As 2025 concluded, the United Arab Emirates’ property market delivered a robust performance marked by significant transaction volumes, broad-based growth across multiple emirates, and a clear shift from rapid expansion toward a more measured and stable phase of development.
Record Levels of Activity Across the Emirates
Throughout 2025, UAE real estate demonstrated resilience and sustained demand from both domestic and international buyers. Transaction values surged across key markets, with some emirates posting double-digit percentage increases in activity compared with the prior year.
Dubai maintained its position as a global property hub, driving a large share of total sales and drawing interest from diverse buyer segments, including long-term residents, foreign investors, and end-users. Meanwhile, emerging demand in
Abu Dhabi and other emirates contributed to the market’s broader strength.
Shift From Rapid Growth to Balanced Momentum
While overall activity remained elevated, 2025 also showed early signs of market maturity. Instead of uniform price escalation across all segments, growth patterns began to vary by asset type and location. This evolution reflects a transition from the sharp boom of prior years to a phase anchored in structural fundamentals such as population growth, stable foreign investment, and heightened end-user participation.
Industry observers noted that villa and townhouse demand continued to outperform other segments, buoyed by limited supply and strong demand from families seeking larger homes. By contrast, certain apartment segments showed more balanced pricing dynamics as new inventory entered the market.
What This Means for Early 2026
Heading into 2026, the UAE property market is widely expected to exhibit steady performance with moderated price momentum rather than sharp expansion. Analysts forecast that transaction activity will remain substantial, supported by favourable demographic and economic trends, while price growth is likely to stabilise as supply catches up with demand.
For buyers, sellers, and investors alike, this environment underscores the importance of strategic decision-making—emphasising quality, location, and long-term fundamentals over speculative positioning.
Perfecta Casa Real Estate Note: As the UAE property market enters its next phase, Perfecta Casa Real Estate remains committed to providing market-aligned advisory services for buyers and investors. Whether you are evaluating a residential purchase, investment opportunity, or broader property strategy, our team offers insights grounded in the latest market data and regulatory developments to help you navigate decisions with confidence.
Date: Jan, 29th 2026
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