Future Considerations

The tax reduction is expected to offset part of the recent increase in fuel costs. Consumer groups, including the Cyprus Consumer Association, have called for similar measures on heating oil. Further developments will depend on global energy prices and geopolitical conditions.