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Dubai’s real estate sector recorded its strongest quarter on record in Q2 2025, with 53,252 property sales transactions totaling Dhs184.3bn, according to data released by real estate portal, Property Finder.
The figures mark a 22 per cent year-on-year increase in transaction volume and a 49 per cent surge in value, reflecting Dubai’s status as one of the world’s most resilient and attractive property markets.
The historic performance builds on a robust Q1 and reflects sustained confidence from both investors and end-users amid global economic uncertainty.
Ready real estate market drives growth
Dubai’s ready property market led the gains with 22,975 transactions, a 33 per cent increase from Q2 2024.
Transaction value rose by 62 per cent to Dhs115.5bn, up from Dhs71.3bn last year — surpassing previous peaks in both value and volume.
The segment contributed 43 per cent of total market activity, as rising rental prices pushed more residents toward home ownership.
According to Property Finder, the shift indicates a longer-term trend away from renting and into owner-occupied homes.
Off-plan segment sets new record
The off-plan segment also delivered record-breaking results, with 30,277 transactions, up 16 per cent year-on-year, and a total value of Dhs68.8bn, a 31 per cent increase over Q2 2024.
The segment accounted for 57 per cent of total Q2 transactions, reflecting investor confidence in Dubai’s regulatory stability and future growth.
Cherif Sleiman, chief revenue officer at Property Finder, attributed the surge to “proactive governance, agile policy making, and tighter regulation around agent conduct and advertising,” which have fostered transparency and boosted investor trust.
“As our data shows, the diversity of options in the property market today, especially across apartments, villas, and townhouses, reflects a healthy and active ecosystem,” said Sleiman. “This balance between demand and inventory signals market maturity rather than oversupply.”
Sleiman also welcomed the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, a government-backed initiative aimed at supporting residents in transitioning from renting to owning.
The programme is aligned with Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan and is supported by Property Finder in partnership with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Outlook of sustained growth
With both ready and off-plan segments achieving a robust performance, Dubai’s real estate sector appears well-positioned for sustained growth.
The latest data from Property Finder suggests the market is maturing while remaining globally competitive, offering a mix of affordability, stability, and long-term value for domestic and international buyers.
