According to fresh figures from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the first half of 2025 saw transactions in Dubai’s real estate market totaling over Dh431 billion, a 25% rise over the same period the previous year. This accomplishment shows how the emirate is still growing as a major location for real estate investment worldwide.
Between January and June 2025, there were 125,538 recorded real estate transactions, a 26% increase over the 99,947 recorded in H1 2024. Sales, leases, and other real estate-related formalities totaled over 1.3 million, suggesting a robust and expanding investor base.
Investment surge led by residents, first-time buyers
With approximately 95,000 investors completing over 118,000 deals in the first half of the year, the value of real estate investments reached Dh326 billion, up 39% from the previous year.
Of these, 59,075 were new investors who contributed Dh157 billion, a 40% increase in market value. Remarkably, 45% of new investors were locals, demonstrating continued effectiveness in converting renters into homeowners and enhancing market stability over the long run.
Women investors pour over Dh73 billion into market
With 30,487 women completing almost 35,000 transactions totaling Dh73.2 billion, female involvement increased significantly, highlighting the growing influence of women in Dubai’s real estate market.
Dubai’s attraction as a cross-border investment destination is highlighted by the fact that international investors led by nationality with Dh228.35 billion, followed by Arabs (Dh28.4 billion) and GCC nationals (Dh22.56 billion).
Top performing areas by volume, value
In terms of transaction volume, the top areas in H1 2025 were:
- Al Barsha South Fourth (10,469 transactions)
- Al Yalayis 1 (7,595)
- Wadi Al Safa 5 (7,178)
Other high-volume districts included Business Bay, Dubai Marina, and Airport City.
When it came to value of transactions, the leaders were:
- Dubai Marina – Dh25.1 billion
- Business Bay – Dh22.5 billion
- Burj Khalifa – Dh17.1 billion
- Palm Jumeirah – Dh16.96 billion
- Al Yalayis 1, Meaisem Second, and Wadi Al Safa 5 also each recorded over Dh15 billion in deals