Abu Dhabi Property Prices and Market Data
Transactions
| Measure | 2025 | H1 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Total transactions | AED 142 billion, 42,814 transactions | AED 117 billion, up 112% |
| Sales | AED 99.4 billion, 25,604 transactions | AED 86.1 billion, 16,838 transactions |
| Mortgages | AED 42.7 billion, 17,210 transactions | AED 26.7 billion, 8,876 transactions |
| Foreign direct investment in property | AED 13.8 billion, up 309% |
Source: ADREC: Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre releases 2025 real estate results; ADREC: H1 2026 transaction report; WAM: Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre records AED 117 billion in H1 20261,2,4
Prices and rents
- Repeat-sale prices rose 20% year on year for apartments and 12% for villas.
- New-lease rents rose 17% for apartments and 9% for villas, and 21% and 16% inside the investment zones.
- Residential unit sales reached AED 70.4 billion, against AED 25.3 billion in H1 2025.
- Off-plan sales made up 89% of residential sales value and 82% of deals.
- In the ready market, 61% of purchases were paid in cash.
- Resident expatriates and non-resident foreign buyers accounted for 70% of residential sales value.
Source: ADREC: Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report for H1 20263
Where buyers are buying
| Area, H1 2026 | Residential sales |
|---|---|
| Hudayriyat Island | AED 19 billion, 27% of the total |
| Saadiyat Island | AED 13.3 billion |
| Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island | AED 10.5 billion |
| Yas Island | AED 7.3 billion |
Source: ADREC: Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report for H1 20263
Supply
The emirate has about 409,000 homes, growing by an average of 2.9% a year since 2022. About 71,000 more are expected by 2030, with deliveries peaking at about 21,800 units in 2028. The investment zones, where foreigners may own, hold about 72,000 units, led by Al Reem Island with 27,500.3
ADREC publishes its full market reports, including price and rent indices by community, on its market reports page.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Are property prices rising in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. ADREC reports repeat-sale prices up 20% year on year for apartments and 12% for villas in H1 2026.
Sources
- ADREC: Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre releases 2025 real estate results
- ADREC: H1 2026 transaction report
- ADREC: Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report for H1 2026
- WAM: Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre records AED 117 billion in H1 2026
- ADREC: Market reports
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.