Dubai Land Department recorded AED 682.49 billion in property sales in 2025, up 30.64% from 2024 (AED 522.36 billion). The number of transactions rose from 180,860 to 214,912, an increase of 18.82%. For the fifth year in a row, the market has expanded, strengthening the emirate’s standing as a vital destination for global capital.
The total value of all real estate operations – including sales, mortgages, and gifts – reached AED 919 billion, a 20.8% increase compared to 2024 (AED 760.73 billion). The total number of transactions climbed to 275,442 from 226,117 a year earlier, representing growth of 21.81%.
Fourth quarter sets a new all-time high
October to December 2025 generated AED 187.47 billion in sales, the strongest quarter in the market’s history. Each of the three months exceeded AED 58 billion, with December standing out at AED 64.82 billion across 19,220 transactions – 51.98% higher than December 2024 (AED 42.65 billion). Q4 monthly figures were as follows:
- October: AED 58.43 billion
- November: AED 64.22 billion
- December: AED 64.82 billion (up 51.98% year on year)
Quarterly growth compared with the same period of the previous year reached 26.86%, rising from AED 147.77 billion to AED 187.47 billion. Mortgage transactions totaled AED 179.26 billion for the year (50,974 contracts), while gifted properties amounted to AED 57.25 billion across 9,556 transactions.
Where activity was strongest
Business Bay led all districts by sales value with AED 38.31 billion, followed by Jumeirah Village Circle (AED 24.52 billion), Al Yalayis 1 (AED 23.75 billion), and Dubai Investment Park Second (AED 23.16 billion). Palm Jumeirah rounded out the top five with AED 21.4 billion. The wider ranking included:
- Airport City – AED 20.76 billion
- Burj Khalifa area – AED 20.3 billion
- Meydan – AED 18.84 billion
- Al Yufrah 1 – AED 18.72 billion
- Palm Jebel Ali – AED 17.53 billion
For those tracking UAE real estate news today recency 3 days, the figures reinforce a clear pattern: demand is split between established prime locations such as Palm Jumeirah and emerging districts like Al Yalayis, where prices remain lower but transaction volumes are accelerating.
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Why growth has continued for five straight years
The sustained inflow of capital is fueled by multiple factors. Domestic and foreign investors view Dubai as a stable jurisdiction with transparent rules and a highly liquid market. Demand is diversified – ranging from entry-level studios in JVC to ultra-luxury villas on man-made islands – lessening dependence on any single segment. A 30% rise in sales value alongside an 18% increase in transaction count indicates that average deal sizes are also growing.
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This points to a shift toward higher-value assets, closely linked to the expansion of premium lifestyle services in the UAE, concierge support, asset management, and fully personalized ownership services are increasingly part of the value proposition for upper-tier buyers. Without this ecosystem, retaining clients willing to commit millions of dirhams to real estate would be far more difficult.
