Current figures Q1 2025
- Transactions: 45,474 (+22 % y/y) to AED 142.7 billion (+30 %). Property Finder
- Average sales price: AED 1,535 per ft² (+16 % y/y). markets.businessinsider.com
- Off-plan: 1,926 AED per ft² (+29 %). Zawya
- Luxury villas: prices have risen by 13 % since Q3 2024. Zawya
The market remains the Gulf's top destination thanks to low taxes, a growing population and Golden Visa programs. Business Insider
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Why demand remains high
- Taxes. There is no personal income tax, capital gains tax or rental tax.
- Infrastructure. New Al Maktoum Airport, Metro Expansion, Dubai 2040 Smart City. Property Finder
- Tokenization of assets. DLD and VARA are introducing fractional ownership, opening the market to small investors. Property Finder
Is it worth buying now?
Prices are high, but yields are also growing. In premium areas (Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills) the yield is 5-6 % per annum, while bank deposits give ≤ 3 %. Compare targets:
- Short horizon: It is better to consider off-plan with a 60/40 scheme.
- Long horizon: Choose ready-made villas with the right to a long-term resident visa.
Calendar of specialized exhibitions and conferences 2025
| Date | Event | Location | Key topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 30 – May 1 | PropTech & ConTech Confex | JW Marriott Dubai Marina | digital solutions and AI in construction Construction Technology ConFex 2025 |
| 14 – 16 Apr | International Property Show 2025 | DWTC, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1-3 | International sales and investment portfolio dwtc.com |
| 22 – 25 Jan | ACRES Real Estate Expo | Expo Centre Sharjah | residential projects and mortgages 0 % Find Your Next Opportunity | 10times |
| 14 – 15 Oct | Future PropTech Summit | Le Meridien Airport Road, Dubai | smart and green buildings, IoT futureproptechsummit.com |
| 10 – 13 Nov | Cityscape Global 2025 | Riyadh Expo Center | MENA megaprojects, state strategies cityscapeglobal.com |
Advice: Most exhibitions offer free tickets if you register online 60 days in advance.
Dubai confirms its status as a safe haven for capital. If you are looking for:
- Investment for rent - take a look at the ready-made studios at JVC.
- Family housing - DAMAC Lagoons Villas offer payments of 1 % per month.
- Speculative growth — select off-plan projects near the Expo metro line.
We will help you select a property, conduct a transaction and obtain residency.
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In January 2024, Dubai’s property transaction volume increased by 27 per cent year-on-year to reach AED 35.4 billion ($9.6 billion), Property Finder data shows. Property Finder’s January 2024 report marks a strong start to the year for Dubai’s property market. According to Property Finder, the market saw a 17 per cent increase in the number of property transactions compared to last year, with the number of transactions exceeding 11,000, up from 8,712 in January 2023.
Is it worth buying property in Dubai?
The January 2024 report highlights the vibrant development of Dubai's real estate sector.
Dubai Property Market Growth in January 2024
The UAE is known for its investor-friendly practices. Investments in Dubai are not subject to annual property taxes, income taxes, capital gains taxes, rental income taxes or value added tax (VAT). This allows the investor to allocate a much larger financial portfolio to the purchase of real estate and, in turn, earn higher returns.
The transaction volume reached AED 35.4 billion, an increase of AED 27% compared to last year.
In January 2024
:Dubai property market growth: Transaction volume increased by 27% to reach AED35.4 billion.
