Daily introduction of approximately 500 new property units in Dubai during the year 2025
Dubai's residential real estate market continues to show strength and dynamism, with a significant increase in new project launches and units introduced in the first half of 2025.
According to recent data, approximately 325 new projects brought over 87,900 residential units to the market, amounting to an average of 9,000 units launched per month. This translates to nearly 490 units launched per day.
The majority of these new units are apartments, accounting for 77.3% of the completed units, while villas and townhouses make up the remaining share. In terms of new launches, apartments also dominate, with 86% of the total.
This surge in new launches is driven by strong end-user and investor demand, supported by growing market confidence and increased capital inflows. The Dubai property market has attracted many new players from India, Pakistan, Europe, and other regions in the past four years, as it outperformed most other major cities around the world.
Despite this large supply influx, prices continue to rise, indicating that demand remains strong. In fact, sales value surged by 46% year-on-year to AED 151.8 billion with 50,485 units sold, and average property prices rose by 6% from late 2024 to mid-2025.
However, challenges exist in the form of potential delivery delays. Only 21% of 2025 projects have reached a construction progress of 75% or more, which may shift completion timelines and handovers. Market analysts anticipate the sector will move toward a more mature and balanced phase with ongoing opportunities fueled by new initiatives like the First-Time Buyer program to attract fresh investors.
Despite these challenges, profitability in real estate remains a strong driver for key players. Dubai Investments PJSC, for example, reported a 52% profit increase in Q1 2025 linked to rising real estate demand and strategic expansions.
In summary, the outlook for Dubai’s residential real estate market is positive, with continued price appreciation, high transaction volumes, strong investor activity, and an extensive but potentially delayed supply pipeline. The market is seen as poised for sustained growth, balancing new developments with resilient demand from both end-users and investors. Key areas such as Jumeirah Village Circle, Sobha Hartland, and Mohammed Bin Rashid City accounted for nearly 42.4% of the completed units. The market is expected to deliver an average of 9,000 units per month through 2027, with over 100,000 units projected for delivery in both 2026 and 2027.
- The residential real estate market in Dubai, driven by strong demand and investor interest, has seen a significant increase in new project launches, with over 87,900 units introduced in the first half of 2025.
- Investing in Dubai's property market continues to be profitable, as demonstrated by Dubai Investments PJSC's 52% profit increase in Q1 2025, linked to rising real estate demand and strategic expansions.
- The business of real estate in Dubai is increasingly attracting investors from regions such as India, Pakistan, Europe, and others, as it outperforms many major cities worldwide.
- The sports of real estate finance and business news are abuzz with the dynamic growth and potential of Dubai's residential real estate market, which is expected to deliver an average of 9,000 units per month through 2027, with over 100,000 units projected for delivery in both 2026 and 2027.
