According to the most recent worldwide analysis, real estate will be worth $393.3 trillion at the end of 2024, surpassing all other asset classes as the world’s largest reservoir of wealth. With $286.9 trillion of this total coming from residential real estate, property is by far the largest asset class in the world, surpassing the combined value of global debt, gold, and stocks.
Dubai is a prime example of this worldwide tendency. The residential real estate industry in the city is still growing, and as of the end of October 2025, total sales had reached Dh540.1 billion ($147 billion). This illustrates how global capital is being allocated to concrete, revenue-producing assets, bolstered by robust investor confidence, well-developed regulations, and persistent worldwide demand.
The third quarter of 2025 saw 59,228 residential real estate transactions in Dubai, totaling Dh170.7 billion ($46.5 billion), the biggest quarterly total ever recorded. According to the most recent headlines, total real estate sales have already surpassed 2024’s record, reaching Dh559.4 billion so far this year. Residential transactions have already surpassed half a trillion dirham so far this year, solidifying Dubai’s standing as one of the world’s most liquid real estate markets.
The performance of the city is indicative of a broader change occurring in global investment portfolios. Investors are looking for long-term value in real assets that provide stability and return while uncertainty continues to impact stocks and bonds. Due to its open ownership structure, tax-efficient environment, and investor-friendly legislation, Dubai has benefited from this reallocation of capital.
A worldwide standard for real estate value
According to Savills’ most recent data, worldwide property assets have increased by 7% to $393.3 trillion over the previous year. Nearly 73% of this amount is made up of residential property, with commercial real estate coming in at 15% and agricultural land at 12%.
This value’s magnitude demonstrates how important real estate has become to the global financial and economic systems. It serves as a foundation for stability, employment, and long-term investment in addition to serving as a store of wealth. Dubai’s exceptional performance serves as a prime illustration of how local markets can mirror the significance of real estate as an asset class on a global scale.
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