In the first six months of 2025, Dubai delivered 24 completed property projects worth $1.2 billion (AED 4.5 billion), reinforcing the emirate’s active role in a thriving real estate market, according to data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) via WAM.
Strong construction pipeline
Dubai’s real estate boom continues, with 726 projects still under construction, a testament to the city’s enduring appeal to developers and global investors.
During this period, developers registered 90,337 newly built units, addressing rising demand for sustainable, ready-for-occupancy homes with integrated services and facilities.
The DLD also reported 75,347 property sales worth $41.1 billion (AED 151 billion), showing healthy transaction volumes and sustained confidence in long-term real estate prospects.
Villa transactions alone accounted for 7,167 units, raking in over $7.6 billion (AED 28 billion), reflecting growing demand for luxury and family-friendly housing.
Rental activity remained resilient, with 465,738 lease contracts inked in H1 2025. The total lease value reached $11.4 billion (AED 42 billion), a 5% increase from the same timeframe in 2024.
Empowering new homeowners
To make homeownership more attainable, authorities recently introduced the First-Time Home Buyer Program, jointly led by the DLD and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
The initiative offers key incentives including exclusive access to new launches, favourable pricing, and customised mortgage plans—all supporting the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which targets a higher homeownership rate and increased sectoral contribution to GDP.
Real estate giants such as Emaar, DAMAC, and Nakheel are participating by offering competitive deals on homes up to $1.4 million (AED 5 million), while banking partners including Emirates NBD, Dubai Islamic Bank, and Mashreq are providing tailored financing options.
