The UAE’s real estate industry is poised for a record performance in 2025, reaffirming its position as a major driver of the national economy.
Supported by foreign direct investment, robust off-plan project launches, stable rental markets, and proactive government measures, Dubai and Abu Dhabi registered double-digit sales growth, with global forecasts estimating the sector’s value at close to $693bn by the end of the year.
Fresh international assessments show the market sustaining strong momentum in 2025, fuelled by rising foreign investment, expanding off-plan activity, and policy initiatives aimed at strengthening investor confidence.
Research from JLL highlighted that off-plan developments accounted for the majority of property transactions in both emirates during the first half of 2025.
Dubai recorded property sales worth AED153.7bn ($41.9bn) in the second quarter, representing a 44.5 per cent annual increase. In Abu Dhabi, average sales prices advanced 12.1 per cent over the same period.
The study further indicated solid demand for off-plan housing, underpinned by approximately 32,400 residential units scheduled for completion across the two cities in the latter half of 2025.
Tenant activity also showed stability, with renewals gaining preference. Lease contracts in Abu Dhabi climbed 9.4 per cent year-on-year in Q2, while Dubai posted an 11.5 per cent increase in total residential rentals.
