Dubai property market activity continued to gain momentum in the first half of 2025.The Dubai Land Department (DLD) completed 24 real estate projects valued at Dh4.5 billion during this period. As a result, these projects contributed to expanding housing options across the emirate.
In addition to this progress, the market’s development pipeline remains robust. A total of 726 real estate projects are currently under construction. This ongoing activity shows developers’ continued confidence and signals timely delivery of future residential and commercial spaces.
Furthermore, during the same period, Dubai recorded 90,337 new real estate units. Notably, many of these units met the growing demand for sustainable and ready-to-move homes. Buyers showed a strong preference for integrated communities that offer modern infrastructure and lifestyle features.
On the sales front, residential transactions performed well. A total of 75,347 units were sold for a combined value of Dh151 billion. Among these, 7,167 villas were sold, generating over Dh28 billion. This trend highlights the growing interest in private villas within master-planned communities.
Meanwhile, the rental sector also demonstrated consistent growth. The DLD recorded 465,738 lease contracts in the first half of 2025. Of these, 232,928 were new contracts, showing a 7 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Moreover, the total value of rental contracts reached Dh42 billion, representing a 5 percent rise over the previous year. These trends align with government efforts to enhance residential stability and attract long-term residents and families to Dubai.
At the policy level, authorities continue to emphasize digital transformation and regulatory transparency. The Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 provides a long-term roadmap that aims to position Dubai as a global benchmark for housing quality and real estate investment.
In conclusion, Dubai’s property market resilience underscores sustained investor confidence. Both local and foreign buyers benefit from a market structured around innovation, inclusivity, and economic diversification. With forward-looking policies and high-quality developments, Dubai continues to lead in building a future-ready real estate ecosystem.
