Dubai’s real estate market reached a new milestone in April 2025, with total transactions of about AED 62.1 billion (nearly $17 billion). This marks the highest monthly value ever recorded in the city’s property sector.
Compared to April 2024, the total value of transactions increased by 94%, while the number of transactions rose by 54%. These results show strong growth in both new developments and resale properties.
Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, said:
“Dubai’s real estate market continues to grow, supported by smart city planning, modern regulations, and investor confidence. The steady progress in both new and existing property sales shows the strength and long-term appeal of the market.”
Strong Growth in Both Market Segments
The resale (secondary) market recorded AED 28 billion in sales through more than 7,700 transactions. This was a 67% increase in value and a 66% rise in volume compared to the same period last year.
One major deal was a AED 1.45 billion land purchase in DMCC-EZ2 for the upcoming Sobha Central project in Jebel Ali.
Other high-performing areas included Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), and Dubai Marina.
The new property (primary) market led the way, with AED 34.2 billion in sales—up 124% from April 2024. Key developments driving this growth included Palm Jebel Ali and The Oasis by Emaar.
Although these two projects made up less than 6% of the total transaction volume, they accounted for over 30% of the total value, showing strong demand for premium properties.
Apartments Remain Most Popular
Apartments continued to attract the most attention from both buyers and renters. In April, 59% of purchase searches and 78% of rental searches were for apartments.
Studio apartments made up 21% of rental searches but only 14% of buyer interest. This gap suggests that investors may find good rental returns from smaller units.
Two-bedroom apartments were popular in both segments, with 35% of buyer interest and 31% of rental demand.
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Focus on Transparency and Smart Regulation
Sleiman also highlighted the Dubai Land Department’s recent introduction of AI tools to monitor real estate advertisements. These tools aim to improve transparency and trust across the industry.
He noted that partnerships formed at the International Property Show will further improve regulation and service standards in the market.
“These forward-thinking steps are helping Dubai become one of the most attractive real estate markets for investors worldwide,” Sleiman said.