According to PropertyFinder, Dubai’s real estate division recorded around 16,099 transactions in February. This corresponds to a 35% increase compared to February 2024.
The value of the transaction increased by 55% to AED 51.1 billion ($13.9 billion).
34% of people who want to own real estate or invest in an investment searched for units with bedrooms. 37% showed that apartments with two bedrooms, studios tended to be 13%.
Dubai real estate transactions
Villa/townhouse searchers included 47% with 4 bedrooms or larger options after a unit with 3 bedrooms.
Popular areas for apartment ownership were:
- Dubai Marina
- Jumeirah Village Circle
- Downtown Dubai
- Business Bay
- Palm Jumeirah
The most desired areas to own villas/townhouses were:
- Dubai Hills Estate
- Dubai Land
- Al Furjan
- Palm Jumeirah
- Damac Hills 2
In February 2025 and February 2024, Ready Market recorded 6,997 transactions compared to 5,522 transactions. This is because it increased by 27% and the value increase by 53%.
Burj Khalifa led the climb, recording AED 3.1 billion ($844.2 million) in 334 deals, while Al Yelayiss 1 saw an astonishing jump, reaching AED 96M ($26.1 million) to AED 2.4 million ($653.5 million).
The off-plan market saw a significant increase in 57% of transaction value, compared to AED 13 billion (US$3.5 billion) compared to AED 5.5 billion (US$5.5 billion) compared to US$13 billion, and was a significant increase in February 2024.
In terms of value, Wadi Al Safa 5 recorded $2.2 billion (US$600 million) over 1,073 transactions, while Al Al Yufrah 1 reached AED 184 M (US$50.1 million) to AED USD1.4 billion (US$381.3 million).
Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, said, “Dubai’s real estate market continues to demonstrate remarkable strength, with sustained growth in off-plan transactions reinforcing the city’s position as a prosperous investment hub.
“Building further on this positive outlook, as regulators work to ease the business setup processes, we are witnessing a direct correlation between real estate expansion and Dubai’s ability to attract top-tier talent and entrepreneurs from around the globe.
“Coming out of a dynamic year, the country’s commitment to innovation and long-term growth remains constant. This leads to increased international interest towards our resilient market, as recent data from the Ministry of Investment highlights how the nation is seen as a destination where people can truly build their future.”
In terms of value, Wadi Al Safa recorded US$5.2 billion (US$600 million) over $1,073, while Al Yurfrah 1 reached US$1.4 billion (US$381.3 million) to 184 m (US$50.1 million).
Property Finder Chief Revenue Officer Cherif Sleiman said the Dubai real estate market continues to have considerable strength and continues to carry unplanned transactions that the city will strengthen as a prosperous investment hub.
When searching for apartments, 36% of tenants searched for units with bedrooms, while 32% preferred two bedroom apartments and expressed 20% in studios.
41% of tenants searched for villas with three bedrooms, and 39% searched for options with four or more bedrooms.
Additionally, queries for furnished apartments increased to 59% in February 2025 from 45% in 2024, while the demand for furnished villas and townhouses increased to 47% in February 2025 from 36% the previous year.
Top areas searched to rent apartments included:
- Jumeirah Village Circle
- Dubai Marina
- Downtown Dubai
- Business Bay
- Deira
Popular areas where people are looking to rent villas or townhouses include:
- Jumeirah
- Dubai Hills Estate
- Damac Hills 2
- Dubai Land
- Al Furjan