The Dubai real estate sector saw around 16,099 transactions were recorded in February, according to Property Finder data. This represents an increase of 35 per cent compared to February 2024.
The value of transactions increased by 55 per cent, to AED51.1bn ($13.9bn).
34 per cent of people who seek to own or invest in properties were searching for one-bedroom units, with 37 per cent showing an inclination for two-bedroom apartments and 13 per cent for studios.
Dubai real estate transactions
Seekers for villas/townhouses included 39 per cent searching for three-bedroom units and 47 per cent for four-bedroom or larger options.
Popular areas for apartment ownership were:
- Dubai Marina
- Jumeirah Village Circle
- Downtown Dubai
- Business Bay
- Palm Jumeirah
The most desired areas to own villas/townhouses were:
- Dubai Hills Estate
- Dubai Land
- Al Furjan
- Palm Jumeirah
- Damac Hills 2
In February 2025, the ready market recorded 6,997 transactions, up from 5,522 transactions in February 2024, reflecting a 27 per cent increase in volume and a 53 per cent increase in value.
Leading the surge, Burj Khalifa recorded AED3.1bn ($844.2m) across 334 deals, while Al Yelayiss 1 saw a remarkable jump, reaching AED2.4bn ($653.5m), up from AED96m ($26.1m).
The off-plan market remained strong with a significant increase of 57 per cent in transaction value, recording AED20.5bn ($5.6bn), compared to AED13bn ($3.5bn) in February 2024.
In terms of value, Wadi Al Safa 5 recorded AED2.2bn ($600m) across 1,073 transactions, while Al Al Yufrah 1 experienced substantial growth, reaching AED1.4bn ($381.3m), up from AED184m ($50.1m).
Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, said, “Dubai’s real estate market continues to demonstrate remarkable strength, with sustained growth in off-plan transactions reinforcing the city’s position as a prosperous investment hub.
“Building further on this positive outlook, as regulators work to ease the business setup processes, we are witnessing a direct correlation between real estate expansion and Dubai’s ability to attract top-tier talent and entrepreneurs from around the globe.
“Coming out of a dynamic year, the country’s commitment to innovation and long-term growth remains constant. This leads to increased international interest towards our resilient market, as recent data from the Ministry of Investment highlights how the nation is seen as a destination where people can truly build their future.”
In the rental market, roughly 64 per cent of tenants looking for apartments preferred furnished properties, while 34 per cent turned to unfurnished options.
Tenants who sought villas/townhouses showed a difference in preference, with around 58 per cent searching for unfurnished units and 42 per cent going for furnished properties.
When searching for apartments, 36 per cent of tenants were looking for one-bedroom units, while 32 per cent expressed a preference for two-bedroom apartments and 20 per cent for studios.
41 per cent of tenants looked for three-bedroom villas and 39 per cent searched for four-bedroom or larger options.
Additionally, the demand for furnished villas and townhouses surged to 47 per cent in February 2025, up from 36 per cent a year ago, while furnished apartment searches rose to 59 per cent, compared to 45 per cent in 2024.
Top areas searched to rent apartments included:
- Jumeirah Village Circle
- Dubai Marina
- Downtown Dubai
- Business Bay
- Deira
Popular areas when it came to searches to rent villas or townhouses were:
- Jumeirah
- Dubai Hills Estate
- Damac Hills 2
- Dubai Land
- Al Furjan
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