DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (4 July 2025) – Dubai’s real estate sector recorded its strongest quarterly performance in history in Q2 2025, with total property sales reaching AED 184.3 billion, according to new data released by Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading property portal.
The quarter closed with 53,252 transactions, marking a 22% increase in volume and a 49% surge in value compared to the same period last year. The growth builds on a robust Q1 and reinforces Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and attractive real estate markets.
Ready Property Segment Leads Market Growth
The ready property market posted historic gains in Q2, both in volume and value.
22,975 transactions were recorded, up 33% from Q2 2024.
AED 115.5 billion in total value, a 62% year-on-year increase.
The segment represented 43% of total market activity, indicating a shift from renting to homeownership amid rising rental costs.
Off-Plan Segment Sees Strong Investor Confidence
Dubai’s off-plan market also reached new heights:
Value climbed to AED 68.8 billion, up 31% year-on-year.
30,277 off-plan transactions were recorded, accounting for 57% of all Q2 transactions.
The surge reflects sustained confidence from both domestic buyers and international investors in Dubai’s long-term growth and regulatory stability.
Market Outlook and Government Support
Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, credited proactive governance for the market’s strength.
“What continues to set the UAE apart is proactive governance, including agile policymaking, updated licensing protocols, and tighter regulation around agent conduct and property advertising,” he said. “These efforts contribute to greater transparency, investor confidence and robust performance.”
Sleiman also highlighted the First-Time Home Buyer Program, launched in partnership with Dubai Land Department and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, as a key factor encouraging renters to transition to ownership. The initiative supports the goals of Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan to create a more inclusive and resident-centric city.
