Dubai, UAE – Dubai’s real estate sector recorded a strong performance in 2025, reflecting the market’s deep institutional maturity and sustained momentum.
Supported by significant growth in the rental market, accelerated project completion, increased demand, diversified residential options, and a significant expansion in real estate activities.
In line with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033.
According to data issued by the Dubai Land Department, registered leases achieved a growth of 6% in number and 17% in value.
Compared to 2024, it reached 1.38 million contracts, worth AED 126.4 billion, an indicator that reflects the vitality of the market and the continuity of residential and commercial activity.
The number of new lease contracts rose to more than 513,000, a growth of 10%.
This enhances Dubai’s attractiveness as a living and working destination, in parallel with the growth of renewal contracts by 3%, reaching more than 514 thousand contracts.
This is a clear indication of high levels of stability and satisfaction among customers.
This balanced rental performance is clearly consistent with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
Which focuses on enhancing the quality of life and consolidating Dubai’s position as a global destination for living, working and investing.
This growth is also in line with the objectives of Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033.
Which aims to achieve a sustainable market based on a balance between ownership and rent, and to enhance the trader’s experience, based on clear and advanced regulatory frameworks.
The stability of the rental sector reinforces its pivotal role as a natural entry point for ownership and a fundamental pillar in supporting social and economic stability.
In addition to building a flexible real estate system capable of keeping pace with the emirate’s long-term growth.
On another note, 2025 witnessed significant progress in the pace of real estate project completion.
The number of completed projects increased to 124, a growth of 7%, and to a value of 27.5 billion dirhams, a growth of 23%.
This confirms the efficiency of implementation and the continuity of development activity.
The number of projects under construction also increased by 25% to 937 projects.
An indicator of developer confidence and the sustainability of future momentum.
Increase in units sold
The number of units sold also recorded a growth of 25% to reach 147.5 thousand units, worth 280 billion dirhams and an increase in value of 30%.
While the value of villas sold increased by 12% despite a decline in their number, reflecting a shift in purchasing preferences towards higher-value real estate products.
These indicators confirm the commitment of the Dubai Land Department to continue developing regulatory frameworks, enhancing the efficiency of services, and supporting all parties in the real estate system.
In a way that consolidates the confidence of traders and investors, and contributes to achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
In addition to strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading global destination for living, working and investing.
