Dubai leads Middle East real estate tokenisation, with DLD projecting transactions to reach Dh60 billion by 2033. Dubai’s residential real estate is stabilizing after a 60% price surge (2022–2025).

Injaz launches WhatsApp based EJARI Service via AQARI Platform in partnership with Dubai Land Department

Injaz Real Estate Trustee and Dubai Land Department have added remote Ejari registration to AQARI, enabling fully online lease registration via WhatsApp. This digital update eliminates in-person visits, boosts efficiency, and aligns with Dubai’s smart city vision by offering secure, government-linked real estate services globally.

Dubai residential real estate hit $14.8bn in May; analyst reveals Q2 forecast

Dubai real estate transaction value up almost 40 per cent in May as off-plan sales dominate.

Dubai real estate: Rut or redemption?

UAE real estate, especially Dubai post-COVID, continues growing though Fitch predicts up to a 15% price drop in late 2025. Some experts disagree. Development changes’ impact on the market is discussed with Haider Tuaima of ValuStrat and reporter Fareed Rahman.

Dubai’s real estate market hits record high in 2025

From January 1 to May 31, 2025, Dubai’s property transaction value hit AED 272.41 billion across 74,221 deals. May saw peak sales: AED 6.306 billion in one day (AED 4.818 billion ready, AED 1.488 billion off-plan). Strong demand is driven by international interest, luxury developments, and Dubai’s investment appeal.

Dubai is taking a leadership role in real estate tokenisation

Dubai leads Middle East real estate tokenisation, with DLD projecting transactions to reach Dh60 billion by 2033. Nisus Finance and Xchain (Toyow) signed a MoU to tokenise $500 million in assets via an STO on Toyow, enabling fractional ownership and trading through TTN tokens.

Why Fitch thinks Dubai’s real estate market is ‘close to the peak’ now

Fitch warns Dubai’s residential property surge (up 60% since 2021) may face a “natural” correction of up to 15% over 18 months as new supply (2025–2026) outpaces demand. Rental growth is cooling, but no crash is expected, prices will remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Realtor Filipino Homes enters Middle East market

Filipino Homes founder Anthony Leuterio becomes licensed Dubai broker, enabling platform to facilitate Dubai property transactions. Philippine brokers can market Dubai listings, and Dubai brokers can list via FHI Global Properties, expanding opportunities for OFWs. The company organizes ARES 2025 summit in Bangkok with 30 developers and 1,000 professionals.

Dubai homeowners renovate villas, townhouses as prices double in 3 years

Dubai villa and townhouse sellers are renovating older properties as prices have surged 92% since May 2022 to Dh6.68 m, driven by strong demand and limited supply. May sales reached Dh54 billion (+11%). Asteco forecasts 14,600 villa handovers by end-2025, further boosting renovations and investor confidence.

Dubai real estate: Villa, townhouse prices soar 92% in three years as property market booms

Buyers continue to view Dubai as a destination for capital appreciation and long-term investment, driven by the city’s growth, new businesses, tourism appeal, and residential attraction.

Dubai: More tourists are turning into residents, property buyers, say experts

Dubai sees repeat foreign investors from Asia, Europe, and the US re-entering market after 40–50% gains. Tourist‐to‐resident conversions drive population to 3.9 m. Real estate transactions reached ~Dh2 trillion over three years, with April 2025 sales hitting Dh62 b despite a global downturn.

Dubai realty pivots to long-term stability as market dynamics shifts

Dubai’s residential real estate is stabilizing after a 60% price surge (2022–2025); January 2025 saw a 0.57% price dip. February 2025 transactions rose 32% by volume and 37% by value. Mid‐market housing demand grows while off‐plan deals spike 38% in volume. Fitch warns of a 15% correction amid booming supply.

Dubai real estate records AED 54.4bln in May transactions

Dubai’s residential market saw AED 54.4 billion in May 2025 over 17,475 deals (+39% YoY). Off-plan comprised 60.2%, secondary 39.8%. JVC led with 1,800 transactions (AED 1.07 m avg); Palm Jumeirah and Downtown drove luxury sales. Stable pricing, sub-4% mortgages, and a 3.95 m population supported continued demand.

Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 3rd of June 2025

On June 3, 2025, Dubai’s total property transaction value reached AED 1.889 billion. Off-plan deals accounted for AED 994.6 million (52.7% of the day’s volume), while ready properties contributed AED 894.8 million (47.3%). This near-balanced split underscores robust activity in both segments.

Property Type	Off-Plan (AED millions)	Ready (AED millions)
Flats	913.0	671.9
Villas	79.5	117.6
Hotel Apartments & Rooms	2.1	31.4
Commercial	0.0	73.9
Total	994.6	894.8

 Off-Plan Market Performance

• Flats: AED 913.0 million (91.8% of off-plan)
• Villas: AED 79.5 million (8.0% of off-plan)
• Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 2.1 million (0.2% of off-plan)
• Commercial: AED 0.0 million (0.0% of off-plan)

Flats overwhelmingly dominate the off-plan segment, accounting for nearly 92% of off-plan sales, reflecting continued investor confidence in apartment projects. Villas make up only 8%, signalling modest uptake for under-construction standalone homes. There was virtually no off-plan commercial activity on this date, and hotel apartments recorded minimal transactions.

Ready Market Performance

• Flats: AED 671.9 million (75.1% of ready)
• Villas: AED 117.6 million (13.1% of ready)
• Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 31.4 million (3.5% of ready)
• Commercial: AED 73.9 million (8.3% of ready)

Within the ready segment, flats again lead, comprising three-quarters of ready sales, driven by strong end-user demand in established communities. Villas capture 13.1%, indicating sustained interest in move-in-ready homes. Ready commercial properties account for 8.3%, showing steady investor appetite for completed retail and office space. Hotel apartments and rooms represent a smaller 3.5%, reflecting limited but present interest in hospitality-linked assets.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights & Outlook

• Apartment-Centric Activity: Both off-plan and ready markets are heavily skewed toward flats (91.8% and 75.1%, respectively). This suggests that mid- to high-rise residential projects remain the primary driver of daily volumes.
• Villa Market Niche: Villas amount to just 8.0% off-plan and 13.1% ready, indicating that larger, standalone homes continue to attract a smaller, but stable, buyer base.
• Commercial and Hospitality Trends: The absence of off-plan commercial deals on June 3, coupled with an 8.3% share for ready commercial, points to a cooling of new commercial launches. Meanwhile, the 3.5% hotel apartment share in ready stock suggests select investor interest in short-stay assets.
• Balanced Supply and Demand: The nearly even split between off-plan (52.7%) and ready (47.3%) activity highlights a healthy market balance. Developers are keeping pace with end-user demand for completed units, while investors remain confident in buying under construction.

Overall, June 3’s data reflects a market where apartments continue to rule in both under-construction and turnkey segments. As Dubai’s real estate cycle matures, homebuyers and investors can expect sustained depth across flats, with villas and commercial assets playing smaller, complementary roles.