Dubai property market searches from overseas are led by India, according to new web traffic data from fam Properties, highlighting continued international interest in the emirate’s real estate sector.
DUBAI: India has emerged as the biggest source of international online interest in the Dubai property market, according to new web traffic data released by fam Properties, reflecting the emirate’s continued appeal among overseas investors and homebuyers.
The analysis, which tracks international website visitors over the past three months while excluding traffic from within the UAE, found that India accounted for 20.59 per cent of all overseas property-related searches. The United Kingdom ranked second with 13.26 per cent, followed closely by Egypt at 12.60 per cent.
The United States secured fourth place with 8.99 per cent of international search traffic, while Pakistan completed the top five with 6.94 per cent. Saudi Arabia, Australia, Germany, France and Canada rounded out the top 10 countries showing the strongest online interest in Dubai real estate.
India’s leading position reflects its long-standing role as one of the largest overseas buyer markets for Dubai property. Strong trade relations between the UAE and India, a substantial Indian expatriate community, and sustained demand for international property investments continue to drive interest in the emirate.
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fam Properties, said the findings should be viewed as an indicator of potential buyer interest rather than a direct prediction of future property sales.
TOP 10 COUNTRIES BY SHARE OF INTERNATIONAL – SEARCH TRAFFIC
| Rank | Country | Share |
| 1 | India | 20.59% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 13.26% |
| 3 | Egypt | 12.60% |
| 4 | United States | 8.99% |
| 5 | Pakistan | 6.94% |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 5.72% |
| 7 | Australia | 5.11% |
| 8 | Germany | 4.16% |
| 9 | France | 3.77% |
| 10 | Canada | 3.05% |
He noted that online search behaviour often provides an early indication of market demand, sometimes appearing months before transaction data is reflected in official records. For a globally connected real estate market such as Dubai, monitoring international search activity offers valuable insight into where future investment demand may emerge.
One notable finding is the absence of China from the top 10 rankings, despite Chinese investors traditionally being active participants in Dubai’s property sector. According to Al Msaddi, this does not necessarily indicate declining interest.
Instead, he explained that Chinese buyers are more likely to complete purchases through established developer relationships, agency networks and personal referrals rather than conducting independent online research. A similar pattern may explain Russia’s lower ranking, with the country placing 12th after accounting for 2.50 per cent of international search traffic despite historically being among Dubai’s strongest buyer markets.
The latest figures reinforce Dubai’s position as a global real estate destination, with the Dubai property market continuing to attract attention from a broad range of international investors seeking long-term opportunities, portfolio diversification and access to one of the world’s fastest-growing property sectors.
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