emirates7 - Dubai’s real estate sector saw strong performance in the first half of 2025, with transaction values exceeding Dh431 billion — a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to new figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The data highlights the emirate’s continued rise as a top global destination for property investment.
Between January and June 2025, a total of 125,538 real estate deals were registered, marking a 26% jump from the 99,947 transactions recorded during the first half of the previous year. Overall real estate activities — including sales, leases, and related procedures — surpassed 1.3 million, underscoring growing investor engagement and market depth.
Investment momentum driven by residents and first-time buyers
Real estate investments climbed to Dh326 billion, up 39% year-on-year. Close to 95,000 investors completed more than 118,000 transactions in the first six months, with first-time buyers playing a major role.
Notably, 59,075 of these investors were new to the market, contributing Dh157 billion — a 40% surge in investment value. Residents made up 45% of these new entrants, reflecting successful efforts to convert renters into homeowners and support long-term market resilience.
Women increase share in property market
Female investors contributed significantly, with 30,487 women executing nearly 35,000 transactions worth a combined Dh73.2 billion. This highlights the growing influence of women in shaping Dubai’s real estate landscape.
Foreign nationals remained the leading investor group, with investments totaling Dh228.35 billion. They were followed by Arab investors at Dh28.4 billion and GCC nationals at Dh22.56 billion, reaffirming Dubai’s status as an attractive destination for international capital.
Leading areas by transactions and value
In terms of transaction count, the most active areas in H1 2025 included:
Al Barsha South Fourth – 10,469 transactions
Al Yalayis 1 – 7,595
Wadi Al Safa 5 – 7,178
Other prominent districts by volume included Business Bay, Dubai Marina, and Airport City.
For transaction value, the top-performing areas were:
Dubai Marina – Dh25.1 billion
Business Bay – Dh22.5 billion
Burj Khalifa – Dh17.1 billion
Palm Jumeirah – Dh16.96 billion
Al Yalayis 1, Meaisem Second, and Wadi Al Safa 5 also each surpassed Dh15 billion in transaction value.
Between January and June 2025, a total of 125,538 real estate deals were registered, marking a 26% jump from the 99,947 transactions recorded during the first half of the previous year. Overall real estate activities — including sales, leases, and related procedures — surpassed 1.3 million, underscoring growing investor engagement and market depth.
Investment momentum driven by residents and first-time buyers
Real estate investments climbed to Dh326 billion, up 39% year-on-year. Close to 95,000 investors completed more than 118,000 transactions in the first six months, with first-time buyers playing a major role.
Notably, 59,075 of these investors were new to the market, contributing Dh157 billion — a 40% surge in investment value. Residents made up 45% of these new entrants, reflecting successful efforts to convert renters into homeowners and support long-term market resilience.
Women increase share in property market
Female investors contributed significantly, with 30,487 women executing nearly 35,000 transactions worth a combined Dh73.2 billion. This highlights the growing influence of women in shaping Dubai’s real estate landscape.
Foreign nationals remained the leading investor group, with investments totaling Dh228.35 billion. They were followed by Arab investors at Dh28.4 billion and GCC nationals at Dh22.56 billion, reaffirming Dubai’s status as an attractive destination for international capital.
Leading areas by transactions and value
In terms of transaction count, the most active areas in H1 2025 included:
Al Barsha South Fourth – 10,469 transactions
Al Yalayis 1 – 7,595
Wadi Al Safa 5 – 7,178
Other prominent districts by volume included Business Bay, Dubai Marina, and Airport City.
For transaction value, the top-performing areas were:
Dubai Marina – Dh25.1 billion
Business Bay – Dh22.5 billion
Burj Khalifa – Dh17.1 billion
Palm Jumeirah – Dh16.96 billion
Al Yalayis 1, Meaisem Second, and Wadi Al Safa 5 also each surpassed Dh15 billion in transaction value.