Dubai’s real estate sector recorded transactions reaching up to approximately Dh431 billion during the first half of 2025, a 25 per cent rise from the same period last year

Dubai’s real estate sector recorded transactions reaching up to approximately Dh431 billion during the first half of 2025, according to the Dubai Land Department.

The performance this year was a 25 per cent rise from the same period last year, when transactions worth Dh345 billion were recorded.

Meanwhile, the number of real estate transactions reached 125,538 this year, up from 99,947 during the same period in 2024, an increase of 26 per cent.

The total number of real estate procedures, encompassing sales, leases, and other transaction types, exceeded 1.3 million during the same period, reflecting growing confidence among investors and stakeholders, along with sustained demand across Dubai’s real estate segments.

Surge in investment

Dubai’s real estate investment market delivered outstanding results in the first half of the year, attracting 94,717 investors — a 26 per cent increase — who completed 118,132 investments valued at approximately AED326 billion. This represents a 39 per cent rise from Dh234 billion during the same period last year, highlighting Dubai’s appeal to investors across diverse segments and nationalities.

The number of new investors in Dubai’s real estate market reached 59,075, with investments totalling Dh157 billion, a 22 per cent increase in the number of investors and a 40 per cent growth in investment value.

Notably, residents in the UAE accounted for 45 per cent of these new investors, highlighting the success of strategies aimed at converting tenants into homeowners. This also underscores the attractiveness of the local market for long-term stability, the resilience of Dubai’s property ownership ecosystem and the effectiveness of its incentive-driven initiatives.

Women’s investments surpass Dh73 billion

Women played a pivotal role in driving market activity, investing Dh73.2 billion during this period with 34,792 transactions made by 30,487 female investors. This highlights the growing influence of women in shaping Dubai’s real estate landscape and advancing economic diversity.

By nationality, GCC investors contributed Dh22.56 billion in investments, Arab investors Dh28.4 billion, and foreign investors Dh228.35 billion.

Strong performance across Dubai

Several areas in Dubai recorded remarkable performance in terms of the number of real estate transactions in the first half of 2025. Al Barsha South Fourth topped the list with 10,469 transactions, followed by Al Yalayis 1 with 7,595 transactions, and Wadi Al Safa 5 with 7,178 transactions. Other high-performing areas included Business Bay (6,601), Dubai Marina (6,428), Airport City (5,569), Jebel Ali First (4,275), Al Thanyah Fifth (3,956), Burj Khalifa (3,670), and Meaisem First (3,643).

In terms of transaction value, Dubai Marina led the market with Dh25.1 billion, followed by Business Bay at Dh22.5 billion, Burj Khalifa at Dh17.1 billion, and Palm Jumeirah at Dh16.96 billion, underscoring the concentration of luxury investments in these prime locations.

Other high-value areas included Al Yalayis 1 (Dh15.7 billion), Meaisem Second (Dh15.4 billion), Wadi Al Safa 5 (Dh15.3 billion), Airport City (Dh15.2 billion), and Al Barsha South Fourth (Dh14.9 billion). Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens also stood out, registering Dh14.5 billion in transaction value, reflecting the expanding landscape of investment-attractive areas and rising demand for diverse real estate developments.

Source: Khaleej Times

Published: 20 July 2025