The Dubai Real Estate Market is keeping pace with global peers, driven by expatriate growth, foreign investment, and continued positive sales, according to Amaal research.
According to the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the emirate attracted nearly 94,700 investors in the first half of 2025, a 26 percent increase over the same period last year.
Of these, 59,000 were new investors (up 22 percent year-on-year), UAE residents accounted for 45 percent, underscoring strong domestic confidence.
Dubai Real Estate Trends
The residential sector records opportunities worth AED262.1bn ($71.4bn) in H1 2025 – 36.4 percent of 36.4 percent in the year
After record numbers in clear shifts in consumer priorities and development strategies.
Amaal has identified six key trends that define the landscape of the Emirate in 2025.
Off-Plan sales dominate the market
Off-plan transactions have been concentrated to account for more than 70 percent of all PROPETs sold in H1 2025.
Buyers are drawn to flexible payment plans and long-term growth prospects, especially in emerging regions such as Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai South Rashid City, Dubai South, and Dubai Hills Estate.
The shift in activity led back to the plan’s growing demand for increased investor confidence in Dubai’s infrastructure pipeline and future development trajectory.
Suburban Living Gains Momentum
Rising taxes in central areas such as downtown Dubai, Business Bay, and Dubai Marina are forcing residents into urban communities.
Areas such as Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai South attract families looking for sales, villas, schools, and advanced transportation links.
With Dubai’s population now surpassing 3 million, urban equmales are turning commuter districts into full-fledged lifestyles.
The things of life and the things of life are going well
Developers expand beyond gistry gistry and lakes. The need has been created for more focused spaces, including meditation areas, co-working spaces, Hydrotherapy pools, green tracks and friendly spaces.
With hybrid business models now in place, these things are no longer an added bonus – they are central to both buyer and tenant decision-making, especially for premium housing.
Sustainability is an active maker
Environmental authenticity is now central to architectural decisions. Green building certifications, solar integration, and energy building materials – if limited to luxury projects – are entering the mid-market segment.
Research by Amaal shows that ESG-aware investors, especially international buyers, are prioritizing developments with Leed certification, good cooling, and fast operating performance and low consumption.
Use Living Reshapes design cities
Developers are increasingly creating “vertical villages” – mixed-use towers that include residential and waterfront areas, shopping malls, cafes and wellness areas.
These projects cater to the residents’ desire for convenience and community, enabling them to live, work, and socialize in one place.
This trend is reshaping Dubai’s Skyline and reinforcing the city’s reputation for integrated urban living.
Technology is driving asset searches and investments
From AI-enabled real estate platforms to Tokenised Property Investment, technology is transforming the way people buy and own homes.
Smart platforms now offer price prediction tools, AR / VR home transactions, and Blockchain-based transactions, allowing global investors – especially from Europe and Asia – to buy remotely and securely.
PropTech Innovation is driving greater transparency and monetization, helping Dubai attract new international capital to its natural environment.
