Dubai's real estate market concluded 2025 with record sales, the highest in the emirate's history, continuing its exceptional performance for a fifth consecutive year. Total property sales value in Dubai surged by 30.64% compared to 2024, exceeding 682.49 billion dirhams. The year saw 214,912 transactions registered, an 18.82% increase from the previous year. Growth was also evident in other segments: mortgage transactions amounted to 179.26 billion dirhams, while gifts totaled 57.25 billion dirhams. The total value of real estate deals in Dubai reached 919 billion dirhams in 2025, an increase of 20.8%. The fourth quarter was the most successful on record, with sales exceeding 187.47 billion dirhams, largely driven by record monthly figures in December (64.82 billion dirhams) and November (64.22 billion dirhams). 'Dubai Creek Harbour' led in sales value at 38.31 billion dirhams, followed by 'Jumeirah Village Circle' (24.52 billion dirhams) and 'Al Mazaya 1' (23.75 billion dirhams). Dubai's stock market also showed strong performance, rising by 17.22% throughout the year to reach 6047.09 points. Market capitalization grew from 906.9 billion dirhams to 992.1 billion dirhams, an increase of 85.2 billion dirhams. The growth was driven by key sectors including Banking (+24.4%), Industrial (+27.9%), and Real Estate (+15.04%). Foreign investors made a net purchase of 5.79 billion dirhams in Dubai stocks. Analysts note that the market's success is not only due to sales volume but also the quality of demand, with a clear shift from short-term to long-term investments. Government initiatives like the 'D33' economic agenda and regulatory transparency have been crucial in building trust among both local and international investors. Dubai has solidified its position as a magnet for foreign direct investment, particularly from Europe and the CIS. The market is expected to continue its positive trajectory in 2026, supported by profit growth and sustained foreign capital inflows.
