The UAE real estate sector has emerged as a key driver of economic growth in 2025, buoyed by strong investor confidence and supportive government policies International reports highlight the surge in foreign direct investment, the expansion of off-plan projects, and rental market stability, all of which reinforce the country’s global appeal as a safe and lucrative property destination.
Data from JLL shows that off-plan sales dominated transactions in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the first half of the year. Dubai alone recorded property sales worth AED153.7 billion in Q2, marking a 44.5% year-on-year increase, while Abu Dhabi saw average property prices climb 12.1%. This sustained growth underscores real estate’s central role in shaping the UAE’s long-term economic trajectory.
