Dubai’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED 917 billion in 2025, marking a 20 per cent increase from the previous year, according to official figures released by Dubai Land Department (DLD).
The emirate processed more than 270,000 transactions throughout the year, representing the sector’s performance to date.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, commended the collective efforts that contributed to the sector’s performance in 2025.
“These efforts have guided the market into a more advanced and mature phase, capable of converting investor confidence into stable and sustainable value,” he noted, according to a statement by the Dubai Media Office.
Dubai real estate investments exceed AED680 billion across 258,600 deals in 2025
Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that the results reflect trust in Dubai’s vision, the resilience of its economy, and the clarity of its development path. He underscored the importance of careful planning, transparent regulations, and a balanced approach that supports progress while maintaining quality of life.
His Highness emphasised the role of the real estate sector in the emirate’s economy, noting that innovation continues to guide the sector with a focus on human interest and the pursuit of a future.
The sector recorded 3.11 million transactions in 2025, including sales, leases, and all real estate services, representing a 7 per cent increase from 2024.
Real estate investments exceeded AED680 billion across 258,600 deals, up 29 per cent in value and 20 per cent in number compared to the previous year.
The investor base expanded to around 193,100, an increase of 24 per cent, including 129,600 new investors, representing 23 per cent growth. Resident investors accounted for 56.6 per cent of the total.
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Women invested AED154 billion through 76,700 deals in 2025, with growth of 31 per cent in value and 24 per cent in number of transactions.
Luxury property investments reached AED 3.98 billion, up 5 per cent from the previous year. The average period for a renter to become an investor was 4.8 years.
By number of real estate transactions, the top 10 areas 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, and Al Thanyah Fifth.
By value of transactions, the areas were 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.
For mortgage transactions by number, the top 10 areas were 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 value of mortgage transactions, 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 10 areas.
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The performance reflects the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the continued guidance of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance.
The results confirm that real estate market is progressing towards achieving the objectives of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, which seeks to raise transaction volume by 70 per cent to reach AED 1 trillion.
This growth aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the economy and strengthen Dubai’s position among the world’s cities.
Omar Hamad Bu Shehab, Director General of Dubai Land Department, said Dubai’s real estate sector delivered results in 2025, reflecting a more mature market underpinned by transparency, governance, and data-driven policies.
“This performance aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, supported by legislation, digital transformation, and close collaboration with developers, brokers, and other stakeholders,” he said, according to the statement.
He also noted that these outcomes highlight the impact of efforts to streamline procedures, improve services, and enhance investor confidence, further strengthening the emirate’s position as a destination for real estate investment.
