Dubai’s real estate market hit a historic high in Q1 2025 with 45,474 transactions worth AED142.7 billion, marking a 22% rise in volume and 30% in value year-on-year. Ready-to-move-in properties recorded 20,034 transactions totaling AED87.5 billion, up 21% in volume and 34% in value. Off-plan sales led the market with 25,440 deals worth AED55.2 billion, making up 56% of all transactions. In Abu Dhabi, ready property sales rose 9% in volume and 75% in value, totaling AED9.6 billion from 2,496 transactions. Residential deals dominated with 60% of market value and 88% of volume. Rising rents are pushing residents towards ownership. Increased global interest is driven by dollar devaluation, policy shifts, and initiatives like the Dubai Real Estate Alliance and DLD-VARA partnership.