Dubai’s real estate sector posted its strongest performance to date in 2025, recording more than 270,000 transactions valued at AED917 billion, a 20 percent increase year on year, underscoring the market’s shift from rapid expansion to sustainable long-term growth.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, praised the collective efforts behind the milestone results, noting that disciplined practices, clear regulations, and long-term planning have guided the sector into a more mature and resilient phase. He said the figures reflect strong investor confidence in Dubai’s vision, economic stability, and carefully defined development path.
Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the strategic importance of real estate within Dubai’s diversified economy, stressing that innovation and human-centric development remain central to building a prosperous future while safeguarding quality of life.
The sector’s performance aligns with the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, which targets AED1 trillion in transactions and a 70 percent increase in market activity. This trajectory also supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aimed at doubling the emirate’s economy and strengthening its global economic standing.
In 2025, overall real estate activity reached 3.11 million transactions, including sales, leases, and related services, marking a 7 percent rise from 2024. Investments exceeded AED680 billion across nearly 259,000 deals, driven by a growing investor base of more than 193,000 participants.
Women played an increasingly prominent role, investing AED154 billion through over 76,000 transactions, reflecting a more inclusive investment environment. Luxury property investments also rose, while data showed renters typically transition to ownership within 4.8 years.
Omar Hamad Bu Shehab, Director General of Dubai Land Department, said the results demonstrate a transparent, well-governed, and data-driven market that continues to strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading destination for long-term real estate investment.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
