Today’s markets analysis on behalf of Ray Verma Luxury Broker at Eden Realty UAE.
Dubai’s property sector achieving exceptional performance in February 2025 and Abu Dhabi introducing groundbreaking technological innovations. The Dubai property market recorded a total of 16,099 transactions in February, representing a 35.5% increase in volume compared to the same period last year. The total value of these transactions reached USD 13.9 billion, highlighting the market’s robust growth trajectory, which has seen a 449% increase in value over the past five years, rising from USD 2.53 billion in 2020.
Dubai real estate transactions surge by 35.5% year-over-year
Recent weekly data further reinforces this positive trend, with Dubai’s real estate sector recording transactions worth USD 4.15 billion in a single week, including luxury property sales such as two Palm Jumeirah apartments, each valued at USD 16.8 million. The market’s vitality is further evidenced by a 4.76% rise in mortgage transactions.
Abu Dhabi launches MLS platform to boost market transparency
Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi has marked a significant milestone in the region’s real estate sector with the launch of Madhmoun, a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) platform. This innovative platform, developed by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), aims to enhance market transparency and efficiency by providing verified property listings and real-time updates. The platform is expected to increase property visibility for sellers by 70%, improve broker productivity by 35%, and reduce transaction times by 40%. This initiative could not only streamline local real estate operations but also strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a globally competitive real estate investment destination by connecting the market with international investors.