In a remarkable display of economic resilience, Abu Dhabi has achieved an impressive total of $26 billion in real estate transactions over the past nine months, marking significant growth in the real estate sector. This surge, driven by a notable increase in transactions, reflects the emirate’s solid market fundamentals and an expanding investor base, showcasing the allure of Abu Dhabi’s real estate landscape.
Data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre indicates that total real estate transactions reached 94 billion dirhams ($25.6 billion) through 29,400 transactions during the first nine months of 2025. The value of real estate transactions grew by 43.3%, while the number of transactions increased by 48% during the same period compared to the previous year. The data revealed that the value of property sales and purchases amounted to 61.8 billion dirhams ($16.8 billion) through 16,887 transactions, while the value of mortgages reached 32.2 billion dirhams ($8.8 billion) across 12,666 transactions, reflecting a balanced performance between end-users and investors and showcasing the growing confidence in available financing tools in the market.
Eng. Rashid Al Umira, Acting General Director of the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, stated that these results reaffirm the strength of the foundations upon which Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is built and the maturity of its investor base. With increasing levels of transparency, the availability of reliable data, and effective regulatory frameworks, the real estate sector continues to contribute real economic value, significantly boosting the economy with an increase in its contribution to the non-oil GDP by 9% to reach 21.9 billion dirhams during the first half of 2025, compared to 20.2 billion dirhams during the same period last year.
The construction sector also recorded strong performance, achieving a growth rate of 10% during the first half of this year, reaching 57.5 billion dirhams compared to 52.3 billion dirhams during the same period in 2024. The total value of activities in the real estate and construction sectors reached 79.5 billion dirhams, representing 24% of the non-oil GDP of Abu Dhabi during the first half of 2025.
Recent data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre shows that foreign direct investment (FDI) by individuals in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector reached 6.2 billion dirhams by the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 35% compared to the same period in 2024. Investors from 97 nationalities contributed to this growth, with strong participation from investors from Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, Kazakhstan, and the United States, highlighting Abu Dhabi’s ability to attract investors from both developed and emerging markets.
Foreign investment in investment zones accounted for 74% of total real estate investments, registering a value increase of 66% to reach 35 billion dirhams compared to 21 billion dirhams during the same period last year. This year has seen the registration of 40 new real estate projects and a 47% increase in the number of real estate licenses issued, reaching 2,411 licenses during the first nine months of the year. These indicators reflect growing confidence in the real estate sector, leading to an expansion of the professional and investment activity base in Abu Dhabi’s market.
Key initiatives launched, such as the digital buying and selling service, the “Mandoon” platform, and the interactive map of the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, are among the most prominent successful initiatives and solutions that have enhanced the real estate transaction experience in the emirate, solidifying its leading position as a key benchmark for measuring investor confidence and market transparency in the region.