The Gulf Time Newspaper One of the finest business newspapers in the UAE brought to you by our professional writers and editors.
DUBAI / GULF TIME
W Capital ,Dubai’s leading real estate brokerage , announced that the emirate’s real estate market recorded exceptional sales during the first half of this year, exceeding AED 326 billion, amid continued strong momentum and high levels of local and foreign demand.
The company’s findings depended on official data issued by the Dubai Land Department, which showed continued strong sales figures, reaching AED 326.64 billion in the first half of the year. This compares to AED 233 billion recorded during the first half of 2024, a 40% increase, but also a significant increase of 82% over sales in the first half of 2023, which amounted to AED 179.5 billion.
The market recorded 98,462 sales transactions during the period from January to the end of June 2025, compared to 80,230 transactions during the same period last year, representing a 22.7% annual increase, reflecting a clear increase in the volume of real estate activity and growing demand. The total value of real estate transactions (including sales, mortgages, and grants) during the first half of the year reached more than AED 431.1 billion, through 123,340 transactions.
Mortgages reached approximately AED 83.15 billion across 20,276 transactions, while grants reached approximately AED 21.38 billion through more than 4,605 transactions.
Q2 2025 Sales
Dubai’s real estate sector also recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales during the second quarter of this year, at AED 184 billion, a 47.7% increase compared to sales during the same period last year, which amounted to AED 124.5 billion.
June Sales
The real estate sector also recorded its fourth-highest monthly performance in the market’s history in terms of sales in June, reaching AED 54.21 billion, the highest for the same month, a 20.7% increase compared to AED 44.90 billion recorded in June 2024.
June sales, despite the Eid al-Adha holiday, exceed the all-time monthly record of AED 67.55 billion recorded in May, the highest monthly sales ever.
“The strong performance of Dubai’s real estate market during the first half of 2025 reflects the continued positive momentum witnessed in the sector in recent years and confirms the emirate’s attractiveness for real estate investment at the regional and international levels,” said Walid Al Zarooni, CEO of W Capital.
“Demand remains unprecedented from within and outside the country, driven by several factors, most notably economic stability, advanced infrastructure, and a variety of ownership options, in addition to high rental returns compared to other global markets,” Al Zarooni added.
He also noted that Dubai continues to consolidate its position as one of the most advanced and competitive real estate markets in the world, driven by flexible government policies and stimulating initiatives aimed at attracting capital and investors from around the world.
The real estate market witnessed remarkable growth across various sectors, including luxury residential units and projects under construction, with a significant increase in the value and number of transactions compared to the same period last year. The DLD data showed increased demand for luxury properties and villas, particularly in coastal areas and communities, reflecting investors’ focus on high-quality real estate assets and strategic locations, according to Al Zarooni.
He expects the second half of 2025 to witness further market growth, supported by continued demand from international investors and new residents, along with the launch of a number of major projects that will add further diversity to the real estate supply. Stable interest rates and the expansion of long-term residency programs will also support continued positive market momentum.