Dubai’s real estate sector has marked steady growth in the first half of 2025, with the completion of 24 real estate projects valued at AED4.5 billion.
According to data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), 726 projects are currently under construction across the emirate.
Dubai’s real estate market registered 90,337 new units during the first half of the year, with 75,347 units sold with combined worth of AED151 billion.
Villa sales demonstrated strong performance, with 7,167 villas sold for over AED28 billion, reflecting a considered shift in buyer preferences toward standalone units and fully integrated residential communities.
In the rental market, 465,738 lease contracts were registered during H1, a slight increase from 462,657 in the same period of 2024, representing a rise of under 1 per cent.
This indicates a stable and steady sector, supported by government initiatives and programmes aimed at encouraging residents to transition from renting to home-ownership and enhancing family and social stability in the emirate.
The total value of lease contracts reached approximately AED42 billion in H1, reflecting a 5 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. New lease contracts saw a 7 per cent rise, reaching 232,928, up from 217,101 in the same period last year.
The figures reaffirm Dubai’s leading position in the regional and global real estate sector.
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