United Arab Emirates, 09 October 2025 – Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading property platform, has revealed record-breaking results for Q3 2025, reflecting unprecedented performance in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s real estate sectors.
Abu Dhabi: Sustainable Development and Investor Confidence Fuel Record Growth
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market achieved a historic peak, with 7,154 transactions marking a 76% year-on-year increase, while total sales value surged by 110% to AED 25.3 billion. The strong performance is underpinned by investor confidence, improved liquidity, and the government’s focus on sustainable, master-planned communities aligned with Abu Dhabi’s 2030 urban diversification vision.
The residential sector led the charge, contributing 96% of the total volume — 6,883 transactions worth AED 23.3 billion, up 107% year-on-year.
Off-Plan Market Dominates Activity
Off-plan transactions represented 73% of total sales and 68% of total value, soaring 136% to AED 17.3 billion. Projects like Fahid Island (Aldar) and Al Hidayriyyat Island (Modon) alone contributed 30% of Abu Dhabi’s off-plan sales value.
Key insights include:
- Off-plan apartments: +276% in value, +198% in volume.
- Off-plan villas: +68% in value, +42% in volume.
- Off-plan duplexes: +424% in value, +255% in volume.
Meanwhile, the ready market also strengthened, posting AED 8 billion in value (+71% YoY) across 1,940 transactions. Al Reem Island, Al Raha Beach, and Saadiyat Island were standout performers, with strong demand from both mid-tier buyers and luxury villa investors.
Dubai: Global Magnet for Safe and Value-Driven Investment
Dubai’s property market continued to reinforce its position as a global investment haven, reaching its highest-ever quarterly performance. The city recorded 59,044 transactions, up 17% year-on-year, worth a total of AED 169 billion — a 19% increase from 2024.
Off-Plan Sector Leads Future-Oriented Growth
With 40,108 off-plan transactions (+26% YoY) worth AED 82.9 billion (+23% YoY), off-plan investments now account for 68% of the total market volume.
Top-performing districts include:
- Business Bay: AED 7.4 billion in sales, supported by new project launches.
- Al Barsha and Dubai Islands: strong buyer preference for high-potential, master-planned developments.
Ready Market Shows Value-Led Resilience
Dubai’s ready sales market maintained steady growth with 18,936 transactions (+2% YoY) worth AED 86.1 billion (+16% YoY), emphasizing value-driven demand over sheer volume.
Premium locations continue to attract discerning investors:
- Wadi Al Safa 3: AED 7 billion in land transactions.
- Business Bay: strong resale activity in ultra-luxury units.
- Palm Jumeirah & Dubai Marina: over AED 6 billion in waterfront apartment sales.
UAE’s Property Market: A Global Benchmark for Stability and Innovation
Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, said:
“The record-breaking performance we’re seeing in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi underlines the UAE’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and attractive property markets. Abu Dhabi is setting new benchmarks with sustainable, master-planned communities, while Dubai’s shift toward value-driven investment shows a maturing market focused on long-term stability and wealth preservation.”
Together, these results confirm the UAE’s status as a global real estate powerhouse, combining innovation, sustainability, and investor security — a formula that continues to attract international capital and support long-term growth across the region.
