Dubai’s property market has reached a historic Dh525.87 billion in sales within the first 290 days of 2025, surpassing the full-year total for 2024. The milestone reflects powerful investor confidence and sustained demand in the emirate’s real estate sector.
Market Momentum Continues
Dubai’s real estate market has achieved a new record, with property sales reaching Dh525.87 billion in the first 290 days of 2025. This figure surpasses the total sales volume recorded for the entire year of 2024, underscoring the sector’s sustained and robust growth.
Data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), compiled by Emarat Al Youm, shows that 168,540 transactions were registered since the beginning of the year. In comparison, the whole of 2024 saw 180,860 transactions. The strong performance is attributed to high demand for residential and luxury properties, supported by government initiatives and a resilient economic landscape.
The total value of all real estate dealings, including sales, mortgages, and grants, has reached Dh709.26 billion so far this year. This includes Dh140.66 billion from 33,780 mortgage deals and Dh42.73 billion from 7,637 property grants.
Industry Leaders Optimistic
Industry experts have hailed the market’s strength. Saleh Tabakh, CEO of Andalus Real Estate Group, noted that sales 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 stated.
Mohammed Aboul Naga, CEO of Aboul Naga Real Estate Development, commented that Dubai’s market continues to “outperform global peers.” He highlighted the role of strong demand for luxury and sustainable projects, as well as initiatives like the Golden Visa, in attracting international investment. This sentiment is reflected in recent reports that Dubai luxury home sales soar to new records. Both executives project further growth of 10–15% in 2026.
The latest figures reinforce the trend of a booming property sector across the country, as the UAE real estate market hits historic high, with both Dubai and Abu Dhabi reporting record-breaking quarterly performances. This growth is further bolstered by positive economic indicators, including an upgraded GDP growth forecast from the IMF.
Weekly Performance Highlights Strength
The market’s momentum is also evident in its weekly performance. In the last week alone, Dubai recorded Dh14.64 billion in transactions through 5,494 deals. Of this, sales accounted for Dh10.82 billion. Business Bay was the top-performing area with Dh648 million in sales, followed by Dubai Investment Park 2, Al Yufrah 1, and Jumeirah Village Circle.
