Dubai’s real estate market didn’t just have a good year in 2025. It set all-time records.
- 215,700 sales transactions (+18.7% year-on-year)
- AED 686.8 billion in value (+30.9% year-on-year)
- 177,624 units launched (+6.1%)
- 42,784 units delivered (+45%)
For construction professionals, these aren’t just market statistics. They’re leading indicators of demand.
The 5-Year Trajectory
To understand where the market is, consider where it came from:
| Year | Transactions | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 34,700 | AED 71.5 billion |
| 2025 | 215,700 | AED 686.8 billion |
| Growth | 6.2x | 9.6x |
The market has grown nearly 10x in five years.
The construction industry serving this market has scaled accordingly. Precast capacity, logistics networks, workforce—everything has expanded to meet demand.
The question: Has your supply chain expanded with the market?
The Sales-to-Construction Pipeline
Property sales create construction obligations. The mechanism is simple:
- Developer sells unit off-plan → Payment received, delivery promised
- Developer must construct → Contractual obligation to purchaser
- Construction activity follows → 12-36 months after sale
The 149,230 primary market (first sale) transactions in 2025 represent units that will be under construction through 2026-2028.
This isn’t speculative demand. These are sold units with contractual delivery dates.
The Infrastructure Requirement Per Development
Every residential development—whether 50 units or 5,000—requires infrastructure:
| Category | Precast Requirements |
|---|---|
| Access Roads | Kerbs, drainage, potentially barriers |
| Construction Phase | Hoarding blocks, temporary barriers, site office bases |
| Parking | Wheel stoppers, floor markers |
| Utilities | Cable troughs, inspection chambers |
| Landscaping | Paving slabs, fence bases |
| Completion | Permanent fencing, access control bases |
At 177,624 launched units, even modest per-unit infrastructure requirements translate to massive aggregate demand.
The Geographic Hotspots
Where is this activity concentrated?
2025 Delivery Leaders (Units Completed):
- Jumeirah Village Circle — 6,883 units
- Dubai Marina — 3,819 units
- Business Bay — 3,103 units
- Arjan — 2,510 units
- Dubai Creek Harbour — 1,919 units
These areas will continue to see:
- Remaining pipeline completion — Units sold but not yet delivered
- Secondary development — Retail, F&B, community facilities
- Infrastructure upgrades — Road widening, drainage improvements as density increases
Top Transaction Value Areas:
- Business Bay — AED 38.3 billion
- Jumeirah Village Circle — AED 24.5 billion
- Al Yalayis 1
- Dubai Investment Park
- Palm Jumeirah
Capital concentration indicates where premium projects are occurring—and where quality precast specifications matter most.
The Construction Volume in Numbers
Current construction pipeline:
- 1,464 residential projects under construction
- 452,101 units in active development
- AED 359.4 billion in value
This represents years of sustained construction activity.
The Precast Demand Profile
For a typical mid-rise residential development (let’s say 200 units across 4 towers):
| Phase | Precast Required |
|---|---|
| Enabling Works | 400m hoarding perimeter (100+ blocks) |
| Construction | Traffic barriers, material storage bases |
| MEP/Finishing | Cable troughs, utility chambers |
| Landscaping | Paving, fence bases, parking infrastructure |
| Handover | Permanent barriers (if applicable), final perimeter |
Multiply by hundreds of active projects, and the cumulative demand is substantial.
The Q4 2025 Acceleration
The market isn’t slowing down. Q4 2025 showed acceleration:
| Month | Transaction Value |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | AED 58.43 billion |
| November 2025 | AED 64.22 billion |
| December 2025 | AED 64.82 billion (+52% YoY) |
Each of these record months represents future construction activity.
What This Means for Precast Supply
The infrastructure boom (72 RTA projects, Metro Blue Line, Trade Centre bridges) gets the headlines.
But residential and commercial development drives continuous, distributed demand:
- Every project needs hoarding during construction
- Every project needs drainage and utilities
- Every project needs parking infrastructure
- Every project needs perimeter fencing
This demand is spread across the emirate, occurs continuously, and won’t pause because a mega-project completes.
Our Position in This Market
We supply the elements that every development needs:
| Development Need | Our Product |
|---|---|
| Site security | Hoarding Blocks |
| Traffic management | Jersey Barriers |
| Parking | Wheel Stoppers |
| Utilities | Cable Markers, AC Slabs |
| Surfaces | Paving Slabs |
| Fencing | Fence Bases, Light Footings |
We’re positioned for the high-volume, distributed demand that residential development creates.
The Question for Your Pipeline
The market has told us what’s coming: AED 686 billion in sales creates AED 686 billion in construction obligations.
177,624 launched units will be under construction through 2028.
1,464 active projects need continuous infrastructure supply.
Is your precast procurement strategy sized for this market—or are you still planning like it’s 2020?
