Property Finder: Abu Dhabi & Dubai Real Estate Hit Record Highs in Q3 2025

Dubai, UAE – October 9, 2025: Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading property platform, has unveiled record-breaking Q3 results for the UAE’s property market, with both Abu Dhabi and Dubai reaching historic highs.

Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded its strongest quarter ever, driven by investor confidence and sustainable development. Total sales transactions surged to 7,154, a 76% year-on-year increase, while the total value climbed 110% to USD 6.9 billion (AED 25.3 billion).

Meanwhile, Dubai maintained its momentum as a global investment hub, executing 59,044 sales transactions, up 17% year-on-year, with the total value rising 19% to USD 46 billion (AED 169 billion), the highest in its history.

Thoughtful Development in Abu Dhabi is Reaping Rewards

The record-breaking growth in Abu Dhabi’s property market reflects multiple structural shifts that continue to drive demand.

• A structural upturn in demand supported by improved liquidity.
• A strategic focus on master-planned communities and sustainable urban development, aligned with Abu Dhabi’s 2030 diversification agenda.
• The residential sector accounted for 96% of total transaction volume, 6,883 sales worth USD 6.3 billion (AED 23.3 billion), representing a 107% year-on-year increase.

Abu Dhabi’s Off-Plan Market Continues to Thrive

Off-plan transactions dominated Q3 activity, comprising 73% of total sales volume and 68% of total transaction value. Off-plan sales value jumped 136% year-on-year, reaching USD 4.7 billion (AED 17.3 billion), with residential sales making up 99% of this figure.

High-value off-plan transactions at Fahid Island (Aldar) and Al Hidayriyyat Island (Modon) accounted for 30% of Abu Dhabi’s total off-plan residential sales value.

Investor demand spanned multiple property formats:

• Off-plan apartments led growth, with transaction values up 276% and volumes rising 198%, underscoring interest in early-stage vertical developments.
• Off-plan villas saw transaction values rise 68% and volumes increase 42%, reflecting continued confidence in suburban family communities.
• Off-plan duplexes posted extraordinary growth, with a 424% increase in value and 255% rise in volume, highlighting demand for mid-luxury hybrid layouts.

Ready Market on the Rise in Abu Dhabi

The ready homes market also delivered strong performance, achieving USD 2.18 billion (AED 8 billion) in total value — up 71% year-on-year — across 1,940 transactions. Despite higher borrowing costs, end-user demand remained resilient.

Residential ready sales alone rose 15% in volume and 56% in value, reaching USD 1.66 billion (AED 6.1 billion).

Leading performing areas included:

• Al Reem Island and Al Raha Beach, boosted by a large stock of move-in-ready apartments.
• Al Reef, which continues to attract mid-tier family buyers.
• Saadiyat Island, where luxury villa transactions significantly increased average ticket sizes.

Dubai Remains a Safe Destination for International Property Investment

Dubai’s real estate market achieved its highest-ever quarterly transaction volume in Q3 2025. Total sales reached 59,044 transactions, a 17% year-on-year rise, with a total value of USD 46 billion (AED 169 billion), up 19% compared to Q3 2024.

The results cement Dubai’s status as a global capital magnet and a safe haven for real estate investment, buoyed by continued international inflows and steady population growth.

Off-Plan Drives Forward-Looking Investment

Similar to Abu Dhabi, Dubai’s performance was powered by off-plan activity, which accounted for 68% of total transactions. Off-plan sales rose 26% year-on-year to 40,108 transactions, reaching their highest-ever quarterly total of USD 22.6 billion (AED 82.9 billion), a 23% increase in value.

Key master-planned districts continued to drive long-term investor confidence:

• Business Bay recorded USD 2 billion (AED 7.4 billion) in sales, fuelled by new launches.
• Al Barsha and Dubai Islands attracted buyers seeking high-potential, master-planned investment communities.

Value-Driven Demand Wins Out Over Volume

Dubai’s ready property segment also expanded, though at a more measured pace. Ready transactions totalled 18,936, comprising 32% of overall market activity, up 2% year-on-year.

However, total transaction value surged 16% to USD 23.5 billion (AED 86.1 billion), highlighting a shift toward value-driven demand rather than volume-based growth.

Strong performance was concentrated in established, premium districts:

• Wadi Al Safa 3 recorded USD 1.9 billion (AED 7 billion) in transactions, driven by robust land demand.
• Business Bay continued to perform well in luxury resales, appealing to high-net-worth buyers.
• Palm Jumeirah and Marsa Dubai (Dubai Marina) jointly contributed USD 1.6 billion (AED 6 billion), underscoring sustained global interest in waterfront living.

UAE Property Market Remains a Global Benchmark

Commenting on the results, Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, said:

“The record-breaking performance we’re seeing in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi underlines the UAE’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and attractive property markets. Abu Dhabi is setting new benchmarks with sustainable, master-planned communities that are clearly resonating with buyers, while Dubai’s shift towards value-driven demand shows a maturing market where investors are focused on long-term stability and wealth preservation. Together, these trends highlight the UAE’s strength as a global safe haven for real estate investment.”