Dubai real estate transactions reach AED431 billion in H1 2025
According to the Dubai Land Department, the total number of real estate procedures, including sales, leases and other transactions, exceeded 1.3 million, reflecting continued demand and investor interest.
The investment segment attracted nearly 95,000 investors, including 59,000 first-time entrants, who completed over 118,000 investments worth AED326 billion. UAE residents accounted for 45 per cent of new investors.
Women invested AED73.2 billion across 34,792 transactions by 30,487 female investors. This highlights the growing influence of women in shaping Dubai's real estate landscape and advancing economic diversity.
GCC investors contributed AED22.56 billion, Arab investors AED28.4 billion and foreign investors AED228.35 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). In terms of transaction value, Dubai Marina led with AED25.1 billion, followed by Business Bay (AED22.5 billion), Burj Khalifa (AED17.1 billion) and Palm Jumeirah (AED16.96 billion).
The figures align with Dubai's broader economic objectives under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aim to attract investment and support long-term growth.
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