Dubai Real Estate Hits New Heights with AED 62.1 Billion in April Transactions, According to Property Finder

Dubai’s booming real estate market has broken yet another record, with April 2025 registering AED 62.1 billion in total sales transactions — the highest monthly total ever recorded in the emirate. The latest figures from Property Finder, based on Dubai Land Department (DLD) data, highlight a 94% year-on-year increase in transaction value and a 54% rise in volume compared to April 2024.

This milestone reflects surging momentum across both the primary (off-plan) and secondary (ready) markets, with notable contributions from high-profile developments and landmark deals across the city.

Primary Market Soars with AED 34.2 Billion in Sales

The primary segment led Dubai’s real estate surge, registering AED 34.2 billion in sales, a 124% increase from April last year. This surge was driven by investor interest in future-ready, master-planned communities, particularly:

• Palm Jebel Ali, accounting for 19% of the total primary sales value.

• The Oasis by Emaar, which made up 13% of the value.

Despite making up just a small share of the total transaction volume (Palm Jebel Ali with under 2% and The Oasis with 4%), these locations captured a disproportionate share of the value, underlining the growing appetite for branded, lifestyle-centric developments.

Secondary Market Achieves Record AED 28 Billion in Sales

The secondary market also delivered record performance with over 7,700 transactions totaling AED 28 billion — a 67% increase in value and 66% in volume compared to April 2024.

Among the standout deals was a land transaction worth AED 1.45 billion in DMCC-EZ2 for the upcoming Sobha Central development in Jebel Ali. Key communities such as Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), and Dubai Marina contributed significantly to the strong resale activity.

Apartments Continue to Lead Buyer and Renter Demand

Apartments remained the top choice for both buyers and renters:

• 59% of purchase interest and 78% of rental searches were for apartments.

• Studio apartments represented 21% of rental searches but only 14% of buyer interest, suggesting potential for high rental yields in this segment.

• Two-bedroom apartments remained popular, attracting 35% of buyer searches and 31% of rental demand.

Industry Insights and Future Outlook

Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, remarked:

“Dubai’s real estate market continues to scale new heights, propelled by bold city planning, regulatory innovation, and investor trust. The sustained growth across both primary and secondary segments is resounding proof of its resilience and long-term appeal.”

Sleiman also emphasized the positive impact of new initiatives from the Dubai Land Department, including the rollout of AI-powered governance for real estate advertising. This initiative, aimed at enhancing transparency and credibility across digital marketing platforms, complements Dubai’s broader push for smarter regulation and higher service standards.

Supported by recent strategic partnerships formed at the International Property Show, these developments are set to further strengthen Dubai’s global standing as one of the most investor-friendly real estate markets.

“At Property Finder, we continue supporting this vision by empowering home seekers and investors with the data-led tools and insights they need to make confident, future-focused decisions,” Sleiman added.