09 June 2025

Record-Breaking $18.2B: Dubai Real Estate Surges to New Heights in May

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May 2025 has officially become the most successful month in the history of Dubai’s real estate market. The total transaction value hit AED 66.8 billion ($18.2 billion) — marking a 44% year-over-year growth.

Ready Properties Lead the Charge

The standout performer? Move-in ready homes on the primary market, with transaction value quadrupling to AED 17.9 billion ($4.88 billion). Deal volume also soared by 145%, reflecting growing investor confidence in immediate ownership options.

The secondary market followed suit, reaching AED 24 billion ($6.55 billion) across 6,078 transactions — a 21% rise in value and 8% growth in volume compared to May 2024.

Market Segments and Hot Investment Zones

  1. Total primary sales (off-plan + ready): AED 37B ($10.1B), up 65%

  2. Secondary sales: AED 29B ($7.9B), up 23%

  3. Business Bay: Premium investment hotspot — only 3% of deals, but 5% of total value

  4. Al Barsha: Led in transaction volume

  5. Palm Deira: A single land deal worth AED 1.5B ($409M) underscores institutional faith in long-term growth

What Buyers and Renters Are Looking For

Apartments remain the top pick among both renters and buyers:

  1. 78% of rental searches and 60% of buyer interest are focused on apartments

  2. Studios account for 21% of rental searches but just 15% of purchases

  3. One-bedroom units lead demand: 38% of renters and 35% of buyers prefer this layout — signaling a shift toward more livable and long-term options

The Takeaway: A Golden Window for Investment

May has proven one thing — Dubai’s real estate momentum isn’t slowing down. On the contrary, it’s accelerating.

For smart investors, this is a prime opportunity to lock in high-return properties in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

🏙 Looking to be part of this record-setting growth? The team at SPI Dubai is ready to help you identify the most profitable investment opportunities tailored to your goals.
Contact us today and secure your place in Dubai’s real estate future.