94 Billion Dirhams in Real Estate Transactions in Abu Dhabi Over 9 Months

The real estate market in Abu Dhabi has witnessed a remarkable surge during the first nine months of the year, with transactions exceeding 94 billion dirhams. This strong performance reflects investor confidence and confirms that the real estate sector in the emirate is moving toward further development and growth.

Significant Growth in Real Estate Transactions

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Authority announced that the value of real estate transactions in the emirate reached 94 billion dirhams through 29,400 transactions to date. This growth represents an increase of 43.3% compared to the same period last year, with the number of transactions rising by 48%. These figures clearly indicate that the real estate market in Abu Dhabi continues to offer attractive investment opportunities.

Balance Between Sales and Mortgages

Data indicates that the value of property sales and purchases reached 61.8 billion dirhams across 16,887 transactions, while mortgages recorded 32.2 billion dirhams through 12,666 transactions. This balance between property owners and investors reflects the increasing confidence in the financing tools available in the market.

Enhancing Market Transparency

Engineer Rashid Al-Omaira, Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Authority, stated that the results reflect the strength of the foundations upon which the real estate market in Abu Dhabi is built, as well as the maturity of the investor base. With increasing levels of transparency and reliable data, the real estate sector continues to provide a significant economic contribution, with its share of the non-oil GDP reaching 21.9 billion dirhams in the first half of 2025, compared to 20.2 billion dirhams during the same period last year.

Increasing Foreign Investments

Data highlighted that foreign direct investment in the real estate sector in Abu Dhabi reached 6.2 billion dirhams by the third quarter, achieving a 35% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Investors from 97 nationalities have contributed to this growth, particularly from Russia, China, the United Kingdom, and other countries. This diversity in investment sources confirms Abu Dhabi’s ability to attract investors from both developed and emerging markets.

Thanks to these positive indicators, the real estate sector in Abu Dhabi continues to excel, driving the expansion of professional and investment activity in the local market. The outlook for investors in this sector appears more promising than ever.