Dubai’s real estate sector achieved its strongest performance to date in 2025, with over 270,000 transactions worth Dh917 billion, up 20% year on year.

Dubai’s real estate market closed 2025 with record-breaking sales,the highest in the emirate’s history,extending its exceptional performance for a fifth consecutive year and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading property markets amid strong demand from local and international investors.

The Dubai real estate market exhibits certain cyclical fluctuations, which are related to crude oil prices, global economy, local population growth, monetary policy, and supply. Usually, large-scale events such as the World Expo will stimulate demand in the short term. Long term investors should pay attention to regions with sustained population inflows and economic diversification policy support, and adopt a strategy of diversified allocation and long-term holding to smooth out the cyclical impact.

The geographical location selection should consider: 1) employment center radiation: close to Downtown, DIFC, Internet City and other core business districts; 2) Infrastructure support: accessibility to subways, schools, shopping malls, and healthcare; 3) Community planning and maturity: The mobility of established communities is usually better than that of planned areas; 4) Target tenant group: Match regional population structure with rental demand.