Dubai’s real estate sector continues to set new benchmarks in 2025, with AED160 billion in property sales recorded between 1 January and 10 April. According to analysis by MILK Real Estate, the city registered 50,853 sales transactions during this period — underlining the strength and resilience of Dubai’s real estate market.
The figures, based on official Dubai Land Department (DLD) data, reflect the sustained interest from international investors, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals who see Dubai as a stable, strategic and growth-focused real estate market.
Dubai Real Estate Transactions: Breakdown of 2025 Activity
During the first 100 days of the year, Dubai’s property market recorded:
- 38,384 residential unit sales
- 4,756 building transactions
- 7,713 land plot sales
In addition to these, mortgage activity reached AED45.91 billion across 10,425 transactions, while property gifted through official registration accounted for AED10.7 billion across 2,213 entries.|
Altogether, Dubai’s total real estate activity — including sales, mortgages, and gifts — amounted to AED216.3 billion from 63,491 transactions.
Why Dubai Continues to Attract International Property Buyers
At MILK Real Estate, we continue to see strong demand from global buyers, with particular interest in freehold communities and newly launched off-plan projects. This demand is being fuelled by several key factors:
- Government-backed visa incentives for investors and professionals
- A secure and regulated investment environment
- Stable political climate and world-class infrastructure
- Growing preference among residents to buy freehold property rather than rent
Dubai’s positioning as a safe, well-connected, and opportunity-rich city continues to appeal to buyers from Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond. Many are purchasing off-plan developments with a long-term investment view, capitalising on flexible payment plans and the potential for future capital appreciation.
Off-Plan Property in Dubai Remains a Key Driver of Market Growth
The off-plan segment remains especially attractive to both first-time buyers and seasoned investors. Developments offering strategic locations, lifestyle amenities and strong developer reputations continue to sell out phases within weeks of launch.
As Dubai expands its urban footprint and introduces smart infrastructure and sustainable living solutions, the appetite for early-stage investment in master-planned communities remains strong.
Dubai’s Real Estate Outlook in 2025
With over AED160 billion in sales recorded in just over three months, 2025 is shaping up to be another landmark year for Dubai’s real estate sector. The upward trajectory reflects not only the strength of demand but also the trust investors place in Dubai as a transparent, investor-friendly and globally competitive property market.
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