Dubai’s property market has reached a remarkable new milestone, with total real estate transactions climbing to Dh917 billion by 2025, according to an announcement by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai.

Sheikh Mohammed revealed that the emirate’s long-term real estate strategy, drafted several years ago, originally aimed to reach Dh1 trillion in transactions by 2033. Reaching Dh917 billion well ahead of schedule highlights how Dubai’s property sector has exceeded initial expectations.

Expressing appreciation to global investors, Sheikh Mohammed thanked the international community for its confidence in Dubai and reaffirmed the emirate’s commitment to continuous development. He emphasized that Dubai remains focused on delivering real opportunities across all sectors, guided by transparency, accountability, and long-term vision.

Record-Breaking Year for Dubai Property Market

Dubai’s real estate sector closed 2025 with historic results, recording 215,700 property sales—the highest annual figure ever. This represented an 18.7% increase in transaction volume and a 30.9% rise in sales value compared to 2024, underlining strong market momentum.

According to Sheikh Mohammed, these figures reflect global trust in Dubai’s economic resilience, strategic planning, and clear development roadmap. He highlighted the importance of balanced growth that encourages progress while preserving residents' quality of life.

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Strategic Growth Driven by Innovation

The real estate sector continues to play a central role in Dubai’s diversified economy. Innovation, Sheikh Mohammed noted, remains at the heart of the market’s evolution, with a strong focus on human-centered development and building a sustainable, prosperous future.

The latest results also show steady progress toward the goals of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, which aims to boost transaction volumes by 70% and reach Dh1 trillion in transactions. This vision aligns closely with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, designed to double the emirate’s economy and cement its status as a leading global business hub.

Rising Participation and Investment Activity

Throughout 2025, Dubai recorded 3.11 million real estate transactions, including sales, leases, and related services—up 7% year-on-year. This surge reflects rising demand, broader market participation, and the sector’s growing influence on the overall economy.

Real estate investments exceeded Dh680 billion across 258,600 deals, marking a 29% increase in value and 20% growth in volume. The investor base expanded to 193,100 participants, up 24%, including nearly 129,600 first-time investors. Resident investors accounted for 56.6% of the total.

Women also strengthened their presence in the market, investing Dh154 billion through 76,700 transactions, with value up 31% and deal volume up 24%, highlighting Dubai’s increasingly inclusive investment environment.

Luxury Demand and Ownership Trends

Luxury property investments reached Dh3.98 billion, reflecting a 5% increase, while the average renter took just 4.8 years to transition into property ownership—an indicator of Dubai’s strong appeal for long-term residents.

Top Areas by Sales and Mortgages

In terms of transaction volume, the most active areas included Business Bay, Dubai Marina, and Al Barsha South Fourth, alongside growing districts such as Dubai Airport City and Jebel Ali First.

By transaction value, the leading locations included Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens, and Business Bay.

Mortgage activity also remained strong, with Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, and Burj Khalifa ranking among the top areas by mortgage value. This performance reflects Dubai’s wide range of investment opportunities and balanced growth across the emirate.