Dubai Real Estate Reached AED 917 Billion in Transactions
- 17.01.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Real Estate, Dubai
Dubai’s property market closed 2025 with its strongest year on record. Total transaction value reached AED 917 billion across more than 270,000 deals, marking a 20% increase compared to 2024.
For business owners and investors watching the market, here is what the numbers actually show.
The Key Figures
Real estate investments totalled AED 680 billion across 258,600 transactions. That is a 29% rise in value and 20% increase in deal volume year on year.
The investor base grew to approximately 193,100 participants, up 24% from the previous year. Of these, 129,600 were first-time investors. Resident investors accounted for 56.6% of all transactions, indicating strong local confidence in the market.
Including sales, leases, and related services, the sector processed 3.11 million transactions in total, a 7% increase from 2024.
Where the Activity Is
Transaction volume was highest in Al Barsha South Fourth, Business Bay, Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai Airport City, and Dubai Marina.
By transaction value, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Khalifa led the market. These areas continue to attract both end users and investors seeking capital appreciation.
For those tracking mortgage activity, Al Barsha South Fourth and Dubai Marina recorded the highest number of mortgage transactions, while Palm Jumeirah topped the list by mortgage value.
What This Means for Investors
The data points to a maturing market rather than speculative growth. The DLD (Dubai Land Department) attributes performance to regulatory clarity, governance improvements, and data-driven policy decisions.
One notable figure: the average time for a tenant to transition to property ownership now stands at 4.8 years. This suggests rental yields and property prices remain within reach for many residents building toward ownership.
Women investors contributed AED 154 billion through 76,700 deals, representing growth of 31% in value and 24% in volume.
The 2033 Target
These results align with the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, which targets a 70% increase in transaction volume to reach AED 1 trillion. The strategy forms part of the broader D33 (Dubai Economic Agenda), which aims to double the emirate’s economy over the next decade.
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