Dubai’s rental sector delivered robust growth in 2025, underscoring the emirate’s real estate stability and rising market maturity as demand strengthened across residential and commercial segments.
New data released by the Dubai Land Department shows sustained expansion driven by regulatory clarity, diversified housing options, and continued investor confidence.
Registered tenancy contracts rose 6 percent year on year to reach 1.38 million agreements, while total contract value climbed 17 percent to AED126.4 billion. The increase reflects strong market momentum and Dubai’s continued appeal as a global destination to live and work.
New tenancy contracts exceeded 513,000, marking a 10 percent rise, while renewed contracts grew 3 percent to more than 514,000, indicating higher tenant retention and overall market stability. Authorities noted that this balanced performance aligns with the goals of the emirate’s long-term economic and real estate strategies focused on quality of life and sustainable growth.
Development activity also accelerated during the year. Completed real estate projects reached 124, up 7 percent, with a combined value of AED27.5 billion, representing a 23 percent increase. Meanwhile, projects under construction expanded by 25 percent to 937, signalling strong developer confidence and sustained pipeline momentum.
Property sales recorded notable gains, with sold units rising 25 percent to 147,500 and total transaction value increasing 30 percent to AED280 billion. Villa sales values grew 12 percent despite lower transaction volumes, highlighting a shift toward higher-value properties.
Regulatory expansion further supported sector growth, with 4,122 new real estate offices registered, doubling the total number of active offices to 10,182. Authorities also issued 14,364 real estate licences across brokerage, development, consultancy, and property management activities, reinforcing transparency and operational efficiency.
Collectively, these indicators point to an increasingly mature real estate ecosystem positioned to sustain long-term growth while strengthening investor and customer confidence across Dubai’s property market.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
