Dubai's rental market achieved significant growth in 2025, with registered tenancy contracts increasing 6% in volume to 1.38 million and 17% in value to Dhs 126.4 billion, according to Dubai Land Department data.
New tenancy agreements rose 10% to over 513,000 contracts, driven by population growth and new residents. Renewals increased 3% to more than 514,000, signalling stable occupancy and tenant retention amid a maturing market.
Completed projects grew 7% to 124 developments worth Dhs 27.5 billion. Projects under construction surged 25% to 937, bolstering future supply confidence from population and job growth.
Property sales climbed 25% in volume to 147,500 units and 30% in value to Dhs 280 billion, favouring premium villas. The growth reflects regulatory clarity, housing diversity, and strong demand from inflows of talent and investors.
This integrated performance in the rental sector, together with the pace of project completion and the expansion of the real estate licensing ecosystem, reflects an advanced stage of institutional maturity reached by Dubai’s real estate market.