Since the beginning of 2025, Dubai’s real estate market has shown remarkable performance: in just nine and a half months, the total value of transactions reached AED 525.87 billion, already surpassing the results of the entire year 2024.
According to data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), 168,540 property sales were recorded between January and mid-October, compared to 180,860 for all of last year.
This impressive figure highlights investor confidence and the resilience of Dubai’s market amid global economic fluctuations. The emirate continues to attract capital from Europe, Asia, and the Gulf region, further strengthening its position among the world’s most dynamic real estate markets.
Luxury Living and Sustainable Growth — Key Drivers of Expansion
The surge in market activity is driven by the UAE’s stable economy, strategic government policies, and rising demand for premium properties.
The value of mortgage transactions exceeded AED 140.6 billion across 33,780 contracts, while grants and housing subsidies reached AED 42.7 billion.
The luxury and residential property segment remains the primary growth engine: international investors are actively purchasing apartments with Burj Khalifa views, villas on Palm Jumeirah, and energy-efficient homes in new districts such as Dubai Hills Estate and Jumeirah Village Circle.
According to analysts, premium real estate accounts for more than 35% of all transactions, reaffirming Dubai’s reputation as a global center of luxury and innovative urban development.
Government Initiatives and Investment Incentives
A key factor behind this success is the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to achieve an annual transaction volume of AED 1 trillion in the property sector.
Saleh Tabakh, CEO of Andalus Real Estate Group, noted that sales volumes have increased sevenfold since 2020, reflecting the government’s strategic vision and the favorable conditions for foreign investors.
Additional momentum comes from government programs such as the Golden Visa, granting long-term residency to property owners, and new sustainability initiatives promoting green, energy-efficient projects.
Weekly Activity Confirms Continued Growth
According to DLD data, in just the past week, Dubai recorded 5,494 real estate transactions totaling AED 14.64 billion, including AED 10.82 billion in direct sales.
The Business Bay district led with a weekly turnover of AED 648 million, followed by Burj Khalifa, Al Yufrah 1, Dubai Investment Park 2, and Jumeirah Village Circle.
Experts forecast that in 2026, the market will continue to grow by 10–15%, supported by foreign investment inflows, digital transformation of transactions, and the launch of new residential and commercial developments.