The first 290 days of 2025 saw Dh525.87 billion in property transactions, surpassing the total sales for the entire year 2024, marking a historic milestone for Dubai’s real estate market.

Based on data gathered by Emarat Al Youm from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the city has recorded 168,540 sales since January, compared to 180,860 transactions for the entire previous year. Despite the shorter timeframe, the numbers show high market confidence and investment momentum.

Luxury and residential demand fuels growth

Strong demand for luxury and residential real estate, government programs, stable regulations, and a strong economy have all contributed to the outstanding achievement. While property grants totaled Dh42.73 billion across 7,637 transactions, mortgage activity reached Dh140.66 billion across 33,780 agreements. Real estate transactions in the emirate were Dh709.26 billion, which is more than 93% of the total for 2024.

Market strength and investor confidence

Industry experts highlighted that sales this year have multiplied several times since 2020 — affirming Dubai’s path toward achieving the goals of the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, targeting Dh1 trillion in annual transactions. This growth is supported by the government’s vision, investor-friendly regulations, and world-class infrastructure.

Dubai’s market continues to outperform global peers due to the high demand for luxury, environmentally friendly, and flexible payment-plan developments. Programs like the Golden Visa have further strengthened foreign investment inflows.

Strong weekly activity highlights market momentum

With the help of foreign investments and a wide range of real estate options for all purchasers, experts predict growth of 10–15% in 2026.

Dubai saw 5,494 real estate transactions totaling Dh14.64 billion in the last week alone, including Dh10.82 billion in sales. With weekly sales of Dh648 million, Business Bay was the top seller, followed by Burj Khalifa, Al Yufrah 1, Dubai Investment Park 2, and Jumeirah Village Circle.