Real estate deals in five UAE emirates reach Dhs239b in Q1

Real estate transactions across five emirates in the UAE surged to over Dhs239 billion in the first quarter of 2025, underpinned by investor confidence, flexible regulations, and expanding project pipelines, official data showed.

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More than 94,719 sales, purchase, and mortgage deals were recorded from January through March in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah, marking a robust start to the year for the UAE's property sector.

Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Properties, said the UAE’s real estate boom is fuelled by the country’s broader economic and cultural progress, making it one of the world’s most attractive destinations for living, working, and investing.

In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), he said that Aldar reported Dhs8.9 billion in Ql sales, a 42 percent year-on-year increase, with portfolio occupancy rates exceeding 95 per cent by the end of the quarter.

Abu Dhabi posted Dhs25.3 billion in total real estate transactions, up 34.5 per cent from QI 2024. This included 3,819 sale deals worth Dhs15.51 billion-up 26.7 per cent-and 3,077 mortgage transactions totaling Dhs9.8 billion, a 49 per cent increase, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre.

Dubai accounted for the largest share, with Dhs193 billion in real estate transactions, resulting from 58,039 transactions, a growth of 16.2 per cent in value and 31.5 per cent compared to 2024.