By Staff Reporter
Dubai’s real estate sector witnessed a remarkable surge in H1 2025, recording over 125,538 transactions valued at AED 431 billion, up from AED 345 billion during the same period last year—a 25% year-on-year increase.
According to the Dubai Land Department (DLD), this performance underscores growing investor confidence and reflects Dubai’s continued status as a global property investment destination.
Key Highlights:
Investment Growth:
Dubai attracted 94,717 investors—up 26%—who carried out 118,132 investments worth AED 326 billion, a 39% increase from last year.
Of these, 59,075 were new investors, contributing AED 157 billion, with UAE residents making up 45% of new entrants—pointing to successful efforts in turning tenants into homeowners.
Women Investors:
30,487 women made 34,792 transactions, investing AED 73.2 billion, showing their growing impact on the sector.
Investor Demographics:
Foreign investors: AED 228.35 billion
Arab investors: AED 28.4 billion
GCC investors: AED 22.56 billion
Top Performing Areas (by transaction volume):
Al Barsha South Fourth (10,469)
Al Yalayis 1 (7,595)
Wadi Al Safa 5 (7,178)
Business Bay and Dubai Marina also ranked among the most active zones.
Top Areas (by transaction value):
Dubai Marina: AED 25.1 billion
Business Bay: AED 22.5 billion
Burj Khalifa: AED 17.1 billion
Palm Jumeirah: AED 16.96 billion
Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens: AED 14.5 billion
This outstanding performance aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aim to position the emirate among the top three global economic cities and drive sustainable real estate growth.
The Dubai Land Department continues to invest in digitalisation, transparency, and investor confidence, creating a strong foundation for continued expansion and stability in the property sector.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
