JEDDAH: Strong demand from both local and foreign investors, especially in the off-plan and resale categories, drove Dubai’s residential property market to record a 22 percent year-over-year increase in sales during the second quarter of 2025, reaching 49,606 transactions.
The numbers also represent an 82 percent increase from Q2 2023, according to a recent research by Provident Estate, highlighting the emirate’s increasing allure as a major worldwide centre for real estate.
A strong start to the year is built upon by the second-quarter increase. Over 42,000 residential transactions totalling 114.15 billion dirhams were completed in Dubai in Q1, with an average sale price of 2.7 million dirhams.
The momentum is in line with larger regional trends in the Gulf Cooperation Council, where pro-investment measures including loosened restrictions on foreign ownership and long-term residence choices, together with economic diversification, are changing the dynamics of the real estate market. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait are all seeing comparable increases in demand.
These figures reflect a shift in the global perception of Dubai real estate, extending beyond market expansion. Buyers are investing in more than just real estate; they are also investing in security and a way of life.
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