Dubai Real Estate Hits Half a Trillion in Nine Months  But How Long Can the Boom Last?

Record Breaking Momentum in Dubai’s Property Market

Dubai’s real estate sector continues to outperform expectations, achieving AED 495.88 billion in property sales during the first nine months of 2025. This represents a 32.58% increase compared with AED 374 billion in the same period of 2024, confirming Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets.

The data, published by Dubai Land Department (DLD) and analyzed by Al Bayan, highlights both the surge in property transactions and the emirate’s growing appeal to investors, end-users, and global wealth buyers.

Sales Transactions Surge Past 157,000 Deals

From January to September 2025, Dubai recorded 157,306 sales transactions, compared with 130,417 transactions in the same period last year. This represents a 20.6% growth in deal volume, reflecting robust demand across residential, commercial, and land categories.

Importantly, the nine-month sales value of AED 495.88 billion already represents 94.95% of the total AED 522.2 billion sales recorded during all of 2024, showing that Dubai is set to surpass last year’s record long before the end of 2025.

Mortgages and Gifts Add to Market Activity

Beyond direct sales, other property activities also contributed to Dubai’s strong performance:

• Mortgages: AED 132.21 billion from 37,900 transactions

• Gifts (Hibah transfers): AED 39.89 billion from 7,000 transactions

  • Up from AED 36 billion through 6,130 transactions in 2024

This reflects the diversity of Dubai’s property market from large-scale financing deals to intergenerational wealth transfers.

Total Real Estate Activity Crosses AED 667.98 Billion

When combining sales, mortgages, and gifts, Dubai’s total real estate activity reached AED 667.98 billion across 202,110 deals during the first nine months of 2025.

This represents a 23.11% increase from AED 542.56 billion generated by 165,990 deals in the same period last year.

Top Performing Areas by Sales Value

Certain neighborhoods stood out as the strongest performers in Dubai’s real estate landscape in 2025:

1. Business Bay – AED 28.14 billion

2. Me’aisem Second (IMPZ area) – AED 18.14 billion

3. Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) – AED 17.74 billion

4. Al Yalayis 1 (near Dubai South) – AED 16.81 billion

5. Airport City (Madinat Al Matar) – AED 15.54 billion

These figures show the balance between established hubs like Business Bay and upcoming growth corridors such as Al Yalayis 1 that benefit from Dubai’s urban expansion.

Quarterly Growth: Q3 2025 at AED 169.18 Billion

In the third quarter of 2025, Dubai’s property market recorded AED 169.18 billion in sales, compared with AED 142.26 billion in Q3 2024. This reflects an 18.9% year-on-year increase, continuing the momentum seen throughout the year.

September 2025: A Strong Month on Record

On a monthly basis, September 2025 delivered AED 54.6 billion in sales across 20,320 deals, compared with AED 43.5 billion from 17,500 deals in September 2024.

That’s a 25.54% year-on-year growth, underscoring the consistent demand for Dubai property across all segments.

Why Dubai Real Estate Continues to Thrive

Several factors explain Dubai’s ability to sustain double-digit growth:

• Investor-Friendly Policies: Tax advantages, visa-linked investments, and regulatory transparency.

• Global Appeal: A safe-haven destination attracting investors from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

• Diverse Offerings: From luxury waterfront villas to affordable mid-market apartments.

• Strong Infrastructure: Mega projects and connectivity reinforce long-term demand.

Outlook: Will 2025 Cross the Trillion Dirham Mark?

With nine-month sales already touching AED 495.88 billion, it is almost certain that Dubai will surpass its 2024 full-year record of AED 522.2 billion.

If the growth trajectory continues, total sales for 2025 could approach or even exceed AED 650–700 billion, with total real estate activity (including mortgages and gifts) moving closer to the one trillion dirham mark.

This trajectory further cements Dubai’s position as a global capital of real estate investment, drawing in both high-net-worth individuals and institutional players.

FAQs: Dubai Real Estate Sales in 2025

Q: How much were Dubai’s property sales in the first nine months of 2025?
A: AED 495.88 billion, up 32.58% from AED 374 billion in 2024.

Q: How many transactions were recorded?
A: 157,306 transactions from January to September 2025, up 20.6% year-on-year.

Q: Which areas had the highest sales value?
A: Business Bay (AED 28.14B), Me’aisem Second (AED 18.14B), JVC (AED 17.74B), Al Yalayis 1 (AED 16.81B), and Airport City (AED 15.54B).

Q: How did Q3 2025 perform compared with Q3 2024?
A: Q3 2025 recorded AED 169.18 billion in sales, up 18.9% from AED 142.26 billion in Q3 2024.

Q: How much were mortgages and gifts worth?
A: Mortgages totaled AED 132.21B (37,900 deals), while gifts reached AED 39.89B (7,000 deals).

Dubai’s Real Estate Boom Shows No Signs of Stopping

Half a trillion dirhams in just nine months and Dubai isn’t done yet! The emirate’s property market is powering ahead at full throttle, smashing records, rewriting the rulebook, and defying global economic headwinds. From Business Bay’s billion-dirham towers to JVC’s surging demand and the relentless appetite for luxury waterfront living, Dubai has shown the world that its real estate story is bigger, bolder, and faster than ever before.

The question now is not whether Dubai will cross last year’s total that’s a given. The real question is just how far this runaway juggernaut can go before 2025 is out. Will it hit AED 650 billion? 700 billion? Or dare we whisper it… a trillion dirhams?

One thing is clear: when it comes to property, Dubai is not just setting the pace — it’s leaving the rest of the world gasping to keep up.