The first 290 days of 2025 saw Dh525.87 billion in property transactions, surpassing the total sales for the entire year 2024, marking a historic milestone for Dubai’s real estate market.
Based on data gathered by Emarat Al Youm from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the city has recorded 168,540 sales since January, compared to 180,860 transactions for the entire previous year. Despite the shorter timeframe, the numbers show high market confidence and investment momentum.
Luxury and residential demand fuels growth
Strong demand for luxury and residential real estate, government programs, stable regulations, and a strong economy have all contributed to the outstanding achievement. While property grants totaled Dh42.73 billion across 7,637 transactions, mortgage activity reached Dh140.66 billion across 33,780 agreements. Real estate transactions in the emirate were Dh709.26 billion, which is more than 93% of the total for 2024.
Industry leaders hail market strength
Saleh Tabakh, CEO of Andalus Real Estate Group, said sales this year have multiplied sevenfold since 2020. “This trajectory affirms Dubai’s path toward achieving the goals of the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, targeting Dh1 trillion in annual transactions,” he said, crediting government vision, investor-friendly regulations, and world-class infrastructure.
Dubai’s market continues to “outperform global peers,” according to Mohammed Aboul Naga, CEO of Aboul Naga Real Estate Development. This is due in large part to the high demand for luxury, environmentally friendly, and flexible payment-plan developments. Programs like the Golden Visa, he continued, have bolstered foreign investment inflows.
Strong weekly activity highlights market momentum
With the help of foreign investments and a wide range of real estate options for all purchasers, both executives predict growth of 10–15% in 2026.
Dubai saw 5,494 real estate transactions totaling Dh14.64 billion in the last week alone, including Dh10.82 billion in sales. With weekly sales of Dh648 million, Business Bay was the top seller, followed by Burj Khalifa, Al Yufrah 1, Dubai Investment Park 2, and Jumeirah Village Circle.
