The Dubai real estate sector has demonstrated remarkable performance during the opening six months of 2025, with property deals reaching an impressive Dh431 billion. This represents a substantial 25% growth when compared to the corresponding period in 2024, based on recent findings from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Transaction Volume Reaches New Heights
The emirate witnessed 125,538 property transactions during January through June 2025, representing a notable 26% increase from the 99,947 deals recorded in the first half of 2024. The broader real estate activity, encompassing sales, rental agreements, and administrative procedures, exceeded 1.3 million transactions, demonstrating robust market engagement and expanding investor confidence.
Female Investment Participation Strengthens Market Dynamics
A particularly noteworthy trend emerged in female investor participation, with 30,487 women completing approximately 35,000 property transactions valued at Dh73.2 billion. This substantial involvement highlights the growing influence of women investors in Dubai’s evolving property sector.
International Investment Patterns
The investment landscape reveals Dubai’s global appeal across different investor categories:
- International investors dominated with Dh228.35 billion in transactions
- Arab nationals contributed Dh28.4 billion to the market
- GCC citizens invested Dh22.56 billion in Dubai properties
These figures emphasize Dubai’s position as a preferred destination for cross-border real estate investment.
Leading Areas by Transaction Activity
Several districts emerged as transaction hotspots based on deal volume:
- Al Barsha South Fourth led with 10,469 transactions
- Al Yalayis 1 recorded 7,595 deals
- Wadi Al Safa 5 completed 7,178 transactions
Additional active areas included Business Bay, Dubai Marina, and Airport City, each contributing significantly to the overall transaction count.
High-Value Transaction Centers
When examining transaction values, certain premium locations stood out:
- Dubai Marina topped the list with Dh25.1 billion in deals
- Business Bay followed closely at Dh22.5 billion
- Burj Khalifa area generated Dh17.1 billion in transactions
- Palm Jumeirah recorded Dh16.96 billion in property deals
Meanwhile, Al Yalayis 1, Meaisem Second, and Wadi Al Safa 5 each surpassed the Dh15 billion threshold, demonstrating the breadth of high-value activity across Dubai’s diverse neighborhoods.
Market Outlook
These impressive first-half results reinforce Dubai’s status as a dynamic global property investment hub, with strong participation from both local and international investors across various market segments. The sustained growth trajectory indicates continued confidence in the emirate’s real estate fundamentals and long-term prospects.
