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Abu Dhabi real estate market trends

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The Abu Dhabi real estate market demonstrated resilience achieved record growth during the first half of 2026, marked by rising rental prices and high levels of off-plan investment. Residential unit 2026. According to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), sales reached value rose 164 percent year-on-year, reaching AED 70.4 billion, with off-plan billion. Off-plan properties representing 89% were a primary driver, accounting for 89 percent of that total value. Foreign direct investment into the property sector reached AED 13.8 billion, representing a 309 percent increase compared to the first half of 2025. British investors have emerged as the largest source of foreign investment into Abu Dhabi property, surpassing investors from China, Russia, and the United States. Rental costs increased significantly, with also saw significant upward pressure. While apartment leases rising across the emirate rose by 17% 17 percent and villas by 9% across 9 percent, increases were more pronounced in designated investment zones, where apartment leases rose by 21 percent and villas by 16 percent. During this period, the emirate. emirate recorded 233,000 active residential lease contracts with a total value of AED 9.3 billion. Specific investment zones have driven much of this activity. continue to lead activity, notably Hudayriyat Island emerged as a leading destination, generating Island, which generated approximately AED 19 billion in residential sales, which accounts for roughly 27 percent of the emirate’s total residential sales value. Other major contributors included Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, and Yas Island. sales. Looking toward future supply, Abu Dhabi currently holds approximately 409,000 residential units, with an units. An additional 71,000 units are projected by 2030. Deliveries are 2030, with deliveries expected to peak in 2028, with six 2028. Six districts—Al Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Yas Island, Zayed City, Khalifa City, and Al Hudayriyat Island—expected Island—are expected to drive 77% 77 percent of this new housing supply.

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