Dubai’s real estate sector continued its strong upward momentum in 2025, showcasing exceptional growth. Throughout the year, a total of 214,912 property transactions were completed, with a combined value of AED 682.5 billion. This reflects an 18.86% increase in transaction volume and a 30.7% rise in value compared to 2024, highlighting robust investor confidence and rising demand in the market.

In addition, 9,556 property gifts were registered, totaling AED 57.25 billion. Off-plan properties remained a key focus, with 134,623 off-plan transactions, making up 62.6% of all deals. The residential sector saw approximately 203,000 sales, marking a 17.34% year-on-year growth, further demonstrating Dubai’s position as a thriving real estate hub.

The real estate market saw notable changes in both property sales and overall value between 2024 and 2025. Here’s a detailed breakdown by property type:

Key Insights:

• Apartments witnessed a significant rise in sales, from 142,113 units in 2024 to approximately 170,444 in 2025, reflecting growing demand in the residential sector.
• Villa sales increased moderately, reaching around 32,870 in 2025, while maintaining a strong market value at AED 169 billion in 2024.
• Commercial properties experienced a notable growth in sales numbers, jumping from 4,304 to around 6,018 units, indicating increased business activity.
• Plots also showed steady growth, from 4,048 transactions in 2024 to roughly 4,411 in 2025, highlighting continued interest in land investments.

Quarterly Performance Overview – 2025

Analysis:

• Q1 2025 saw moderate sales with 42,273 units sold, generating a total value of AED 114.15 billion.
• Q2 2025 recorded a significant increase, reaching 53,118 units and AED 184 billion in sales value.
• Q3 2025 maintained strong performance with 59,127 units sold, valued at AED 170.5 billion.
• Q4 2025 concluded the year robustly, exceeding 58,000 units with total sales surpassing AED 180 billion.

Q4 2025 Real Estate Performance: Strong Transaction Growth

The fourth quarter (October–December) of 2025 demonstrated robust activity in Dubai’s property market, with over 58,000 transactions recorded, totaling a combined value exceeding AED 180 billion...Read More