Dubai’s real estate market has achieved its highest-performing quarter on record, according to new data from Property Finder.
In Q2 2025, the market recorded 53,252 property sales transactions, marking a 22 percent increase in volume and a 49 percent surge in value compared to the same period in 2024. The total value of transactions reached an unprecedented AED 184.3 billion.
This historic quarter builds on the strong momentum from Q1 2025, reinforcing Dubai’s reputation as one of the world’s most attractive and resilient property markets, even amid ongoing global economic uncertainty.
The sharp rise was fueled by continued demand across both ready and off-plan segments, reflecting high confidence among investors and end-users.
Ready property market delivers record-breaking performance
The ready property market led the charge in Q2, outperforming all previous records in both sales volume and transaction value. The performance is attributed to a growing shift from renting to owning, as rising rental prices encourage more residents to invest in property.
- 22,975 ready property transactions were completed, up 33 percent from Q2 2024
- Total transaction value soared to AED 115.5 billion, a 62 percent year-on-year increase from AED 71.3 billion
- Compared to the previous market peak, this reflects a 32 percent rise in value and a 15% growth in volume
- The ready segment accounted for 43 percent of total market activity, indicating a clear shift toward long-term homeownership
Off-plan segment reaches new highs
Dubai’s off-plan property market also hit new records, underscoring strong investor confidence in the city’s long-term development pipeline.
- The total value of off-plan sales reached an all-time high of AED 68.8 billion, up 29 percent from AED 52.6 billion in Q2 2024
- Off-plan transaction volume grew 16 percent, reaching 30,277 deals, and represented 57 percent of all property sales in Q2
- The continued surge highlights sustained demand from both local and international investors, driven by Dubai’s regulatory stability, growth potential, and global appeal
With both ready and off-plan sectors posting historic results, Dubai’s real estate market continues to outperform expectations, signaling a strong outlook for the second half of 2025.
Cherif Sleiman, chief revenue officer, Property Finder commented: “What continues to set the UAE apart is proactive governance, including agile policy making, updated licensing protocols, and tighter regulation around agent conduct and property advertising, all of which contribute to greater transparency, investor confidence and robust sectoral performance.
“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, particularly in segments like villas and townhouses that have historically faced supply constraints. This balance between demand and inventory signals market maturity rather than oversupply.”
