Record-breaking Real Estate Transactions in UAE top AED239 Billion in Q1 of 2025
In the opening quarter of 2025, the real estate sector across the United Arab Emirates saw a substantial surge, with a combined total of over AED 239 billion in transactions across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah [1][4]. This surge suggests robust market momentum and strong investor confidence, driven by a favorable regulatory environment and a booming pipeline of development projects [1].
More than 94,700 sales, purchases, and mortgage deals were recorded during the first three months of the year. Dubai led the market with a staggering AED 193 billion in transactions, up 16.2% in value compared to the same period in 2024 [4][1]. Sales in Dubai reached AED 142 billion from 45,077 transactions, a 30% increase, while mortgages grew by 27% in volume to AED 41 billion [4].
Abu Dhabi, the capital, reported AED 25.3 billion in transactions, marking a 34.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [4]. The emirate saw a strong market activity, with 3,819 sale deals worth AED 15.51 billion and 3,077 mortgage transactions totaling AED 9.8 billion [4].
Sharjah's property sector experienced an almost 32% year-on-year growth, totaling AED 13.2 billion in deals, while Ajman's market expanded by 29%, amounting to AED 5.55 billion [4]. Ras Al Khaimah reported strong demand for residential off-plan properties, with sales exceeding AED 2.4 billion from over 1,300 transactions [4].
The growth in the UAE's real estate sector can be attributed to the country's overall economic and cultural advancement, positioning it as an attractive destination for living, working, and investing [1][3]. government initiatives and regulations have also fostered a favorable environment for investment and development, encouraging buyer confidence [1]. The launch of new developments, particularly in Ras Al Khaimah, is contributing to supply growth and investor interest [1].
The strong start to 2025 underscores continued confidence and growth potential in the UAE's real estate landscape [1].
[1] Emirates News Agency, Enrichment Data[2] Various industry reports and analysts' insights.[3] Government statistics and economic indicators.[4] Official data released by the General Real Estate Registration Departments of each emirate.
The surge in real estate transactions across the UAE, totaling over AED 239 billion, indicates a robust development finance environment [1]. In Dubai alone, the growth in mortgage deals and sales transactions, up by 27% and 30% respectively, suggests a positive outlook for ongoing development projects [4].
