Abu Dhabi’s real estate market delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2025, recording AED 51.72 billion in total transactions — a 39% increase from AED 37.2 billion during the same period last year, according to data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC).
The total number of transactions climbed 12% year-on-year, reaching 14,167 deals, fueled by rising activity in property sales, purchases, and mortgages. Sales and purchase deals alone accounted for AED 32.69 billion across 7,964 transactions, reflecting a 32% growth in value. Mortgage transactions contributed a further AED 19.03 billion, up 52% year-on-year from 6,204 deals.
Foreign Investment Momentum
International investor confidence remained high, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector reaching AED 3.38 billion across 890 transactions — a 3.3% increase in value over H1 2024. The number of foreign nationalities investing in the capital also grew to 85, up by 10% from last year. Leading investor source markets included Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, Kazakhstan, and the United States — reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s global appeal as a stable and rewarding property market.
High-Performing Areas: Saadiyat Takes the Lead
Saadiyat Island emerged as the top-performing location, contributing over AED 9.1 billion in property transactions. Yas Island followed closely with AED 5.86 billion, and Al Bahia recorded AED 3.98 billion. Other key areas that saw notable activity included Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Al Reem Island, Al Riyadh City, and Khalifa City — highlighting broad-based demand across the emirate.
Eng. Rashed Al Omaira, Acting Director General of ADREC, attributed the market’s strong showing to the launch of premium real estate projects, enhanced digital services, and regulatory improvements. He emphasized that Abu Dhabi’s push for automation and streamlined investor processes has significantly improved transparency and transaction efficiency.
ADREC reaffirmed its commitment to fostering investor trust and market competitiveness through innovation, progressive regulation, and digital transformation — all aligned with Abu Dhabi’s wider economic diversification strategy.
