Property transactions in the first 290 days exceed the entire 2024 total, reflecting investor confidence and strong market fundamentals.
Dubai real estate market continues its extraordinary performance, achieving a record-breaking Dh525.87 billion in property sales within the first 290 days of 2025 — already surpassing the total value of transactions recorded for the whole of 2024.
According to data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the city registered 168,540 real estate transactions since January, compared to 180,860 transactions for all of last year. This exceptional performance underscores Dubai’s growing appeal as one of the world’s most dynamic and resilient property markets.
Residential and Luxury Segments Drive Growth
The surge in transaction volume is largely fueled by strong demand for residential and luxury properties, supported by favorable market regulations, a stable economy, and ongoing government initiatives.
Mortgage transactions reached Dh140.66 billion across 33,780 deals, while property grants amounted to Dh42.73 billion from 7,637 transactions. Altogether, Dubai’s total real estate dealings reached Dh709.26 billion, representing over 93% of 2024’s entire annual performance — achieved in less than 10 months.
Industry Experts Highlight Market Strength
Leading figures in the real estate sector have praised Dubai’s continued market momentum and investor-friendly environment.
Saleh Tabakh, CEO of Andalus Real Estate Group, emphasized that the market has grown sevenfold since 2020, highlighting the emirate’s progress toward the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims for Dh1 trillion in annual transactions. He attributed this growth to visionary leadership, regulatory transparency, and top-tier infrastructure.
Similarly, Mohammed Aboul Naga, CEO of Aboul Naga Real Estate Development, noted that Dubai continues to outperform global property markets, driven by sustained demand for luxury residences, eco-conscious developments, and flexible payment plans. He added that long-term initiatives like the Golden Visa program have enhanced investor confidence and strengthened international investment flows.
Momentum Continues with Weekly Growth
The city’s robust weekly performance further underlines this momentum. In the latest data, Dubai recorded Dh14.64 billion in real estate transactions across 5,494 deals, including Dh10.82 billion in property sales.
Business Bay led the week with Dh648 million in transactions, followed by Dubai Investment Park 2, Al Yufrah 1, Jumeirah Village Circle, and Burj Khalifa.
Industry analysts forecast 10–15% market growth in 2026, citing steady foreign investments and a diverse range of property offerings that cater to both local and international buyers.
Conclusion
Dubai’s property market continues to demonstrate resilience and record-breaking performance, fueled by innovation, investor trust, and long-term government vision. As 2025 progresses, the city remains firmly positioned as one of the most attractive global destinations for real estate investment, offering exceptional opportunities across residential, commercial, and luxury segments.
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