{"id":11470,"date":"2026-03-13T15:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertystellar.com\/blog\/?p=11470"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:38:10","slug":"abu-dhabi-property-market-to-add-15900-homes-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertystellar.com\/blog\/abu-dhabi-property-market-to-add-15900-homes-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Expands as 15,900 New Homes Expected in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The residential property market in Abu Dhabi continues to grow strongly, with around 15,900 new homes expected to enter the market in 2026. Following a record year in 2025 with property transactions reaching Dh73.2 billion, strong demand from residents, investors, and international buyers is driving sustained growth across both ready and off-plan segments, according to Cavendish Maxwell.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The residential real estate market in Abu Dhabi recorded Dh73.2 billion in property transactions during 2025, marking one of the strongest years on record.<\/li>\n<li>Total residential transactions increased 55% year-on-year to around 22,400 deals, reflecting strong buyer demand and investor confidence.<\/li>\n<li>Approximately 15,900 residential units are scheduled for completion in 2026, expanding housing options for buyers and residents across the capital.<\/li>\n<li>Developers delivered around 7,000 new homes in 2025, bringing the emirate\u2019s total residential inventory to about 315,000 units.<\/li>\n<li>The off-plan segment led market activity, accounting for 71% of residential transactions after sales rose significantly to nearly 15,900 deals.<\/li>\n<li>Ready property transactions also experienced steady growth, increasing 31% compared with the previous year.<\/li>\n<li>Apartment properties dominated the market, representing around two-thirds of all transactions, supported by continuous project launches and strong buyer interest.<\/li>\n<li>Apartment prices increased by more than 15% on average, while villa prices rose by approximately 12.2%, reflecting growing demand for residential properties.<\/li>\n<li>Rental markets also saw strong momentum, with apartment rents rising by about 12.5% and villa rents increasing by 5.5% across several communities.<\/li>\n<li>Key locations driving apartment transactions included Al Reem Island, Yas Island, and Saadiyat Island.<\/li>\n<li>Among developers, Aldar Properties maintained the leading position in the market, accounting for around 32% of transactions.<\/li>\n<li>Additional growth was recorded by developers such as Modon Properties, Reportage Properties, and Bloom Holding.<\/li>\n<li>The development pipeline continues to expand, with 16,800 homes projected for completion in 2027 and around 22,300 units expected in 2028.<\/li>\n<li>Market analysts believe population growth, infrastructure investment, and strong economic performance will continue supporting long-term housing demand across the capital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The residential property market in Abu Dhabi continues to grow strongly, with around 15,900 new homes expected to enter the market in 2026. 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