Dubai property transactions grow 25% in value with 59,000 new investors
Dubai Marina tops in value, Al Barsha South Fourth leads by volume
DUBAI’s real estate sector posted a stellar performance in the first half of 2025, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a global property powerhouse.
According to data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), real estate transactions totalled 125,538 – a 26% jump from 99,947 recorded during the same period in 2024. The total value of transactions surged to Dh431 billion, up from Dh345 billion last year, reflecting a 25% year-on-year increase.
The total number of real estate procedures, encompassing sales, leases, mortgages and other activities, surpassed 1.3 million. This sharp rise underscores growing investor confidence, robust market demand, and sustained interest in Dubai’s diverse real estate offerings.
Investor surge
Dubai’s property investment landscape remained a magnet for capital in H1 2025. A total of 94,717 investors – up 26% from last year – executed 118,132 property investments amounting to Dh326 billion. This marks a 39% rise in value from Dh234 billion in H1 2024, affirming Dubai’s enduring appeal to a wide range of investors across nationalities.
The influx of new investors stood at 59,075, up 22%, with their transactions valued at Dh157 billion – a remarkable 40% increase in value. Of these, UAE residents accounted for 45%, highlighting the success of policies aimed at encouraging tenants to transition into ownership, while also indicating market stability and confidence in long-term investment potential.
Women driving growth
Women investors made notable contributions during this period, with 30,487 female investors completing 34,792 transactions worth Dh73.2 billion. Their increasing participation reflects a significant shift towards greater inclusivity and diversity within the real estate landscape.
Breakdown by nationality reveals that GCC investors contributed Dh22.56 billion, Arab investors Dh28.4 billion, and foreign nationals Dh228.35 billion. These figures reinforce Dubai’s global investment standing, bolstered by its advanced infrastructure, investor-friendly regulations, and a forward-looking economic vision focused on sustainability.
High-performing areas
Among the top areas by transaction volume, Al Barsha South Fourth led the pack with 10,469 transactions, followed by Al Yalayis 1 (7,595), and Wadi Al Safa 5 (7,178). Other active districts 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), demonstrating the depth and breadth of the city’s property activity.
Dubai Marina emerged as the top area in terms of transaction value, with deals worth Dh25.1 billion, followed by Business Bay (Dh22.5 billion), Burj Khalifa (Dh17.1 billion), and Palm Jumeirah (Dh16.96 billion). Other significant contributors included Al Yalayis 1 (Dh15.7 billion), Meaisem Second (Dh15.4 billion), Wadi Al Safa 5 (Dh15.3 billion), Airport City (Dh15.2 billion), Al Barsha South Fourth (Dh14.9 billion), and Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens (Dh14.5 billion).
Strategic commitment
The Dubai Land Department continues to strengthen the market by enhancing digital services, improving regulatory frameworks, and aligning its operations with strategic goals. These efforts support the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 and the broader Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aim to position the city among the world’s top three economic capitals and ensure the long-term sustainability of its real estate sector.