Dubai Real Estate Grows Strong With 25% Rise In 2025

Photo: Dubai Government Media Office 

Dubai’s real estate sector showed very strong growth in the first half of 2025. The Dubai Land Department shared new data that shows how well the market is performing. There was a big increase in the number and value of property deals this year.

Transaction Numbers And Values Rise

From January to June 2025, the number of real estate transactions in Dubai reached 125,538. Last year during the same time, there were 99,947 transactions. This shows a 26% increase in the number of deals.

The total value of these transactions also grew. It reached around AED431 billion this year, compared to AED345 billion last year. This is a 25% rise in value, proving that Dubai’s real estate market continues to grow stronger.

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More Real Estate Procedures Completed

The report also said that the total number of real estate procedures, including buying, selling, leasing, and other deals, went over 1.3 million during this period. This shows that people trust the Dubai market. It also means there is strong demand for properties in the city.

Investments In Real Estate Increase

Dubai’s real estate investment market did very well in the first six months of 2025. It attracted nearly 95,000 investors, which is 26% more than last year. These investors made 118,132 investments worth AED326 billion. Last year, the value was AED234 billion, so this year there was a 39% rise. This shows that Dubai remains an attractive city for property investors from different countries.

Large Number Of New Investors

There was also an increase in new investors in Dubai’s property market. Around 59,000 new investors entered the market this year. They invested AED157 billion, which is a 22% increase in number of new investors and a 40% rise in investment value compared to last year.

Residents Becoming Homeowners

About 45% of these new investors were UAE residents. This shows that many people living in Dubai are now buying their own homes instead of just renting. Dubai’s policies encourage people to own property, and these policies are working well. This helps create stability for families and supports the real estate market.

Women Play A Strong Role

Women are also playing a very important role in Dubai’s real estate market. Female investors invested AED73.2 billion in the first half of this year. They made 34,792 transactions, and there were 30,487 female investors. This shows that women are making big contributions to Dubai’s economic growth and helping to make the market more diverse.

Investments By Nationality

When we look at the nationality of investors:

• GCC investors invested AED22.56 billion

• Arab investors invested AED28.4 billion

• Foreign investors from other countries invested a huge AED228.35 billion

This shows that Dubai is a favourite place for people around the world to invest in property. The city offers advanced laws, excellent infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies that attract money from everywhere.

Top Areas By Number Of Transactions

Some areas in Dubai saw a very high number of property transactions in the first half of 2025:

1. Al Barsha South Fourth – 10,469 transactions

2. Al Yalayis 1 – 7,595 transactions

3. Wadi Al Safa 5 – 7,178 transactions

4. Business Bay – 6,601 transactions

5. Dubai Marina – 6,428 transactions

6. Airport City – 5,569 transactions

7. Jebel Ali First – 4,275 transactions

8. Al Thanyah Fifth – 3,956 transactions

9. Burj Khalifa – 3,670 transactions

10. Meaisem First – 3,643 transactions

These areas are popular for people to buy, sell, and invest in property.

Top Areas By Transaction Value

In terms of the total value of transactions, the highest was recorded in:

1. Dubai Marina – AED25.1 billion

2. Business Bay – AED22.5 billion

3. Burj Khalifa – AED17.1 billion

4. Palm Jumeirah – AED16.96 billion

5. Al Yalayis 1 – AED15.7 billion

6. Meaisem Second – AED15.4 billion

7. Wadi Al Safa 5 – AED15.3 billion

8. Airport City – AED15.2 billion

9. Al Barsha South Fourth – AED14.9 billion

10. Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens – AED14.5 billion

This shows that areas with luxury homes and apartments like Dubai Marina, Business Bay, and Palm Jumeirah continue to attract large investments.

Why Is Dubai Real Estate Doing So Well?

The Dubai Land Department says this success is due to Dubai’s strong and smart leadership. The leaders have created plans like the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 to make Dubai a top three global economic city. These plans help the real estate sector remain strong and sustainable.

Plans To Keep Improving The Market

The Dubai Land Department is also working to make buying and selling property easier and more transparent. They are improving digital services and updating rules to make the market attractive for everyone. Their aim is to keep Dubai’s property market competitive and safe for investors from all over the world.

In simple words, Dubai’s real estate sector is growing fast. More people are buying homes and investing in property. Women and residents are taking an active part in this growth. Many areas in Dubai are seeing high sales and investment, especially luxury locations like Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah.

This growth shows the trust people have in Dubai’s future. The government’s plans and the city’s lifestyle continue to attract investors from different countries. Dubai is proving itself to be a strong, stable, and modern global hub for real estate investment.