Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded a historic year, with total property transactions reaching AED 142 billion, underscoring the emirate’s strengthening position as a leading regional investment destination.
According to data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, transaction values rose by 44% year-on-year, while transaction volumes surged 52%, reflecting broad-based growth across residential, commercial, and investment segments.
More than 42,800 property transactions were recorded during the year, signaling sustained demand from end-users, high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and international buyers.
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Robust Sales Activity and Market Depth
Sales and purchase transactions accounted for approximately AED 99.4 billion across more than 25,600 deals. The performance highlights strong end-user confidence supported by population growth, corporate expansion, and increasing long-term residency uptake.
The residential segment continued to demonstrate resilience, driven by new project launches, competitive pricing, and attractive rental yields. Meanwhile, commercial and mixed-use developments benefited from business growth, economic diversification, and increasing foreign company registrations.
Mortgage Market Signals Financial Confidence
Mortgage activity remained robust, contributing AED 42.7 billion across more than 17,200 transactions. The steady participation of financial institutions indicates strong liquidity conditions and continued confidence in the stability of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector.
The availability of financing, coupled with competitive lending rates and supportive regulatory frameworks, has enhanced accessibility for both individual and corporate investors.
Growing International Capital Inflows
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Abu Dhabi’s property market reached AED 8.2 billion, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year. The upward trend reflects sustained global interest in Abu Dhabi’s transparent regulatory environment, investor-friendly reforms, and long-term economic vision.
International buyers continue to be attracted by the emirate’s safe-haven status, political stability, tax-efficient framework, and expanding infrastructure.
Market Fundamentals Remain Strong
The record-breaking performance aligns with Abu Dhabi’s broader economic transformation strategy, which emphasizes diversification, private sector growth, and global competitiveness. Strategic government initiatives, infrastructure expansion, and regulatory modernization have collectively strengthened the investment landscape.
Analysts note that the combination of strong fundamentals, increasing investor participation, and disciplined supply management positions Abu Dhabi’s real estate market for continued sustainable growth.
As the emirate advances its long-term development agenda, the property sector is expected to remain a key contributor to economic activity, capital formation, and global investor engagement.
