The real estate sector in the UAE has been showcasing robust performance since the start of this year, fueled by the resilience of both oil and non-oil sectors, along with increased foreign investment inflows. This trend reflects significant growth across various segments of the real estate market, ranging from residential to commercial and industrial properties.
Recent global reviews and specialized reports affirm the UAE’s sustained economic momentum through 2025, highlighting the ongoing launch of major real estate projects, record sales figures, and rising occupancy and rental rates across multiple sectors.
Ismail Al-Hamadi, the founder and CEO of Al-Ruwad Real Estate, indicated that real estate transactions across all emirates are demonstrating considerable growth, underscoring the sector’s strength and the level of confidence it inspires.
He noted that transactions in Dubai, for instance, have seen impressive growth since the year’s onset, showcasing the emirate’s appeal to investors worldwide. Some projects that are set for delivery within three years are being sold out within a week or two, a phenomenon not commonly witnessed elsewhere.
Saeed Abdul Kareem Al-Fahim, CEO of Stratum Property Management, echoed these sentiments, observing a significant surge in the real estate market within the UAE, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. He remarked on the continuous demand for various property categories, from luxury units to mid-range housing.
He explained that the market remains bullish with strong demand both domestically and internationally. According to global property consultant CBRE’s review of the UAE real estate market for the second quarter of 2025, the market is showing strong performance, with the UAE economy maintaining robust momentum and improved growth forecasts for 2025 driven by a rebound in oil production, the resilience of non-oil sectors, and rising foreign investments.
The report indicates that residential markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi remain highly active, with continued launches of off-plan units in the second quarter, supported by strong investor demand. Both cities’ office markets are experiencing a blend of rising occupancy rates and robust rental growth.
Industrial markets are also sustaining their resilience, attracting attention from international investors and developers, which supports the ongoing growth of rents, particularly in key logistics assets.
According to Peter Homes, the residential real estate market in Dubai continued to grow in July 2025. Based on data from Property Monitor and insights from their clients, they reported an increase in transaction volumes and sustained demand for both sales and rentals, including off-plan properties and secondary market listings.
W Capital Brokerage, drawing on data from the Dubai Land Department, noted that the real estate market in Dubai recorded landmark sales worth 100 billion AED since the start of 2025 until March 4, marking a significant achievement compared to previous years, where the same figure was reached later in the year.
Real estate sales in Dubai surged by 40% in the first half of 2025, reaching 326.64 billion AED, compared to 233 billion AED in the corresponding period last year.
Knight Frank also highlighted the rapid approach to the 100 billion AED sales mark as of March 4, noting that such increased activity pushed the total number of home sales in the city to a new historic level.
Dubai retained its title as the busiest market globally for homes valued above 10 million USD for the second consecutive year in 2024, with 435 sales recorded within this exclusive price range, nearly matching the total number of such high-value home sales in both London and New York.
The UAE’s policy of creating an investor-friendly environment continues to yield significant benefits, serving as a key factor in attracting international investors. JLL confirmed that the residential real estate market in Dubai maintained its momentum in the first quarter of 2025, with sales prices continuing to rise, particularly for villa properties, due to sustained demand from investors and an increasing number of expatriates.
They noted that the off-plan sales market remains dominant in Dubai’s residential sector, accounting for more than two-thirds of total sales transactions.