Dubai Property Sales Surge 40% in H1 2025: What’s Fueling the Boom
Dubai’s real estate market witnessed a dramatic surge in property sales during the first half of 2025, reaching AED 326.64 billion (about USD 89 billion), a 40{002c09cccab88e30a90f1e052ef481ad7fc5001709e06b6f8dd42fac353e1df8} increase over the same period last year. Arabian Business
Several factors are driving this growth:
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Strong demand from both local and international investors. Arabian Business+2Gulf News+2
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The off-plan market continues to dominate, with many buyers opting for properties still under development. Gulf News+2Arabian Business+2
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Government incentives, such as visa reforms, flexible payment plans, and “golden visa” opportunities, are making property investment more attractive. The National+2Khaleej Times+2
What does this mean for buyers and developers? Prices are rising, particularly for villas and luxury homes, which are seeing some of the highest annual capital gains. Khaleej Times+1 The challenge now will be balancing supply and demand. While developers are bringing in new inventory, demand remains strong and supply in premium segments (villas, prime locations) remains constrained. PropertyNews.ae+2Arabian Business+2
Takeaway: If you’re considering investing in Dubai real estate now, momentum is heavily on the side of growth. But for the best value, acting sooner rather than later, especially in off-plan or less saturated locations, may offer the biggest upside.
