Defining Dubai's Trophy Real Estate

OctaHome

Tracking the Most Expensive Homes Sold in Dubai

OctaHome /ˈɒk.təˌhoʊm/

A residential property valued at AED 100,000,000 or more. These are not homes — they are statements. The pinnacle of Dubai's ultra-prime real estate, classified by the number of zeros in the price tag.

≥ AED 1M HexaHome
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≥ AED 10M HeptaHome
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≥ AED 100M OctaHome
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≥ AED 1B NonaHome
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≥ AED 10B DecaHome
283
OctaHome Transactions
2021
First OctaHome Year
+100%
YoY Growth (2024→2025)
0
NonaHome Transactions
Perspective

Dubai's Most Exclusive Property Transactions

218,000 property transactions closed in Dubai over the last 12 months. Only a fraction crossed the AED 10M mark. And the OctaHomes? They are the 0.02%.
218,000
Total TransactionsLast 12 Months · Dubai Real Estate
All Transactions 218,000
100%
The full market
HeptaHome (≥10M) 9,520
4.37%
Eight-figure territory
OctaHome (≥100M) 47
0.02%
The trophy tier
For every 4,638 properties sold in Dubai, only 1 is an OctaHome.
If every dot were a transaction…
Regular transaction HeptaHome (≥10M) OctaHome (≥100M)
1 : 23
HeptaHome to Total
1 in every 23 Dubai transactions is AED 10M+
1 : 4,638
OctaHome to Total
1 in every 4,638 transactions crosses AED 100M
1 : 203
OctaHome to HeptaHome
Even among ultra-prime, only 1 in 203 reaches OctaHome status
The Naming System
GP Pricing Nomenclature
A classification system for Dubai's ultra-premium real estate, following the "Zero-Count" formula: the number of zeros in the AED price tag determines the tier. From six-figure entries to theoretical ten-figure compounds.
# Name Pronunciation Threshold Tier Description
1 HexaHome /ˈhɛk.səˌhoʊm/ ≥ AED 1,000,000 Hexa Prime Entry. Seven figures begin.
2 HeptaHome /ˈhɛp.təˌhoʊm/ ≥ AED 10,000,000 Hepta Ultra-prime zone. Statement assets.
3 OctaHome /ˈɒk.təˌhoʊm/ ≥ AED 100,000,000 Octa Trophy properties. Not homes — events.
4 NonaHome /ˈnoʊ.nəˌhoʊm/ ≥ AED 1,000,000,000 Nona Ultra-rare. Portfolio / Signature-level.
5 DecaHome /ˈdɛk.əˌhoʊm/ ≥ AED 10,000,000,000 Deca Institutional scale. Theoretical ceiling.
Last 12 Months

Most Expensive Homes Sold in Dubai — Last 12 Months

Every residential transaction above AED 100M in the past year. Click any card for full details. Trophy assets from Bugatti Residences to Palm Jumeirah mega-villas.
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Dubai Map JUMEIRAH 2ND JUMEIRAH 1ST PALM JUMEIRAH JUMEIRAH BAY DIFC BUSINESS BAY DUBAI HILLS WORLD ISLANDS
2025 Dubai Real Estate
218,000 Transactions
Every dot represents hundreds of property sales. In 2025, Dubai's real estate market processed over two hundred thousand transactions.
The Top 0.02%
Only 47 Are OctaHomes
Out of 218,000 transactions, just 47 crossed the AED 100M threshold. Each golden dot below is a nine-figure deal. Scroll to see where they landed.
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8 Neighborhoods. AED 7.6B+
These 47 OctaHomes are concentrated in just 8 elite neighborhoods. Each cluster on the map tells a different story.
#1 by Volume
Jumeirah Second
11Deals
AED 179MAvg Price
AED 250MHighest
The undisputed capital of OctaHome transactions. Home to Aman Residences, Peninsula Dubai, and bespoke signature villas commanding AED 15,000+/sqft. The most concentrated pocket of nine-figure real estate on Earth.
Aman Residences · Peninsula Dubai · Private Residences · Signature Villas
Burj Al Arab Aerial Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
#2 by Volume
Jumeirah First
8Deals
AED 193MAvg Price
AED 350MHighest
Home to the two largest villa sales in Dubai history — both La Mer megastructures at AED 350M each. Jumeirah Residences Asora Bay adds a steady pipeline of nine-figure apartments overlooking the Gulf.
La Mer · Jumeirah Residences Asora Bay
Palm Jumeirah Aerial Atlantis The Royal Palm Fronds
#3 by Volume
Palm Jumeirah
8Deals
AED 152MAvg Price
AED 300MHighest
The icon. Eome's beachfront compounds are redefining ultra-luxury, with the B-06 villa closing at AED 300M. Legacy Signature Villas on Fronds E and F see 200–450% capital gains. The original OctaHome neighborhood.
Eome · Signature Villas Frond E & F
Jumeirah Bay
#4 by Volume
Jumeirah Bay
4Deals
AED 148MAvg Price
AED 156MHighest
Bulgari Lighthouse dominates this island enclave — four consecutive OctaHome sales across floors 16 to 23. At AED 13,000+/sqft, it's among the highest per-square-foot prices in all of Dubai.
Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai
DIFC at Night DIFC Gate Building DIFC Towers
Highest Avg Price
DIFC
2Deals
AED 206MAvg Price
AED 219MHighest
Dubai's financial heart. Four Seasons Residences delivered two back-to-back OctaHome sales — the only ready-to-move-in apartments above AED 190M. Where finance meets ultra-luxury living.
Four Seasons Residences
Business Bay Marina Business Bay Towers
Record Holder
Business Bay
1Deal
AED 550MPrice
47,201Sqft
One transaction. AED 550 million. The Bugatti Residences penthouse is the single most expensive apartment ever sold in Dubai — a 47,000 sqft, 6-bedroom sky mansion that rewrote the record books.
Bugatti Residences by Binghatti
Island Living
World Islands
3Deals
AED 133MAvg Price
AED 200MHighest
Amali Island emerges as the World Islands' first OctaHome destination. Three massive villa compounds, the largest spanning 58,000 sqft of plot with private beach. The ultimate in island isolation.
Amali Island
Emirates Hills
Fastest Growing
Dubai Hills Estate
3Deals
AED 120MAvg Price
+674%Max Gain
The newcomer breaking into OctaHome territory. Emerald Hills saw a +674% capital gain — the highest of any OctaHome transaction. A suburban community now competing with beachfront icons. The future is inland.
Emerald Hills · Hills Grove · Hills View
End of Tour
The Map Keeps Growing
Every year, new neighborhoods break into OctaHome territory. Dubai Hills didn't exist on this map two years ago. The question isn't where the next AED 100M deal will close — it's where it won't.
OctaHome Tracker

AED 100M+ Luxury Home Sales in Dubai — Growth

The explosive rise of nine-figure real estate transactions in Dubai. From just 5 deals in 2021 to triple digits by 2025 — a 2,160% surge in four years.
OctaHome Transactions by Year
Number of residential transactions above AED 100,000,000 in Dubai
2,160%
Growth Since 2021
From 5 transactions in 2021 to 113 in 2025. Dubai's trophy market has exploded beyond all projections.
168 est.
2026 Projection
At 42 deals in Q1 alone, 2026 is on pace to shatter the previous record. Annualized: ~168 OctaHome transactions.
The Wealth Engine

Why Dubai's Most Expensive Properties Keep Appreciating

The top 0.1% are getting richer faster than everyone else. Their wealth grows at 4.0% per year vs. the 3.2% global average — and Dubai is where they park it. OctaHomes are a direct reflection of this accelerating concentration.
19.4%
of global net household wealth held by the Top 0.1%
As of 2021
37.8%
held by the Top 1%
Financial + real assets minus debt (PPP)
75.6%
held by the Top 10%
Three quarters of all wealth
47,000
Projected new UHNWIs relocating to Dubai in 2026
Ultra-high-net-worth individuals ($30M+)
4.0% p.a.
Top 0.1% Wealth Growth
Average annual wealth growth 1995–2021. Outpacing the global mean by 0.8 percentage points every year.
+3.5 pp
Share Increase Since 1995
The Top 0.1% share grew from ~15.9% (1995) to 19.4% (2021). A 22% relative increase in their slice of global wealth.
Future Forecast

Dubai Luxury Real Estate Price Projections

Based on different growth assumptions, when might Dubai see its first transaction at each new tier? The OctaHome arrived in 2021 when the highest sale was ~AED 100M. Select a growth scenario to explore.
History

Timeline: Dubai's Most Expensive Home Sales

A chronological record of Dubai's journey into nine-figure real estate.
2021
The OctaHome is Born
5 transactions exceed AED 100M for the first time. Dubai enters the trophy property era.
2022
Explosive Growth — 380% Surge
24 OctaHome transactions. The post-pandemic wealth migration to Dubai accelerates dramatically.
2023
Crossing 40 Deals
40 transactions. Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, and Jumeirah Bay Island dominate the ultra-prime market.
2024
Consistent Acceleration
56 OctaHome deals closed. Dubai cements its position as the world's leading ultra-luxury residential market.
2025
Triple Digits
113 transactions — more than double the previous year. The OctaHome market enters a new paradigm.
2026
Record Pace Continues
42 deals in Q1 alone. Annualized projection: ~168. The market shows no signs of cooling.
~2031
The First NonaHome?
At 5% annual appreciation, the first AED 1 billion residential transaction is projected around this date.
Exclusive Membership

Join the AED 100M+ Property Owners Club

Own a property valued at AED 100,000,000 or more? Claim your OctaHome Badge and join the most exclusive real estate club in the Middle East. Verified members receive a digital badge, priority access to market intelligence, and entry to private OctaHome events.
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≥ AED 100M
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✦Member networking access
OctaHome Gold
≥ AED 250M
✦All Badge perks included
✦Private OctaHome events
✦Concierge introductions
✦Early market intelligence
✦Priority deal access
NonaHome (Coming)
≥ AED 1B
✦All Gold perks included
✦Bespoke advisory board seat
✦Global ultra-prime network
✦Reserved for the first billion-dirham owners
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About OctaHome — Dubai's Most Expensive Real Estate Tracker

OctaHome tracks every residential property transaction above AED 100 million in Dubai. In 2025, 47 of the most expensive homes in Dubai changed hands — including the record-breaking AED 550M Bugatti Residences penthouse in Business Bay, two AED 350M La Mer mega-villas in Jumeirah, and luxury waterfront estates on Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Bay, and the World Islands. Dubai's ultra-luxury real estate market has seen explosive growth, with nine-figure transactions increasing 2,160% from 2021 to 2025. The most expensive neighborhoods for luxury homes in Dubai include Jumeirah Second, Jumeirah First, Palm Jumeirah, DIFC, Business Bay, and Dubai Hills Estate, featuring branded residences from Bulgari, Aman, Four Seasons, and Bugatti.