UAE’s property market is entering a new phase of rapid transformation

According to Bloom Holding’s UAE Property Market Report 2025, backed by data from the Dubai Land Department and PropertyFinder, price growth is being seen across all seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai leading the charge, but emerging hotspots showing major investment potential.

With Dh893 billion in property transactions recorded in 2024 — and Dh760.7 billion of that in Dubai alone — investors are expecting 2025 to deliver another year of strong performance across residential, luxury, and off-plan real estate.

Abu Dhabi leads price growth

Property prices in Abu Dhabi jumped 202% year-on-year in 2024, while Dubai prices climbed 124%. Together, the two emirates continue to dominate investment interest, but others are catching up.

Top areas in Dubai for long-term price growth include:

Palm Jebel Ali and Meydan Avenue, both up over 200% in five years.

Oak Villas in Al Barsha and Westar Les Maisonettes in JVC remain top-tier for luxury buyers.

In Abu Dhabi, seven of the top 10 fastest-growing areas are concentrated in emerging zones like Remah in Al Ain and Zone 12 in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, where prices have jumped more than 230% since 2020.

Luxury living thrives beyond Dubai

Million-dollar listings are booming across the UAE:

Abu Dhabi leads with 352 luxury homes, followed by Dubai with 343.

Surprisingly, Umm Al Quwain has 302 high-end listings, a sign of growing investor interest in quieter, upscale developments.

Key luxury zones include:

Sidra Villas II in Dubai Hills Estate

Muroor Road and Mushrif Villas in Abu Dhabi

Zinnia in AKOYA Oxygen

Mughaidir Suburb in Sharjah

Surprisingly, Umm Al Quwain has 302 high-end listings, a sign of growing investor interest in quieter, upscale developments.