Dubai brokers earned an amazing AED 3.23 billion in just six months, Land Department revealed World News

A record year in making
Dubai’s real estate market is not just a good year, it is still its best. In the first six months of the year, the market has recorded its strongest mid-year performance to date. The total real estate transaction AED reached over 431 billion (about $ 117 billion), which represents a 25 percent year-year increase. This growth was not only inspired by the sale of property, but also reflects a healthy and active market by a broad set of real estate processes. These numbers are a combination of policy changes, local and foreign investors belief, and stable expansion of supportive areas such as real estate brokerage. Government strategies such as Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and first home buyer program have made it easy for residents and new investors to enter the market, while digital infrastructure improvements and regulatory clarity have reduced friction in buying and selling property. This is not a short -term trend. The number reflects participation from the residents of the UAE, the first time buyers and professionals working in real estate services, indicating that market growth is created on a wide basis.
Engine of Development: Brokers take the center stage
Real estate brokers have played a central role in Dubai’s property growth this year. In the first half of 2025, 42,181 transactions were completed through brokers. These deals produced more than AED 3.23 billion (about $ 880 million), in commissions, in 2024, AED earned 1.62 billion ($ 440 million) earned in the same period in the same period. This is an increase of 99 percent year after year. An important cause of this spike is a sheer increase in the number of professionals entering the area. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) now lists 29,577 registered brokers, including 6,714 new people who attended the H1 2025 alone. This flow reflects the growing belief in the region, and makes meaningful contribution to the real estate infrastructure of the city as a viable, high-value profession in brokerage. A standout development in the brokerage landscape is the rise of female participation. Today, 10,100 women are actively working as brokers, contributing to 13,424 transactions and approximately 1.43 billion (almost. $ 390 million) in commission. Their growing appearance highlights a transfer dynamic in deal-making, in which women are playing a rapid central role in sales, dialogue and customer relations.
Beyond transaction: a broad ecosystem
The brokerage ecosystem now includes 1,223 registered brokerage offices and 78 property valuation offices, which appoint 118 licensed valuers. In addition, 2,426 registered real estate service offices played an important role in the region. During the first half of the year, trustees of real estate registration and services provided 114,848 transactions, serving 86,398 customers, marking the number of customers by 15% compared to the same period last year. These offices handle major functions such as documentation, transaction processing and regulatory compliance, creating a reliable bridge between buyers, vendors and developers. This support network confirms the position of Dubai as a transparent, well-regulated and investor-friendly real estate market.
The Big Picture: Proper market performance
Zoom outside, the broad real estate landscape in Dubai is taking place at every level. H1 2025 marked the strongest mid-year performance on records, with 125,538 real estate transactions, this is a 26 percent increase compared to 99,947 transactions during the same period last year.The total value of these transactions AED 345 billion (almost. H1 shows a 25 percent annual growth from AED 431 billion (about $ 117 billion) in 2024) H1 2025. More than 1.3 million procedures were logged, from the sale of property to lease and renewal, a deep liquid and dynamic market was shown. Importantly, it was not only a frenzy of activity, it was strategic and continuous, important investors were supported by interest and long -term purchase behavior.
First and local investor
Investor’s participation has also increased. A total of 94,717 investors were active in the market in H1 2025, which was 26 percent more than the previous year. These investors invested 118,132 with a joint price of AED 326 billion, which was equivalent to US $ 88.8 billion. It compared AED 234 billion in H1 2024, or US $ 63.8 billion, showing an increase of 39 percent in the price.Within this group, 59,075 were first investors, marking a 22 percent increase from last year. These new participants contributed the AED 157 billion in the market, or US $ 42.8 billion, which represents a 40 percent increase in investment price year-on-year. In particular, about 45 percent of these first investors were residents of UAE, showing that government incentives and housing programs are managed to convert long -term residents into property owners. In the first half of 2025, Dubai attracted diverse capital flow from major investor groups: including:
- Foreign Investors: AED 228.35 billion (about $ 62.2 billion)
- Arab (Non-GCC) National: AED 28.4 billion (about $ 7.7 billion)
- GCC Citizen: AED 22.56 billion (about $ 6.15 billion)
Strong participation of women investors was also observed in the market. A total of 30,487 women executed 34,792 transactions, with a total value of 73.2 billion ($ 19.9 billion). This reflects the increasing participation of women in money-making and property ownership, aligning with a widespread trend of inclusive economic development.
Where money is running: top investment sector
Dubai’s property boom is geographically diverse. While traditional hotspots remain strong, new areas are emerging with high transaction versions and investment value: Top from the number of deals:
- Al Barsha South Fourth: 10,469 transactions
- Al Yalayis 1: 7,595
- Vadi al Safa 5: 7,178
- Business Bay: 6,601
- Dubai Marina: 6,428
- Airport City: 5,569
Top by transaction price:
- Dubai Marina: AED 25.1 billion ($ 6.83 billion)
- Business Bay: AED 22.5 billion ($ 6.12 billion)
- Burj Khalifa Area: AED 17.1 billion ($ 4.65 billion)
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Palm jumirah : AED 16.96 billion ($ 4.61 billion) - Other notifications: Al Yalayis 1, Mayasam second,
Mohammed bin Rashid Garden Each logging AED 14 billion ($ 3.8 billion+)
This mixture of waterfront development, luxury regions and emerging communities reflects both a diverse portfolio of investor preferences and a strong supply pipeline.
What is fuel to boom: Policy, Plan and Faith
Dubai’s real estate success story in 2025 is not casual. This is the result of deliberate strategies, both legislative and visionary. Major drivers include:
- D33 Economic Agenda: The target of staying in Dubai position in the top three global cities economically.
- Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033: focused on long -term flexibility, inclusion and strength.
- Home Buyer Program for the first time: preferential access to new buyers, offering low fees and attractive mortgage conditions.
- Digital Reforms: streamlined DLD services and transparent rules.
- Stable environment: In a rapidly unstable world, Dubai provides a mixture of high returns, legal protection and ease of trading.
Together, these efforts have linked Dubai a structured, investor-managed hub from a transaction real estate market in public-private partnership and long-term urban development.