The real estate sector in Dubai has experienced remarkable performance during the first half of 2025, reaffirming the emirate’s position as a leading global investment destination.
According to data released by the Dubai Land Department, the total number of real estate transactions reached 125,538, up from 99,947 during the same period in 2024, reflecting a significant growth of 26%.
The total value of these transactions soared to approximately 431 billion AED, compared to 345 billion AED last year, representing a 25% increase. This surge indicates a robust momentum within Dubai’s property market.
In total, the number of real estate transactions, including sales, rentals, and all types of other dealings, surpassed 1.3 million during the same period, showcasing growing confidence among investors and participants, alongside sustained demand across various segments of the real estate market in Dubai.
The investment market showed impressive results in the first half of the year, drawing in 94,717 investors, an increase of 26%, who executed 118,132 investments worth around 326 billion AED, up from 234 billion AED during the same period last year, indicating a 39% growth in value and underscoring Dubai’s ongoing appeal for real estate investments from diverse groups and nationalities.
The number of new investors in the Dubai real estate market reached 59,075, who completed investments totaling 157 billion AED, reflecting a growth of 22% in the number of investors and 40% in value.
Residents of the UAE represented 45% of these new investors, highlighting the success of strategies aimed at transitioning tenants into property owners and confirming the attractiveness of the local market for long-term stability. This also shows the flexibility of the property ownership system and the effectiveness of the initiatives established in the emirate.
Women played a vital role in the market’s activity, with their investments during this period amounting to approximately 73.2 billion AED across more than 34,792 transactions owned by 30,487 female investors, indicating a growing influence of women in shaping Dubai’s real estate landscape and advancing economic diversity.
The total investments from Gulf investors reached around 22.56 billion AED, while Arab investors contributed approximately 28.4 billion AED, and foreign investors made investments totaling 228.35 billion AED.
These figures reflect Dubai’s solid standing as a global hub for real estate investment and its continued ability to attract capital from around the world, thanks to its advanced regulatory environment, infrastructure, and growth-supportive initiatives.
This exceptional performance illustrates the resilience of the real estate sector and its capability to maintain growth under various circumstances.
Furthermore, these results are a direct outcome of the visionary leadership and ongoing directives to support the national economy, enhance investor confidence, and achieve the objectives outlined in the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033.
Several areas in Dubai recorded significant activity concerning real estate transactions during the first half of 2025, with Al Barsha South Fourth leading the list at 10,469 transactions, followed by Al Yalayis 1 with 7,595 transactions, and Wadi Safa 5 with 7,178 transactions.
Additionally, Business Bay and Dubai Marina achieved high rankings with transaction counts of 6,601 and 6,428, respectively, along with Airport City (5,569), Jebel Ali First (4,275), Al Thanyah Fifth (3,956), Burj Khalifa (3,670), and Al Muhaisnah First (3,643), indicating widespread and diverse market activity across various regions.
Regarding transaction value, Dubai Marina topped the list with a total value of 25.1 billion AED, followed by Business Bay with 22.5 billion AED, Burj Khalifa with 17.1 billion AED, and Palm Jumeirah with 16.96 billion AED, illustrating the concentration of luxury investments in these areas.
Other notable regions included Al Yalayis 1 (15.7 billion AED), Al Muhaisnah Second (15.4 billion AED), Wadi Safa 5 (15.3 billion AED), Airport City (15.2 billion AED), and Al Barsha South Fourth (14.9 billion AED), along with Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens, which recorded transaction values of 14.5 billion AED, highlighting the diverse base of attractive investment locations and the growing demand for various real estate projects.
The Dubai Land Department remains committed to developing a real estate framework centered on transparency and efficiency by enhancing digital services, increasing market competitiveness, and achieving alignment between regulations and incentive initiatives, while continuing to advance the objectives of the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 in line with the priorities of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aiming to position Dubai among the top three economic cities globally and to sustain the sector as a fundamental element of economic diversification in the emirate.