Dubai’s real estate sector marked a strong first half of 2025, with more than 4,000 transactions recorded, supported by the efficiency of the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Trakheesi System. The figure reflects both direct property deals and a surge in licensed sector activities, underscoring Dubai’s position as a global investment hotspot.
Data from the DLD shows 4,049 new operations were registered in the Trakheesi System during the first six months of the year, spanning property sales brokerage, leasing, valuations, mortgage advisory, and other specialized services. Officials say this operational growth complements the wider market’s transaction volume and reflects increasing diversification within the sector.
The Dubai Land Department Trakheesi System serves as the emirate’s official platform for registering and licensing real estate activities. By centralizing processes into a single digital ecosystem, it reduces processing times, enhances transparency, and makes it easier for brokers, developers, and service providers to operate within compliance standards.
Sales brokerage led the activity list with 2,301 registered operations, showing that buying demand remains a core market driver. Leasing brokerage followed with 1,279 registrations, highlighting the rental sector’s resilience and its role in accommodating a growing expatriate population. Another 273 activities were linked to land and property trading, indicating sustained investor interest across commercial and residential assets.
Other licensed functions through the Dubai Land Department Trakheesi System included 43 mortgage brokerage activities, 40 real estate consulting operations, and 14 property valuation services. Jointly owned property management, development activities, and property management supervision also contributed to the sector’s professional diversity.
Officials note that certain activities—such as real estate development and trustee services—require prior approval before registration, ensuring oversight where high-value or complex transactions are involved. The department’s integrated licensing framework is designed to balance growth with market stability.
This operational momentum supports the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to boost the city’s status as a premier global property destination while ensuring sustainable expansion. The strategy emphasizes transparency, innovation, and adaptability—principles reinforced by the growing scope of the Trakheesi System.
Analysts say the dual growth in both total property transactions and licensed activities suggests a maturing market structure. While headline sales figures reflect immediate market appetite, the rise in professional services points to deeper institutional confidence and the sector’s capacity to support long-term investment.
With the population expanding and Dubai’s appeal to international investors holding firm, demand for regulated services—from mortgage advice to property management is expected to grow. The city’s mix of luxury developments, rental opportunities, and diversified business activity continues to position it as a safe and profitable real estate market.
Still, experts caution that global economic variables such as interest rates, currency trends, and geopolitical tensions could influence sentiment in the second half of the year. Maintaining the current momentum will depend on continued regulatory efficiency and the ability to adapt to shifting market conditions.
For now, the 4,000-plus transactions and thousands of new licensed activities recorded under the Dubai Land Department Trakheesi System point to a property sector that is both active and structurally sound—laying the groundwork for sustained growth into 2026 and beyond.
