Property brokers generate nearly $880mn commissions in first half of 2025. Office sales soar 93 percent as commercial property market hits $8.44 billion.

UAE’s World’s Safest Country Ranking creates ‘Safety Premium’ in Real Estate Market, reports NOVVI Properties

Named the world’s safest country in mid-2025, the UAE is enjoying a “safety premium” in real estate: Dubai logged AED431 bn in H1 2025 transactions (+25% YoY) and 59 k new investors. Strong regulation and security draw global capital and families across all emirates.

Dubai real estate: Office sales soar 93 percent as commercial property market hits $8.44 billion

Dubai commercial real estate boomed in Q2 2025: sales hit AED31 bn, up 50 % YoY. Office deals soared 93 % to AED2.62 bn; average office prices jumped 22 % to AED1,724 / sq ft. Warehouse prices doubled, and leasing activity climbed sharply across offices, retail and industrial.

Emirati Human Resources Development Council, Azizi Developments ink MoU to boost Emiratization and train national talent in real estate sector

EHRDC and Azizi Developments signed an MoU to accelerate Emiratisation in Dubai’s real-estate sector. The pact provides jobs, specialised training and knowledge transfer to Emiratis, aligning with Dubai’s D33 agenda and UAE Centennial 2071 to build a skilled, competitive national workforce.

Union Properties completes repayment of its legacy debts

Dubai-listed Union Properties will sell a real estate project in the MotorCity master development to settle all its legacy debts through a multi-year recovery strategy.

Abu Dhabi real estate transactions jump 39% to Dh51.7 billion in H1 2025

Abu Dhabi real estate deals hit AED51.72 bn in H1 2025, up 39 % YoY on 14,167 transactions. Sales/purchases rose 32 % to AED32.69 bn; mortgages jumped 52 % to AED19.03 bn. FDI reached AED3.38 bn from 85 nationalities, with Saadiyat and Yas Islands leading demand.  

Fakhruddin Properties breaks ground on Treppan Tower

Fakhruddin Properties has broken ground on Treppan Tower, a 32-storey, 264-unit sustainable residence in Jumeirah Village Triangle. The project offers AI-managed energy use, advanced air-quality tech, radiant-cooled Greenhouse Café and comprehensive recycling, supporting Dubai’s Real Estate Alliance and the UAE’s sustainability targets.

Dubai real estate: Property brokers generate nearly $880mn commissions in first half of 2025

Dubai’s property brokerage sector has recorded substantial growth in the first six months of 2025, with brokers executing 42,181 transactions and generating commission values of AED 3.23 billion, compared to AED 1.62 billion in the same period last year.

Binghatti Holding’s H1 profit rises almost threefold to Dhs1.82bn

Binghatti’s H1 2025 net profit jumped 172 % to AED1.82 bn, revenue 189 % to AED6.3 bn, sales AED8.8 bn. Backlog hit AED12.5 bn after seven launches; 61 % sales to overseas buyers. Branded projects, financing deals and first-time-buyer programme expand demand. Moody’s Ba3 and Fitch BB- ratings affirm solid liquidity.

UAE residential real estate deals value to grow 2.6% till 2029

Arabian Gulf Properties predicts UAE residential real-estate transactions will grow 2.66 % CAGR over the next four years, citing strong policy support, investor confidence and lifestyle appeal. Chairman Badar Alblooshi urges sustainable, people-centric mixed-use developments and pledges the firm’s role in future-ready urban growth.

Dubai’s real estate market 2025: Role of brokers explained

Dubai brokers executed 42,181 property deals in H1 2025, earning AED3.23 bn commissions—a 99 % YoY leap. Broker ranks hit 29,577, with 10,100 women closing AED1.43 bn. Growing valuation and trustee offices reinforce transparency, sustaining investor confidence in the emirate’s real-estate market.

Demand for ultra-luxury homes continues to surge in Dubai

Dubai’s AED15 m+ housing market recorded 1,417 Q2 2025 deals, up 67 % QoQ and 113 % YoY. Ready homes led with 1,153 sales versus 264 off-plan. H1 reached 2,268 trades—87 % of 2024’s total, reflecting deepening UHNW demand in prime areas such as Palm Jumeirah and MBR City.

IMTIAZ marks early handover of Pearl House in JVC, on track

Imtiaz Developments delivered Pearl House in JVC four months early. The AED 155 m, 16-storey tower provides 190 smart-furnished studios and one-beds. With 40 active projects and AED10 bn sales, the developer plans Pearl House 2 and 3 handovers in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.

Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 28th of July 2025

On 28 July 2025, Dubai’s real-estate market recorded total transactions worth AED 2.58 billion, underscoring continued vitality across both off-plan and ready segments. Off-plan sales contributed AED 1.86 billion (72.1 %), while ready properties added AED 721 million (27.9 %).

Subcategory	Off-Plan (AED millions)	Ready (AED millions)
Flats	1,739.7	504.3
Villas	79.5	137.9
Hotel Apt. & Rooms	11.9	27.6
Commercial	31.4	51.2
Total	1,862.4	721.0

Off-Plan Market Performance

• Total Value: AED 1,862 million
• Share of Total Transactions: 72.1 %

Subcategory	Value (AED)	% of Off-Plan
Flats	1,739,669,088	93.4 %
Villas	79,503,916	4.3 %
Hotel Apt. & Rooms	11,855,787	0.6 %
Commercial	31,361,515	1.7 %

Off-plan activity is overwhelmingly driven by flats, reflecting investors’ continued confidence in high-density residential projects under construction. Villas play a modest but steady role, while hospitality and commercial assets remain niche in early-stage developments.

Ready Market Performance

• Total Value: AED 721 million
• Share of Total Transactions: 27.9 %

Subcategory	Value (AED)	% of Ready
Flats	504,329,845	69.9 %
Villas	137,874,034	19.1 %
Hotel Apt. & Rooms	27,584,000	3.8 %
Commercial	51,241,666	7.1 %

Within the ready segment, flats again dominate, but villas capture nearly one-fifth of value, showcasing demand for immediately available family homes. Commercial and hotel assets collectively exceed 10 % of the ready market, signalling selective interest in income-generating properties.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights & Outlook

• Flats continue to lead demand, accounting for nearly all off-plan value and two-thirds of ready sales, reflecting sustained investor appetite for high-density residential stock.
• Villas show measured interest, stronger in the ready segment where buyers seek immediate occupancy without construction risk.
• Commercial and hospitality assets remain niche, together under 3.4 % of off-plan and 11 % of ready activity, suggesting developers still focus on residential supply.
• With off-plan transactions exceeding 70 %, developers benefit from robust pre-completion liquidity, but balanced growth will depend on maintaining delivery pace and quality to convert today’s commitments into tomorrow’s handovers.