The Dubai real estate sector has maintained its upward trajectory, with new data showing a 35.5 percent increase in property transactions throughout 2024, a new Betterhomes report finds.
The off-plan market continues to drive this growth into early 2025, according to recent market analyses.
Comparing the first two months of 2024 and 2025 reveals substantial shifts in investor demographics.
Mexican investors enter Dubai real estate market with 11% share in early 2025
Indian buyers have strengthened their position as the dominant investor group, with their market share rising from 19 percent to 28 percent.
Perhaps most notable is the emergence of Mexican investors, who were not present in early 2024 figures but now account for 11 percent of transactions in 2025. This marks a significant entry from the Latin American market into Dubai’s property landscape.
Pakistani investors have maintained a steady presence, with a slight increase from 10 percent to 11 percent of total transactions.
The data also highlights increased diversification in the investor pool. Jordanian, Canadian, Lebanese, Moroccan, Egyptian, Austrian, UK, Albanian, and Italian buyers each now represent 6 percent of transactions, demonstrating broader global interest in Dubai’s property market.
Several factors continue to attract investors to off-plan properties, including competitive pricing structures, flexible payment schedules, and potential for capital appreciation.
Signature developments such as The Valley by Emaar, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Sobha One remain particularly sought-after, with certain phases selling out shortly after launch.
Market observers note that Dubai’s investor-friendly regulations, strategic geographic position, and infrastructure continue to draw international buyers.
As 2025 progresses, the off-plan segment is positioned to remain an attractive option for investors seeking long-term returns in Dubai’s property market.
