Dubai Surpasses 4 Million Residents as Property Transactions Reach Record Levels
Monday, 23 February 2026
Dubai’s population has crossed the four million mark, strengthening housing demand and
supporting record-breaking real estate transactions that approached Dh900 billion in a
landmark year for the property market.
Key Highlights:
- Dubai’s population has exceeded 4 million residents, reinforcing demand across the housing sector.
- Nearly 18,000 new residents were added in a single month during 2025, highlighting sustained growth.
- Insights from Savills indicate demographic expansion translating into strong rental and ownership demand.
- Property sales surpassed Dh680 billion across more than 200,000 transactions in 2025.
- Total real estate transaction value, including mortgages and gifts, reached approximately Dh919 billion.
- Demand spans mid-income professionals, investors, and high-net-worth buyers targeting prime communities.
- The fourth quarter recorded the highest quarterly sales value, exceeding Dh187 billion.
- Nearly 6,000 prime residential transactions above Dh10 million were completed during the year.
- Commentary from Alec James Smith highlights strong demand from relocation and lifestyle-driven buyers.
- Improving financing conditions supported by the Central Bank of the UAE are enhancing buyer engagement.
- Andrew Cummings noted that population growth continues to strengthen long-term housing demand.
- Market outlook remains positive as Dubai plans for a population approaching six million residents by 2040.
