Dubai Real Deals Reach $117.36 Billion in H1 2025

Further reinforcing its position as a leading global hub in the real estate, Dubai’s real estate sector continued its exceptional record performance with the total value of the transactions reaching $117.36 billion in the first six months of this year, as against $93.94 billion for the corresponding period in 2024.

According to the data issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the number of real estate transactions reached 125,538, compared with 99,947 during the same period in 2024, an increase of 26%.

The total number of real estate procedures, encompassing sales, leases, and other transaction types, exceeded 1.3 million during the same period, reflecting growing confidence among investors and stakeholders, along with sustained demand across Dubai’s diverse real estate segments.

Dubai’s real estate investment market also delivered outstanding results during this period, attracting 94,717 investors, a 26% increase, who invested $86.77 billion in 118,132 deals. This represents a 39% rise from $63.72 billion during the same period last year, highlighting Dubai’s sustained appeal to investors across diverse segments and nationalities.

The number of new investors in Dubai’s real estate market reached 59,075, with investments totalling $42.75 billion, a 22% increase in their numbers and a 40% growth in investment value, the DLD data showed.

Notably, residents in the UAE accounted for 45% of these new investors, highlighting the success of strategies aimed at converting tenants into homeowners. This also underscores the attractiveness of the local market for long-term stability, the resilience of Dubai’s property ownership ecosystem and the effectiveness of its incentive-driven initiatives.

Women played a pivotal role in driving market activity, investing $19.93 billion in H1-2025 with 34,792 transactions made by 30,487 female investors. This highlights the growing influence of women in shaping Dubai’s real estate landscape and advancing economic diversity.

By nationality, GCC investors contributed $6.14 billion in investments, Arab investors $7.73 billion, and foreign investors $62.18 billion.

This exceptional performance also highlights the strength and resilience of Dubai’s real estate sector and its capacity to sustain growth under varying conditions. These results have been driven by the visionary leadership’s forward-looking initiatives aimed at accelerating national economic progress, bolstering investor confidence, and achieving the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, DLD said.

Strong Performance Across Dubai

Several areas in Dubai recorded remarkable performance in terms of the number of real estate transactions in the first half of 2025.

Al Barsha South Fourth topped the list with 10,469 transactions, followed by Al Yalayis 1 (7,595), and Wadi Al Safa 5 (7,178). Other high-performing areas included Business Bay (6,601), Dubai Marina (6,428), Airport City (5,569), Jebel Ali First (4,275), Al Thanyah Fifth (3,956), Burj Khalifa (3,670), and Meaisem First (3,643). This diverse activity highlights the depth and dynamism of Dubai’s real estate landscape.

In terms of transaction value, Dubai Marina led the market with $6.83 billion, followed by Business Bay ($6.13 billion), Burj Khalifa (4.61 billion), and Palm Jumeirah ($4.62 billion), underscoring the concentration of luxury investments in these prime locations.

Other high-value areas included Al Yalayis 1 ($4.21 billion), Meaisem Second ($4.19 billion), Wadi Al Safa 5 ($4.17 billion), Airport City ($4.14 billion), and Al Barsha South Fourth ($4.06 billion), and Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens ($3.95 billion).

The DLD said that it is committed to foster a transparent and efficient real estate ecosystem by enhancing digital services, boosting market competitiveness, and aligning legislation with incentive-driven initiatives.