DUBAI’S residential property market posted a 22 per cent year-on-year rise in sales during the second quarter of 2025, reaching 49,606 transactions, driven by strong demand from both domestic and international investors, particularly in the off-plan and resale segments, reports Arab News.
According to a new report by Provident Estate, the figures also mark an 82pc jump from Q2 2023, underscoring the emirate’s growing appeal as a global real estate hub.
The second-quarter uptick builds on a robust start to the year. In Q1, Dubai saw over 42,000 residential deals worth 114.15 billion dirhams, with an average sale price of 2.7 million dirhams. Off-plan properties continued to dominate, while the ready-home segment also showed strong performance, the report noted.
The momentum reflects broader regional trends across the GCC, where economic diversification, pro-investment reforms – such as relaxed foreign ownership rules and long-term residency options – are reshaping real estate dynamics.
“These numbers are more than just market growth; they represent a shift in how the world views Dubai real estate. Buyers are not just investing in properties; they’re investing in a lifestyle, in security, in the future of one of the fastest-growing cities globally,” said Laura Adams, secondary sales director at Provident Estate.
Dubai’s total property transaction value climbed to 147.6bn dirhams in Q2 2025, up from 103.9bn dirhams a year earlier and 70.2bn dirhams in Q2 2023. The average sale price rose to 2.97m dirhams, while the price per square foot increased to 1,823 dirhams – further signalling buyer confidence in the emirate’s long-term real estate prospects.
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