Dubai, UAE – Dubai’s real estate market has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording over Dh431 billion in total transactions in the first half of 2025, a 25% rise compared to the same period last year. According to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), a total of 125,538 real estate transactions were registered between January and June, up from 99,947 during H1 2024. The overall volume of property procedures, including sales, leases, and formal registrations, surpassed 1.3 million, signaling strong investor confidence and demand.
Investment activity remained particularly robust, with Dh326 billion flowing into the market. Approximately 95,000 investors completed over 118,000 transactions, of which 59,075 were first-time buyers contributing Dh157 billion, representing a 40% increase in value. Residents accounted for 45% of these new investors, reflecting a broader trend of tenants transitioning to homeownership and contributing to the long-term stability of the property market.
Female investors also showed strong engagement, with 30,487 women conducting nearly 35,000 transactions worth Dh73.2 billion, highlighting growing female participation in Dubai’s real estate sector. In terms of nationality, foreign investors led the charts with Dh228.35 billion in transactions, followed by Arab investors at Dh28.4 billion and GCC nationals at Dh22.56 billion.
Top-performing areas by transaction volume included Al Barsha South Fourth (10,469 transactions), Al Yalayis 1 (7,595), and Wadi Al Safa 5 (7,178), while Dubai Marina topped the list by value at Dh25.1 billion, followed by Business Bay at Dh22.5 billion, Burj Khalifa at Dh17.1 billion, and Palm Jumeirah at Dh16.96 billion. Newer zones such as Meaisem Second and Al Yalayis 1 also crossed Dh15 billion in deals, marking them as fast-emerging hotspots.
As Dubai continues to attract a mix of first-time buyers, international investors, and female property owners, the market’s performance in H1 2025 reinforces the emirate’s reputation as a leading global real estate destination.
