Dubai’s real estate market achieved its strongest quarterly performance on record in the second quarter of 2025, with sales transactions totaling AED 184.3 billion (approximately US$50.2 billion). This marks a 49% surge in value year-on-year, accompanied by a 22% increase in transaction volume, reaching 53,252 deals, according to a new report from Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading property portal.
The historic Q2 achievement builds on a robust first-quarter performance, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a resilient and attractive global property market amidst ongoing global economic volatility. The exceptional growth reflects strong demand across both ready and off-plan properties, signaling sustained confidence from both investors and end-users.
The existing and ready property market led the surge in Q2 2025, registering its highest-ever quarterly figures in both volume and value. This segment recorded 22,975 transactions, a 33% increase from Q2 2024. The total value soared by 62% year-on-year to AED 115.5 billion (US$31.5 billion), compared to AED 71.3 billion a year earlier. This shift is primarily attributed to residents opting for homeownership as escalating rental prices continue to make buying a more attractive long-term investment. The ready segment contributed 43% of total market activity.
Dubai’s off-plan market also reached new heights, underlining sustained optimism in the emirate’s development pipeline. The total value of off-plan sales reached an all-time high of AED 68.8 billion (approximately US$18.7 billion), representing a 29% increase from AED 53.6 billion in Q2 2024. In terms of volume, the off-plan segment experienced a 16% growth, reaching 30,277 transactions, which represents 57% of all Q2 transactions. This surge reflects a growing appetite from both domestic and international investors betting on Dubai’s long-term appreciation, regulatory stability, and global appeal.
Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, commented, “What continues to set the UAE apart is proactive governance, including agile policy making, updated licensing protocols, and tighter regulation around agent conduct and property advertising, all of which contribute to greater transparency, investor confidence, and robust sectoral performance.” Sleiman also highlighted the market’s diversity, encompassing apartments, villas, and townhouses, which indicates a healthy ecosystem.
Property Finder noted its support for the recently launched First-Time Home Buyer Program, aligning with its mission and Dubai’s visionary 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims for a more inclusive, sustainable, and resident-centric future. Property Finder stated its commitment to providing real-time data and guiding first-time buyers through the process.
