The real estate market in Dubai is witnessing record-breaking numbers, but there lies a deeper truth behind the success. The increase in the real estate market has been fuelled by women investors and professionals, thus creating a shift in the operational structure of the market. This data has been released by Banke International Properties, a Dubai-based real estate brokerage firm.
With the rise in transaction volumes, women are not only participating in the market but also becoming instrumental in determining the future course.
Currently, women constitute 34% of the total real estate investors in Dubai, thus not only indicating their participation but also the shift toward stable investment strategies.
Dubai property market surges 25% in H1 2025, female investors drive record transactions
The Dubai property market has seen 125,538 transactions worth AED 431 billion in the first half of 2025. This is a 25 percent–26 percent increase in value and volume compared to the same time last year.
The statistics above depict the growing confidence and demand for residential, commercial, and off-plan properties, which further solidifies Dubai’s position as a world-class property hub.
It is undoubtedly vital to point out that women have emerged as a significant force in driving the property market in Dubai. Within the same period, 30,487 female investors completed 34,792 transactions worth AED 73.2 billion, or $19.9 billion.
UAE policy drives female leadership in private and public sectors
Industry observers say the trend reflects a maturing market where growth is no longer defined solely by transaction volume. Rather, focus is shifting to leadership, strategic decisions, and talent.
With the changing landscape of Dubai’s real estate market, women are assuming leadership roles in investment strategies, operational excellence, and sustainability.
This evolution is closely aligned with the UAE’s broader policy framework. The UAE Gender Balance Council’s Strategy 2026 places a strong emphasis on increasing women’s representation in leadership and decision-making roles across sectors, including the private sector, as part of the country’s competitiveness agenda.
“Dubai’s real estate story has entered a new chapter where breadth of participation is evolving into depth of leadership,” said Aditi Jhunjhunwala, Head of Operations at Banke International Properties. “Women are not only significant investors, but are also shaping conversations around strategy, growth, and long-term sustainability.”
Leadership and growth in Dubai real estate now powered by women
As the size and complexity of market activity continue to escalate, industry leaders increasingly highlight leadership development, autonomy, and capacity building, particularly for women, as key enablers for inclusive and resilient growth.
With female investors firmly embedded in both workflow flows and market sentiment, their role is poised to become central to the next phase in Dubai real estate.