emirates7 - Real estate activity across five emirates in the UAE soared past AED239 billion during the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong investor sentiment, business-friendly regulations, and a growing pipeline of property developments, according to official figures.
From January to March, a total of 94,719 real estate transactions—including sales, purchases, and mortgages—were recorded across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah, signaling a strong start to the year for the nation’s property market.
Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar Properties, attributed the sector’s impressive momentum to the UAE’s overall economic and cultural advancement, which continues to position the country as a global hub for living, investment, and business.
Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Dhiyebi noted that Aldar achieved AED8.9 billion in sales during Q1—up 42 percent year-on-year—with occupancy rates across its portfolio surpassing 95 percent by the end of the quarter.
Abu Dhabi recorded AED25.3 billion in total property transactions in Q1 2025, reflecting a 34.5 percent increase over the same period last year. This included 3,819 sale deals worth AED15.51 billion, up 26.7 percent, and 3,077 mortgage deals amounting to AED9.8 billion, marking a 49 percent rise, as reported by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre.
Dubai continued to dominate the sector, accounting for AED193 billion in real estate activity across 58,039 transactions—a 16.2 percent increase in value and 31.5 percent in volume year-on-year. According to the Dubai Land Department, AED142 billion came from 45,077 sales transactions—up 30 percent in value—while mortgages accounted for AED41 billion from 10,949 deals, a 27 percent rise in volume. Additional transactions came from property grants and swaps.
Sharjah saw AED13.2 billion in property deals from 24,597 transactions—a 31.9 percent annual increase—according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
Ajman’s real estate sector also saw growth, with AED5.55 billion in total transactions, up 29 percent from Q1 2024. Of this, AED3.69 billion came from 3,132 sales and purchase deals, while 498 mortgage transactions contributed AED905 million. The rest came from property gifts and exchanges.
Ras Al Khaimah’s residential off-plan market remained robust, with over AED2.4 billion generated from more than 1,300 transactions, according to CBRE, underlining strong buyer interest in the emirate’s housing sector.
From January to March, a total of 94,719 real estate transactions—including sales, purchases, and mortgages—were recorded across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah, signaling a strong start to the year for the nation’s property market.
Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar Properties, attributed the sector’s impressive momentum to the UAE’s overall economic and cultural advancement, which continues to position the country as a global hub for living, investment, and business.
Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Dhiyebi noted that Aldar achieved AED8.9 billion in sales during Q1—up 42 percent year-on-year—with occupancy rates across its portfolio surpassing 95 percent by the end of the quarter.
Abu Dhabi recorded AED25.3 billion in total property transactions in Q1 2025, reflecting a 34.5 percent increase over the same period last year. This included 3,819 sale deals worth AED15.51 billion, up 26.7 percent, and 3,077 mortgage deals amounting to AED9.8 billion, marking a 49 percent rise, as reported by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre.
Dubai continued to dominate the sector, accounting for AED193 billion in real estate activity across 58,039 transactions—a 16.2 percent increase in value and 31.5 percent in volume year-on-year. According to the Dubai Land Department, AED142 billion came from 45,077 sales transactions—up 30 percent in value—while mortgages accounted for AED41 billion from 10,949 deals, a 27 percent rise in volume. Additional transactions came from property grants and swaps.
Sharjah saw AED13.2 billion in property deals from 24,597 transactions—a 31.9 percent annual increase—according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
Ajman’s real estate sector also saw growth, with AED5.55 billion in total transactions, up 29 percent from Q1 2024. Of this, AED3.69 billion came from 3,132 sales and purchase deals, while 498 mortgage transactions contributed AED905 million. The rest came from property gifts and exchanges.
Ras Al Khaimah’s residential off-plan market remained robust, with over AED2.4 billion generated from more than 1,300 transactions, according to CBRE, underlining strong buyer interest in the emirate’s housing sector.