Dubai sees more than 4,000 new real estate activities registered in the first half of 2025, according to the Dubai Land Department.
Booming Real Estate Sector in Dubai: A Hub for Global Investment
Dubai's real estate sector is experiencing robust growth in the first half of 2025, with brokerage, trading, and consultancy activities thriving. This surge is driven by a strong mismatch between housing demand and supply, resulting in ongoing price and rental increases.
The Dubai Land Department's (DLD) 'Trakheesi System' is a key enabler of this growth, serving as the official platform for registering and activating core sector activities. In the first half of 2025, the system recorded 4,049 new activities, a testament to the diversity of opportunities available to investors and service providers in Dubai's real estate sector.
Real estate brokerage for sales led the activities with 2,301 registrations, followed closely by leasing brokerage with 1,279 activities. The demand from high-net-worth individuals, including investors from the USA and Canada, sustains vigorous trading activity in both primary and secondary markets.
Dubai's real estate consultancy sector also benefits from the market's complexity and rapid expansion. Advisory services on investment, regulatory compliance, and market trends are in high demand, particularly since Dubai was removed from the FATF Grey List in early 2024, bolstering investor confidence.
The market environment is favourable, with rising property values and rental yields. The average return on investment (ROI) ranges from 6–8%, up to 11% in prime short-term rental zones, and 20–30% appreciation in off-plan projects by handover. These figures suggest lucrative trading and investment opportunities supported by underlying economic growth and strategic global positioning.
Regulatory advancements such as enhanced transparency and security post-FATF Grey List removal are key enablers attracting foreign capital. Continued population growth without a proportionate increase in new housing supplies sustains the demand pressure, which brokerage, trading, and consultancy sectors capitalize on.
The DLD's digital ecosystem simplifies the process for clients to issue and renew licenses, boosting investor confidence and enhancing competitiveness. The streamlined system includes registrations for property sales and leasing brokerage, property management supervision, valuation, land and real estate trading, mortgage brokerage, and consultancy. There were 43 mortgage brokerage services registered, and 40 consultancy activities recorded.
Dubai's efforts to solidify its status as a leading global property market are evident in the strategy's aim to promote sustainable growth and drive economic diversification. As a result, the city is becoming a premier global investment hub, particularly in the real estate sector.
In conclusion, Dubai's real estate sector is thriving in H1 2025, driven by sustained demand growth, limited housing supply, regulatory improvements, and strong international investor interest, especially in luxury properties and investment-grade projects. The city's unique position, rising property values, and robust market dynamics position it as a prime hub for international real estate investment and related professional services.
[1] Dubai Real Estate Market Report, Q1 2025, DLD [2] Dubai's Global Position in Real Estate Investment, Forbes Middle East, March 2025 [3] Dubai's Real Estate Sector: A Beacon of Growth, Gulf News, April 2025 [4] Dubai's Real Estate Market: A Safe Haven for Investors, Arabian Business, May 2025 [5] Dubai's Real Estate Sector: An Overview, Khaleej Times, June 2025.
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