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Abu Dhabi is set to deliver a strong residential pipeline with 8,000 new homes by end-2025 and 12,800 additional units in 2026, supported by solid demand, record transactions, rising prices, and a resilient economy—positioning the emirate for sustained real estate growth.
Key Highlights:
- 8,000 new residential units to be delivered by end-2025.
- 12,800 more homes scheduled for completion in 2026.
- 2,700 units already delivered in the first nine months of the year.
- Strong demand from both investors and end-users.
- Q3 achieved record-breaking 6,400+ residential transactions, the highest ever.
- Off-plan market dominated with 5,100 apartment sales.
- Villa & townhouse sales grew 8.3% quarter-on-quarter.
- Q3 residential market value reached Dh20.5 billion, with Dh16.3 billion from off-plan purchases.
- Apartment prices increased nearly 15%, led by Yas Island and Al Reem Island.
- Villa prices rose about 12%, supported by strong demand in Yas and Saadiyat Island.
- Rental market strengthened:
- Apartment rents up 14.2% YoY (prime areas up to 25%).
- Villa rents up 5.1% due to high occupancy.
- UAE’s 2025 GDP forecast revised to 4.9%, while Abu Dhabi is expected to grow 6%.
- Growth supported by diversification and major investment entities such as ADQ, Mubadala, and ADIO.
- Outlook remains positive with resilient demand, steady population growth, and strong market fundamentals.
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