Property Finder has reported a 20% growth in the UAE real estate market in January 2025, highlighting key trends and investment opportunities in the sector.
Report Key Numbers:
- Total Sales: 14,238 transactions (+20%), AED 44.4B (+28%)
- Ready Properties: 6,918 sales (+32%), value up 41%
- Off-Plan Sales: AED 15.1B (-1.3%), 52% of total sales
- Top Areas: Nakheel Jebel Ali (AED 2.1B), Al Yalayis 1 (AED 1.7B)
According to the data, 14,238 real estate transactions were recorded in January, reflecting a 20% increase compared to the same month in 2024. The total sales value also saw a 28% rise, reaching AED 44.4 billion.
The data revealed that 31% of investors and buyers prefer one-bedroom apartments, 37% opt for two-bedroom apartments, and 15% favor studio apartments. Regarding villas, 37% showed interest in standalone villas and three-bedroom townhouses, while 50% were looking for units with four or more bedrooms.
In terms of the most attractive destinations for buyers, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Village Circle, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, and Palm Jumeirah ranked as the top areas for residential apartments. As for villas and townhouses, Dubai Hills Estate, Palm Jumeirah, Dubailand, Al Furjan, and DAMAC Hills 2 witnessed growing interest from property seekers.
For ready property transactions, 6,918 sales were recorded in January 2025, marking a 32% increase compared to the same month in 2024, while these transactions rose by 41%. Among the transactions, Nakheel Jebel Ali recorded a total value of AED 2.1 billion across 95 sales, while Al Yalayis 1 witnessed exceptional growth, with transaction values soaring to AED 1.7 billion compared to AED 102 million in the previous year.
Off-plan sales’ total value reached AED 15.1 billion in January 2025, reflecting a slight decline of 1.3% compared to the same month in 2024. Despite this slight drop in value, off-plan sales continued to rise by 15%, making up 52% of the total real estate market sales in January.
In the rental market, data showed that 59% of tenants preferred furnished units, while 39% opted for unfurnished apartments. When it came to standalone villas and townhouses, preferences varied, with 52% searching for furnished properties and 48% looking for unfurnished ones.
