Dubai’s real estate market recorded a significant performance in the first half of 2025, with total transactions reaching AED431 billion. This represents a 25% increase over the same period last year, demonstrating Dubai’s continued appeal to local and international investors. The Dubai Land Department said that approximately 125,000 real estate transactions were made between January and June 2025.
The total number of procedures, including sales, leases, and other associated transactions, surpassed 1.3 million, suggesting continued activity in the real estate sector.
Nearly 95,000 investors were active during this period, with 59,000 entering the market for the first time. UAE residents accounted for 45% of new investors, showing domestic confidence in the real estate market. Women investors executed 34,792 transactions worth AED73.2 billion, highlighting the growing role of women in shaping Dubai’s real estate environment.
GCC nationals invested AED22.56 billion, with Arab investors contributing AED28.4 billion. Foreign investors contributed AED228.35 billion in investments.
The top areas by transaction volume were Al Barsha South Fourth, Al Yalayis 1, and Wadi Al Safa 5. Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Burj Khalifa, and Palm Jumeirah were the most valuable transactions.
