Dubai Land Department reports AED4.5B in real estate completions in H1 2025, with strong investor confidence and rising lease and sales activity.
Dubai: Dubai’s real estate market continues to demonstrate robust momentum, with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) announcing the completion of 24 projects worth AED4.5 billion in the first half of 2025. This positive trend is part of broader Dubai real estate growth, underscored by the 726 projects currently under construction across the emirate.
With 90,337 new real estate units registered in H1 2025, Dubai is seeing strong demand for ready-to-move and sustainable housing. Developers are responding to market needs, focusing on integrated communities that cater to modern living and long-term value.
Sales performance remains strong, with 75,347 real estate units sold for a total value of AED151 billion. Among these, villa transactions stood out—7,167 villas were sold for over AED28 billion—reflecting a growing preference for standalone homes and community living. This shift indicates rising buyer confidence and evolving lifestyle demands.
Dubai’s rental market also saw stable activity. A total of 465,738 lease contracts were registered in H1 2025—up slightly from 462,657 during the same period in 2024. New lease contracts grew 7% year-on-year, reaching 232,928, while the total lease value rose to AED42 billion, marking a 5% increase.
The data highlights Dubai real estate growth as a key driver of economic performance, supported by investor trust, effective government initiatives, and DLD’s regulatory transparency. Strategic policies continue to facilitate home ownership, encourage sustainable urban development, and enhance family and social stability.
Through continued digital transformation and its Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, DLD remains committed to positioning the emirate as a global leader in quality of life and real estate investment.
