Dubai Property Sales Cross AED 2 Trillion. Here’s What Agents Should Know
Jan 20, 2026
Dubai’s real estate market just hit a major milestone.
Property sales have exceeded AED 2 trillion over the last five years, confirming what agents are seeing on the ground: demand is real, broad-based, and still accelerating.
According to market data cited by W Capital and the Dubai Land Department, this growth is not a one-off spike. It reflects sustained momentum driven by investors, end users, and long-term confidence in Dubai real estate.
The Numbers That Matter
Here’s what’s driving the headline:
Total property sales crossed AED 2 trillion over five years
Annual sales jumped from AED 149B in 2021 to AED 522.36B in 2024
2025 sales are projected to reach AED 682.6B
Real estate transactions rose 38% year-on-year in 2025, hitting around 214,900 deals, the highest on record
For agents, this means volume isn’t just growing. It’s expanding across price points, buyer profiles, and asset classes.
What’s Fueling This Growth
The article highlights a few consistent drivers behind Dubai’s real estate surge:
Strong local and international investor demand
Supportive government incentives and regulations
Long-term residency programs boosting buyer confidence
Continued economic growth and infrastructure investment
Dubai’s property market is operating from a position of strength, backed by policy support and a diversified investor base.
Where the Market Is Headed
Looking ahead, the next phase of growth is expected to focus on:
Sustainable developments
Smart and integrated communities
Projects that balance quality of life with investment returns
This aligns closely with Dubai Real Estate Initiative 2033, which targets AED 1 trillion in annual transaction value, following sales of over AED 919B in 2025.
What This Means for Real Estate Agents
From an agent’s perspective,
It reinforces Dubai as a global real estate investment hub
It supports pricing conversations with data, not hype
It signals continued deal flow across residential, commercial, and luxury segments
It gives agents confidence when advising long-term buyers and investors
In short, the market fundamentals remain solid, and the pipeline of demand is still very much alive.
Source: Economy Middle East
(Data cited from W Capital and Dubai Land Department)