The UAE’s property market has sustained strong growth since the start of the year, bolstered by the strength of both oil and non-oil industries along with a surge in foreign investment.
This momentum has fuelled expansion across residential, commercial, and industrial segments.
Recent international assessments and industry reports point to the durability of the UAE’s economic upswing through 2025, underscored by the launch of large-scale real estate developments, record sales, and rising occupancy and rental rates across various sectors.
Ismail Al Hammadi, founder and CEO of Al Ruwad Real Estate, highlighted that property transactions across all emirates are experiencing strong growth and consistent momentum, showcasing the sector’s robustness and high investor confidence.
He pointed out that Dubai’s real estate market, in particular, continues to see exceptional growth, underscoring its global attractiveness to investors.
Al Hammadi added that certain projects slated for completion within three years are selling out in just one or two weeks.
Furthermore, CBRE’s UAE Real Estate Market Review Q2 2025 notes that the sector remains robust, underpinned by the country’s resilient economy, an improved growth outlook, a recovery in oil production, and rising foreign investment.
The residential markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to thrive, buoyed by strong off-plan launches and steady investor demand.
Meanwhile, office spaces in both cities are seeing higher occupancy rates and robust rental growth, and the industrial sector is drawing international investors and developers, driving rental increases in major logistics properties.
Moreover, Dubai’s property sales surged 40% in the first half of 2025, reaching AED326.64 billion, up from AED233 billion during the same period in 2024.
Independent real estate consultancy Knight Frank also highlighted that Dubai surpassed AED100 billion in sales by 4th March, marking a record pace and driving total home sales to an all-time high.
Dubai has also maintained its status as the world’s busiest market for homes priced over US$10 million for the second straight year in 2024, with 435 sales in this high-end segment, almost matching the combined total of London and New York.