April 2025 real estate Sales

The UAE's real estate market showed significant growth in April, as seen by major spikes in transaction volumes, the introduction of upscale projects, and technological advancements. With its burgeoning real estate market in Abu Dhabi, high-profile buildings in Dubai, smart house handovers in Sharjah, & an unprecedented office sector, the United Arab Emirates is further solidifying its position as a worldwide center for real estate. Having said that, below is a quick summary of April 2025 UAE real estate news.

Q1 2025: Dubai Real Estate Market Booms

Dubai's real estate sector saw total sales of AED 143.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating robust growth in all real estate categories.

The largest increase was in plot sales, which rose 193.8% to AED 35.5 billion from 2,926 deals. Strong growth was also seen in villa sales, which increased 43.1% to AED 41.3 billion from 8,369 transactions. From 32,884 transactions, flat sales, the largest sector by volume, increased 12.6% to AED 62.3 billion. Commercial real estate sales, on the other hand, increased by 25.2% to AED 3.6 billion from 1,212 deals.

ADREC Records a Rise in Real Estate Deals in Q1 2025

According to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), Abu Dhabi's property industry began 2025 on a high note, with cumulative real estate activities exceeding AED 25.3 billion in Q1 – an amazing 34.5% rise from AED 18.8 billion in the same time previous year.

There were 6,896 transactions in all, compared to 5,773 in the first quarter of 2024. Mortgage activity increased by 49% to AED 9.80 billion from 3,077 operations, while sales and buy deals accounted for AED 15.5 billion from 3,819 transactions.

384 real estate deals totaling AED 1.58 billion were completed by purchasers of 68 different nationalities, demonstrating the continued high level of interest from foreign investors. The increase in both transaction volume and value demonstrates rising investor confidence and solidifies Abu Dhabi's position as one of the UAE's leading property markets in early 2025.

The increase in both sales volume & value demonstrates rising investor confidence, securing Abu Dhabi's position as one of the UAE's leading real estate sectors in early 2025.

Launch of a New Luxury Project on Saadiyat Island

Another piece of UAE real estate news is the unveiling of Nord Lifestyle building's flagship project, HENGE Residences, an AED 500 million luxury building at Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, which is owned by Goldfield Holding. The project is a cooperation with the famous Italian design studio HENGE, and it is making its debut in the UAE real estate market.

This launch also marks Nord's formal debut into the UAE market, with a design-driven approach aimed at reimagining luxury urban living. With ambitious aspirations, the developer hopes to generate AED 1 billion in income over the next three years, reaffirming rising investor interest in luxury lifestyle projects around Abu Dhabi.

DGP Unveils AED950M Mews Mansions in Meydan

Mews Mansions, an emblematic AED 950 million ultra-luxury property in the center of Meydan, only ten minutes from Downtown Dubai, has been formally inaugurated by Dubai General Properties (DGP).

The project consists of ten large five-bedroom houses, each with more than 25,000 square feet of built-up space. The residences, designed by A&D Studio and furnished by Olsen & Partners, flawlessly combine nature and modern beauty. It also has rooftop gardens, customized spas, home theatres, and sophisticated environmentally friendly technologies.

The project, developed in collaboration with Driven | Forbes Global Properties as well as Refine Development Management, is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2025, with the first display home opening this summer.

DAMAC Boosts Collections with AI Integration

Based on Managing Director Ali Sajwani, DAMAC Properties' performance has improved significantly after the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in April 2025. Presenting at the Dubai AI Festival, Sajwani disclosed that AI-driven improvements in customer engagement and data analysis had resulted in a monthly rise of AED 200 million in collections or 20% growth.

AI is increasingly crucial to DAMAC's operations, impacting decisions in sales, land acquiring, or acquisition design, costing, marketing, & customer service. In receivables alone, AI has enabled the organization to examine 100% of client interactions, a significant increase over the prior 5-10% that were manually assessed.

Dubai’s Office Market Hits New Highs

According to the most recent assessment by Cavendish Maxwell, the office market in Dubai is expected to grow dramatically. By the end of 2026, 415,000 square meters of additional office space—mostly A-grade inventory—will be planned. Due to continuous demand from small and medium-sized businesses as well as global firms, 185,000 square meters of this will be supplied in 2025 and another 230,000 square meters in 2026.

The market achieved its highest level ever in 2024, with 3,150 operations worth AED 6.8 billion, indicating a 36% rise in value and a 7.1% increase in volume. Business Bay dominated all categories, accounting for more than 46% of revenues. Prices and rentals increased by approximately 25%, with standard sale prices exceeding AED 1,550 per sq. ft. and leases at AED 145.

Cavendish Maxwell credits the surge to Dubai's business-friendly rules, confidence in investors, & soaring off-plan sales, which increased 37% last year. With global office inventory expected to rise from 6.26 million square meters to approximately 9.7 million by the end of 2026, all eyes will be on how this additional supply influences market dynamics.