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Dubai’s real estate sector maintained its strong upward momentum in the first half of 2025, recording 4,049 new activities — a testament to the emirate’s growing appeal as a top global destination for property investment.

According to the Dubai Land Department (DLD), this significant uptick reflects rising investor interest and the expanding opportunities available for developers, brokers, and service providers alike. The growth is supported by Dubai’s robust regulatory infrastructure, which ensures transparency and smooth operations throughout the market.

A key driver of this progress is the Trakheesi System — the official platform for registering and activating core real estate services. It is mandatory for a variety of activities, including:

• Real estate brokerage for sales and leasing

• Property management supervision

• Property and land trading

• Valuation services

• Jointly owned property management

• Real estate consultancy

• Mortgage brokerage and advisory

Certain activities, such as real estate development, private or third-party property management, and trustee services, require pre-approval.

Most Active Real Estate Categories in H1 2025:

• Property sales brokerage: 2,301 activities

• Leasing brokerage: 1,279 activities

• Land and property trading: 273 activities

• Property management supervision: 43 activities

• Mortgage brokerage: 43 activities

• Real estate consultancy: 40 activities

• Private leasing/property management: 24 activities

• Property valuation: 14 activities

• Jointly owned property management: 9 activities

• Real estate development: 11 activities

• Third-party leasing/property management: 9 activities

• Mortgage advisory: 3 activities

Dubai’s integrated digital ecosystem enables quick issuance and renewal of licences, making it easier to operate within the market. This efficiency supports the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to enhance the city’s standing as a world-leading real estate hub driven by innovation, competitiveness, and trust.

With a growing population, strong investor confidence, and a solid regulatory foundation, Dubai’s property market is well-positioned for continued growth throughout the remainder of 2025.