Dubai’s real estate market shattered records in H1 2025, clocking over AED 431 billion ($117 billion) in transactions — a 25% year-on-year surge. The Dubai Land Department processed 125,538 transactions and more than 1.3 million procedures, signaling unmatched liquidity and investor confidence.
Investor activity soared, with 94,717 investors executing 118,132 investments worth AED 326 billion ($88.8 billion), up 39% from the previous year. Notably, 59,075 were first-time investors, contributing AED 157 billion ($42.8 billion), with 45% of them UAE residents, reflecting the success of homeownership initiatives like the First Time Home Buyer Program.
The boom is underpinned by strategic frameworks such as the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aim to position Dubai among the world’s top three economic cities. Incentives like preferential pricing, flexible payment plans, and enhanced mortgage options have helped convert long-term renters into owners.
Foreign investors led the charge, injecting AED 228.35 billion ($62.2 billion), followed by Arab nationals (AED 28.4 billion) and GCC citizens (AED 22.56 billion). Women also played a pivotal role, executing 34,792 transactions worth AED 73.2 billion ($19.9 billion), signaling a shift in wealth creation and ownership dynamics.
Top-performing zones included Al Barsha South Fourth, Al Yalayis 1, and Wadi Al Safa 5, while high-value districts like Dubai Marina, Business Bay, and Palm Jumeirah dominated in transaction value — each exceeding AED 16 billion ($4.3 billion).
As Dubai continues to refine its digital infrastructure and investor-friendly legislation, the focus is shifting from peak performance to sustainable, inclusive growth. With smart governance and rising local ownership, the emirate is building a resilient property ecosystem that’s attracting capital from every corner of the globe.
