In the first quarter of 2025, the UAE’s real estate sector witnessed a significant surge, with total property transactions across five emirates reaching AED 239 billion (approximately $65 billion). This marks a robust start to the year, driven by investor confidence, flexible regulations, and an expanding pipeline of projects.
📊 Key Highlights by Emirate
🇦🇪 Dubai: Leading the Market
- Total Transactions: AED 193 billion from 58,039 deals.
- Sales: AED 142 billion from 45,077 deals, a 30% increase in value compared to Q1 2024.
- Mortgages: AED 41 billion from 10,949 transactions, up 27% in volume.
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi: Strong Growth
- Total Transactions: AED 25.3 billion, up 34.5% from Q1 2024.
- Sales: AED 15.51 billion from 3,819 deals, a 26.7% increase.
- Mortgages: AED 9.8 billion from 3,077 transactions, a 49% rise.
🇦🇪 Sharjah: Consistent Performance
- Total Transactions: AED 13.2 billion from 24,597 deals, a 31.9% year-on-year increase.
🇦🇪 Ajman: Steady Expansion
- Total Transactions: AED 5.55 billion, reflecting a 29% increase.
- Sales and Purchases: AED 3.69 billion from 3,132 transactions.
- Mortgages: AED 905 million from 498 transactions.
🇦🇪 Ras Al Khaimah: Emerging Market
- Off-Plan Residential Sales: Over AED 2.4 billion from more than 1,300 transactions, indicating growing demand in the northern emirate’s housing market.
🏗️ Developer Insights
Aldar Properties, a leading developer, reported AED 8.9 billion in Q1 sales, marking a 42% year-on-year increase. The company’s portfolio occupancy rates exceeded 95% by the end of the quarter, underscoring strong market demand.
