Dubai’s property market reached unprecedented heights in Q1 2025, recording 45,474 transactions valued at AED 142.7 billion, according to Property Finder’s latest Q1 Insights report. This represents a 22 per cent increase in transaction volume and a 30 per cent surge in value compared to the same period in 2024.
The ready property sector in Dubai posted its highest-ever quarterly results, with 20,034 deals amounting to AED 87.5 billion. This reflects a 21 per cent year-on-year growth in volume and a 34 per cent rise in value, underlining growing demand for completed homes.
Off-plan transactions continued to dominate activity, comprising 56 per cent of all Dubai sales with 25,440 deals worth AED 55.2 billion — a 24 per cent rise from Q1 2024, reinforcing investor interest in new developments.
In contrast, Abu Dhabi’s market displayed a shift toward premium ready properties, with a 9 per cent rise in volume and a 75 per cent increase in value year-on-year. The emirate recorded 2,496 total transactions valued at AED 9.6 billion.
Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, highlighted sustained investor confidence in Dubai and a growing preference for high-quality, ready-to-occupy homes in Abu Dhabi. He added that global monetary trends and dollar depreciation are drawing more international interest in UAE real estate.
Sleiman pointed to initiatives such as the Dubai Real Estate Alliance and the DLD–VARA collaboration as key drivers of a more advanced and investor-friendly environment.
The notable uptick in ready home transactions suggests a shift from renting to ownership, spurred by rising rental costs. In Abu Dhabi, residential-ready properties made up 88 per cent of transaction volume and 60 per cent of market value, showing consistent demand for completed units.
