Q1 2025 proved a remarkable start for UAE property markets. An outstanding AED 239 billion changed hands as buyers and sellers completed 94,719 transactions across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah.
Never before has the UAE property sector started a year with such momentum. Behind these figures lie several factors – relaxed ownership rules, strategic government initiatives, and developers launching innovative projects that attract both local and international buyers.
Dubai Real Estate Q1 2025 Report
Dubai, unsurprisingly, captured the major share of activity. According to the Dubai Real Estate Q1 Report, The emirate saw AED 193 billion flow through its property sector via 58,039 transactions. Year-on-year, values jumped 16.2% while transaction numbers surged by 31.5%.
Looking deeper at Dubai Land Department figures reveals sales hit AED 142 billion across 45,077 deals – 30% higher than Q1 2024. Meanwhile, mortgages grew substantially, with 10,949 transactions totaling AED41 billion, reflecting a 27% volume increase.
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Q1 2025 Report
Abu Dhabi made impressive gains with total property transactions reaching AED 25.3 billion – a 34.5% leap compared to early 2024. The capital saw 3,819 properties change hands for AED15.51 billion, up 26.7% from last year. Even more striking was the mortgage activity: 3,077 transactions worth AED9.8 billion marked a whopping 49% year-on-year increase, according to Abu Dhabi Real Estate Q1 2025.
Northern Emirates Property Markets Growth
The northern emirates cemented their growing importance in UAE’s property landscape:
- Sharjah processed 24,597 real estate deals valued at AED 13.2 billion – up 31.9% from Q1 2024.
- Ajman’s market grew 29%, generating AED5.55 billion through property transactions.
- Ras Al Khaimah saw off-plan residential sales exceed AED2.4 billion across more than 1,300 transactions.
Key Reasons for UAE Property Growth
Aldar Properties Group CEO Talal Al Dhiyebi attributes this exceptional performance to broader economic and cultural progress across the UAE. The country continues positioning itself as a premier global destination for residents, businesses and investors.
Aldar itself reported AED8.9 billion in Q1 sales – 42% above last year – while maintaining portfolio occupancy rates above 95%.
UAE Real Estate Forecast in 2025
Three key elements continue fueling market strength:
- Steady investor confidence despite global economic headwinds
- Forward-thinking regulatory frameworks that welcome investment
- Ambitious development pipelines across all emirates
With such a powerful start to 2025, industry watchers expect the momentum to continue. Current trends point toward potential record-breaking annual figures, making UAE property increasingly attractive for investors seeking growth opportunities in stable markets.
