Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Sets New Benchmarks with Strong Growth Outlook to 2030
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre has released its Real Estate Market Report 2025, highlighting record transaction values, strong investor confidence, and a positive growth trajectory for Abu Dhabi’s property sector through 2030.
More Key Highlights:
- Total real estate transaction value reached AED142 billion in 2025, marking a 44% increase year-on-year.
- Real estate sales accounted for AED93 billion, representing 66% of total market activity.
- Residential unit sales grew significantly, rising from AED19 billion in 2022 to AED76 billion in 2025.
- Strong participation from international investors, with expatriates and foreign buyers contributing 62% of residential sales value.
- The top 10 developers generated AED50 billion in off-plan primary sales, highlighting strong project demand.
- Abu Dhabi’s residential inventory reached 401,000 units in 2025, supported by steady population growth.
- Apartment sale prices increased 19%, while new lease rates rose 16% between 2024 and 2025.
- Villa sales prices advanced 13%, with strong rental performance in key investment zones.
- Retail sector supply reached 3.8 million sqm, with 94% occupancy, the highest in five years.
- Office market occupancy remained strong at above 96%, supported by business expansion and job growth.
- Yas Island emerged as a leading office destination, contributing significantly to new supply.
- Residential stock is projected to grow steadily, with 43,000 new units expected by 2030.
- Continued digital transformation initiatives are enhancing transparency and efficiency in real estate services across Abu Dhabi.
