Dubai’s property market has achieved a new milestone, with total real estate transactions reaching AED 525.87 billion in the first 290 days of 2025 — surpassing the total sales recorded for the entire year 2024.
According to data compiled by Emarat Al Youm from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the emirate registered 168,540 transactions between January and mid-October, compared with 180,860 across all of last year. Despite the shorter period, the figures highlight record-breaking investor confidence and sustained momentum across Dubai’s property market.
Luxury and Residential Demand Driving Growth
This performance has been underpinned by robust demand for luxury and residential properties, supported by strong economic fundamentals, clear regulations, and government-backed initiatives.
Between January and October 2025:
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Property grants reached AED 42.73 billion across 7,637 transactions
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Mortgage activity totalled AED 140.66 billion across 33,780 agreements
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Overall real estate transactions amounted to AED 709.26 billion — already 93% of the total recorded in 2024
These figures reinforce Dubai’s status as one of the most resilient and attractive real estate markets globally, driven by both end-user and investor confidence.
Industry Leaders Praise Market Performance
Saleh Tabakh, CEO of Andalus Real Estate Group, said that property sales have increased sevenfold since 2020, crediting the emirate’s leadership and business-friendly environment.
“This trajectory affirms Dubai’s progress toward achieving the goals of the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which targets AED 1 trillion in annual transactions,” Tabakh said.
Mohammed Aboul Naga, CEO of Aboul Naga Real Estate Development, added that Dubai continues to outperform global peers, fuelled by high demand for luxury, eco-friendly, and flexible payment-plan developments.
He noted that initiatives such as the Golden Visa programme have been pivotal in attracting long-term foreign investment and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global real estate hub.
Strong Weekly Activity Reflects Market Momentum
Momentum remains strong heading into the final quarter of the year. In the last week alone, Dubai recorded 5,494 transactions worth AED 14.64 billion, including AED 10.82 billion in property sales.
Among the top-performing locations were:
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Business Bay – AED 648 million in weekly sales
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Burj Khalifa District
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Al Yufrah 1
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Dubai Investment Park 2
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Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
Both Tabakh and Aboul Naga forecast 10–15% growth in 2026, supported by continued foreign investment, growing population inflows, and the emirate’s wide variety of real estate options catering to investors and end-users alike.
Dubai’s latest results not only highlight the strength of its property sector but also reaffirm the city’s long-term vision — a world-leading, innovation-driven real estate market built on transparency, trust, and sustainable growth.
