Dubai’s property market closed 2025 on a historic high, recording the strongest annual performance ever registered in the emirate. The year marked the fifth consecutive period of sustained growth, driven by strong investor confidence, rising population inflows, and continued demand across both residential and commercial segments.
Throughout the year, the market demonstrated resilience amid global economic uncertainty, supported by Dubai’s stable regulatory environment, investor-friendly policies, and expanding role as a long-term residence and business hub.
Annual Sales Performance
According to official market data, total property sales value in Dubai reached unprecedented levels in 2025, significantly outperforming the previous year.
- Total property sales reached Dh682.49 billion, representing a 30.64% increase compared to Dh522.36 billion in 2024.
- The number of registered sales transactions also rose sharply, reflecting increased market activity and sustained buyer interest.
This growth highlights the depth of demand across multiple buyer categories, including end users, regional investors, and international buyers seeking both capital appreciation and long-term stability.
Transaction Breakdown
The data highlights sustained activity across all major transaction categories, reflecting a balanced and diversified market structure rather than growth driven by a single segment.
- Total sales transactions reached 214,912 in 2025, marking an increase of approximately 18.82% compared to 180,860 deals recorded in 2024.
- Gift transactions accounted for Dh57.25 billion across 9,556 registered deals, indicating continued asset transfers and long-term wealth planning activity.
- Mortgage transactions totaled Dh179.26 billion through 50,974 deals, underscoring the growing role of structured financing within the market.
Beyond the headline figures, the distribution of transaction types points to a more mature buyer landscape. A higher share of financed purchases suggests longer-term ownership strategies rather than speculative turnover, while gift transactions continue to support portfolio restructuring within established residential communities.
Overall Market Activity
When all types of real estate transactions are included, Dubai’s property market reached another significant milestone in 2025.
- The total value of all real estate transactions reached Dh919 billion, reflecting a 20.8% year-on-year increase.
- The total number of transactions climbed to 275,442, up 21.81% from 226,117 transactions recorded in 2024.
This broad-based growth across sales, mortgages, and non-sale transfers reflects a market supported by multiple demand drivers, including end-user purchases, investment activity, and long-term residency trends.
Record Fourth Quarter Performance
The final quarter of 2025 delivered the strongest quarterly results on record, confirming the market’s momentum heading into the new year.
- Total sales during Q4 exceeded Dh187.47 billion, setting a new quarterly benchmark.
- December 2025 alone recorded Dh64.82 billion in sales across 19,220 transactions, representing a 51.98% increase compared to December 2024.
- Overall, Q4 sales values were 26.86% higher year-on-year compared to the same period in 2024.
This strong year-end performance reflects sustained demand across key segments, including prime residential developments, master-planned communities, and strategically located urban projects. As Dubai enters 2026, market fundamentals remain supported by diversified demand, controlled supply pipelines, and continued confidence from both local and international buyers.
