The Dubai real estate sector delivered its strongest performance on record in 2025, with transactions reaching AED917bn ($249.7bn), according to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
It reinforces real estate’s position as a central pillar of the emirate’s economy and a global investment destination.
Strong transaction growth, expanding investor participation and disciplined market practices have helped shift the sector from rapid expansion to a more mature and sustainable phase.
Total real estate transactions exceeded 270,000 deals during the year, with a combined value of AED 917bn ($249.7bn), representing a 20 per cent year-on-year increase.
Sheikh Mohammed on Dubai real estate
Sheikh Mohammed commended the collective efforts behind the sector’s performance, noting that they have guided the market into a more advanced and mature phase capable of translating investor confidence into stable and sustainable value.
He highlighted that the results reflect trust in Dubai’s long-term vision, the resilience of its economy and the clarity of its development path, underpinned by careful planning, transparent regulation and a balanced approach that supports progress while preserving quality of life.
Sheikh Mohammed also underscored the strategic role of real estate in Dubai’s diversified economy, emphasising that innovation continues to guide the sector with a focus on people and long-term prosperity.
The 2025 results confirm steady progress toward the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, which aims to raise transaction value by 70 per cent to reach AED 1tn ($272.3bn).
The growth trajectory also aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which targets doubling the emirate’s economy and strengthening its position among the world’s leading cities.
Across all activity types, Dubai recorded 3.11m real estate transactions in 2025, including sales, leases and related services, marking a 7 per cent increase compared with 2024.
Real estate investments exceeded AED 680bn ($185.2bn) across 258.6 thousand deals, reflecting 29 per cent growth in value and 20 per cent growth in volume.
The investor base expanded to around 193.1 thousand, an increase of 24 per cent, including 129.6 thousand new investors, representing 23 per cent growth. Resident investors accounted for 56.6 per cent of the total.
Women real estate investment
Women continued to strengthen their presence in the market, investing AED 154bn ($41.9bn) through 76.7 thousand deals, with growth of 31 per cent in value and 24 per cent in volume, highlighting a more inclusive investment landscape.
Luxury property investments reached AED 3.98bn ($1.08bn), up 5 per cent, while the average period for a renter to become an investor stood at 4.8 years, underlining the rising appeal of property ownership in Dubai.
Top-performing areas
By transaction volume, the top areas in 2025 were:
- Al Barsha South Fourth
- Business Bay
- Wadi Al Safa 5
- Dubai Airport City
- Dubai Marina
- Jebel Ali First
- Al Yelayiss 1
- Wadi Al Safa 3
- Dubai Investment Park Second
- Al Thanyah Fifth
By transaction value, leading areas included Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Al Barsha South Fourth, Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens, Dubai Airport City, Wadi Al Safa 5, Wadi Al Safa 3, and Al Yelayiss 1.
Mortgage transaction volumes were highest in Al Barsha South Fourth, Dubai Marina, Jebel Ali First, Wadi Al Safa 5, Burj Khalifa, Al Thanyah Fifth, Business Bay, Madinat Hind 4, Al Merkadh, and Al Hebiah Fourth. By mortgage value, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Al Barsha South Fourth, Burj Khalifa, Al Wasl, Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens, Al Thanyah Fifth, Jebel Ali First, and Al Thanyah Fourth ranked among the top areas.
Dubai Land Department outlook
Dubai Land Department Director General Omar Hamad Bu Shehab said the sector’s 2025 performance reflects a more mature and sustainable market anchored in transparency, governance and data-driven policy.
He noted that the results align with D33 and the Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, supported by legislation, digital transformation and collaboration with developers, brokers and stakeholders.
He added that ongoing efforts to streamline procedures, enhance services and build investor confidence continue to strengthen Dubai’s position as a premier destination for long-term real estate investment.
