Dubai Real Estate Market Report – Q1 2025

Dubai’s real estate market has kicked off 2025 with remarkable performance, achieving record-breaking numbers in both sales volume and value. The first quarter saw significant growth across residential, off-plan, and ready property segments — indicating strong investor confidence and sustained demand.

Key Market Highlights – Q1 2025

• Total Transactions: 45,000+

• Total Value: AED 142.7 Billion (CHF 32.4 Milliarde)

• Year-on-Year Growth: +22% in transaction volume +30% in transaction value

Off-Plan vs Ready Property

Off-Plan Properties:

• Deals: 25,440

• Value: AED 55.2 Billion

• Growth: +24% YoY

• Share: 56% of total transactions

Ready Properties:

• Deals: 20,034

• Value: AED 87.5 Billion

• Growth: +21% in volume, +34% in value

Residential Market Performance

• Total Residential Deals: 36,946

• Value Growth: +29.6% YoY

• Volume Growth: +22.4% YoY

What’s Driving the Market?

1. Investor Confidence: Buoyed by Dubai’s resilience and transparent regulatory environment.

2. Population Growth: Continued inflow of residents and expats boosts housing demand.

3. Strategic Urban Development: Visionary initiatives like the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan support long-term investment potential.

Summary

Dubai’s Q1 2025 real estate market performance reaffirms the city’s position as a leading global property investment hub. With solid fundamentals, ambitious infrastructure projects, and investor-friendly policies, the outlook for the rest of 2025 remains highly positive.