Dubai commercial real estate sales surge 79.3% to $4.2bn in 2025

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Dubai’s commercial real estate market recorded a strong upswing in 2025, with sales rising 79.3% to $4.2 billion, reflecting solid economic momentum and growing confidence among regional and global investors.

Key Highlights:

Commercial property sales reached AED15.4bn ($4.19bn) in the first 11 months of 2025
Total transaction value rose 79.3% year-on-year, up from AED8.6bn in 2024
5,373 transactions recorded across office and retail segments
Growth driven by regional and international investor demand
Market performance reflects Dubai’s economic diversification and population growth
Commercial assets increasingly viewed as a strategic, income-generating investment class
Demand supported by Dubai’s role as a regional headquarters hub for global companies
Strong fundamentals underpinned by regulatory clarity, infrastructure and long-term planning
Rising activity highlights the maturity and depth of Dubai’s commercial property market
Continued focus on design-led, efficient and well-located developments