UAE Real Estate Transactions Reach Approximately USD 65 Billion in Q1 2025

The UAE’s real estate sector is off to a powerful start in 2025, recording a total of USD 65 Billion (AED 239B) in transactions during the first quarter alone. This includes sales, purchases, and mortgages across five major emirates—Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah—according to a report published by the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

Dubai: USD 65 Billion from 58,039 Transactions

Dubai continues to dominate the national real estate landscape, contributing USD 65 billion from 58,039 transactions. The city registered USD 38.34 billion (AED 142 billion) in sales from 47,187 deals, marking a 30% year-on-year increase in value. Mortgage transactions reached USD 11.07 billion (AED 41 billion) from 10,015 deals, up 27% in volume compared to Q1 2024.

The Dubai Land Department attributes the surge to new property launches and sustained interest from both local and international investors seeking long-term value in residential and commercial real estate.

Abu Dhabi: USD 6.83 Billion in Property Activity

Abu Dhabi’s property market reported USD 6.83 billion (AED 25.3 billion) in transactions, up 34.5% compared to the same quarter in 2024. The emirate saw 3,819 sales deals worth USD 4.19 billion (AED 15.51 billion), representing a 26.7% increase, while mortgage transactions climbed to USD 2.65 billion (AED 9.8 billion) from 3,077 deals, up 49%.

Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar Properties, said:

“Aldar achieved USD 2.4 billion (AED 8.9 billion) in sales during Q1 2025, a 42% increase year-on-year, driven by strong demand across our portfolio. We’ve maintained occupancy rates above 95%, underscoring the health of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector.”

Sharjah: USD 3.56 Billion Across 24,597 Transactions

Sharjah’s real estate market registered approximately USD 3.56 billion (AED 13.2 billion) in total deals, with a 31.9% increase in volume from Q1 2024. The emirate logged 8,123 sales transactions covering 46 million square feet, valued at USD 2.89 billion (AED 10.7 billion).

Residential properties accounted for 78.9% of all sales. The emirate attracted investors from 97 nationalities, with non-GCC foreign investors contributing approximately USD 1.22 billion (AED 4.5 billion), boosted by legislative changes permitting broader foreign ownership rights.

Ajman: USD 1.50 Billion in Growing Transactions

Ajman recorded about USD 1.50 billion (AED 5.55 billion) in transactions during Q1 2025, a 29% increase over the same period in 2024. The emirate saw 3,132 sales and purchase deals totaling USD 996 million (AED 3.69 billion), and 498 mortgage transactions worth USD 244 million (AED 905 million).

March 2025 alone witnessed USD 556 million (AED 2.06 billion) in transactions, up 41% year-on-year. Omar Bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman, said:

“Al Helio 1 recorded the highest single property sale at USD 11.61 million (AED 43 million), reflecting growing investor appetite for premium real estate in Ajman.”

Ras Al Khaimah: USD 648 Million in Off-Plan Sales

Ras Al Khaimah's residential market saw over USD 648 million (AED 2.4 billion) in off-plan sales in Q1 2025, affirming the northern emirate’s appeal to buyers seeking tranquil coastal living combined with modern infrastructure. Continued infrastructure investment and government-backed development zones have contributed to the emirate’s rising property profile.

The combined USD 64.5 billion (AED 239 billion) in real estate activity across the five emirates not only highlights the strength and resilience of the UAE’s property sector, but also signals sustained investor confidence fueled by urban expansion, regulatory flexibility, and a diversified economy.

With demand continuing across residential, commercial, and off-plan segments, industry analysts expect this upward trend to remain consistent throughout 2025.