Abu Dhabi‘s real estate market is experiencing an exceptional boom, with sales soaring 47 percent to reach an impressive $38.7 billion in 2025. This surge is attributed to robust demand, a growing population, and balanced supply, laying the groundwork for continued growth into 2026. The figures underscore the capital’s evolution as a sought-after destination for property investment, reflecting a healthy and dynamic economic landscape.
Strong demand, population growth, and controlled supply conditions have underpinned sustained momentum, setting the market up for continued expansion in 2026.
The sector recorded total sales of AED 142 billion ($38.7 billion) across more than 39,000 transactions during the year, reflecting a 38 percent year-on-year increase in volume and a 47 percent rise in value compared to 2024.
Abu Dhabi Real Estate 2025
A total of 24,773 sales were registered in 2025, with a combined value of AED 93.3 billion ($25.4 billion), while mortgage values reached AED 42.8 billion ($11.7 billion).
Off-plan transactions dominated market activity, accounting for 66.24 percent of total deals. During the year, 16,410 off-plan sales were recorded, valued at AED 58.4 billion ($15.9 billion). Ready property sales reached 8,196 transactions, amounting to AED 32.7 billion ($8.9 billion).
The primary market accounted for 17,115 sales with a value of AED 65.4 billion ($17.8 billion), while 7,658 secondary market transactions were completed, collectively valued at AED 27.12 billion ($7.4 billion).
Residential assets continued to dominate activity, with 23,773 transactions valued at AED 82.4 billion ($22.4 billion). Commercial sales totaled 194 transactions worth AED 2.06 billion ($561 million), while agricultural properties recorded 576 deals valued at AED 1.7 billion ($463 million).
Educational assets saw four transactions totaling AED 167 million ($45.5 million), healthcare recorded one transaction valued at AED 5 million ($1.36 million), and other property types accounted for 224 sales worth AED 6.2 billion ($1.69 billion).
Apartments led residential activity with 14,700 sales valued at AED 35 billion ($9.5 billion), followed by villas with 4,357 transactions worth AED 27.4 billion ($7.5 billion). Plots for villas recorded 1,980 sales valued at AED 5.99 billion ($1.63 billion).
Townhouses and attached villas accounted for 1,912 transactions worth AED 5.24 billion ($1.43 billion), while 373 duplexes were sold for AED 1.47 billion ($400 million). The market also recorded eight penthouse sales totaling AED 145.3 million ($39.6 million) and four townhouse plots valued at AED 6.7 million ($1.83 million).
Top-Performing Areas
By transaction volume, Al Reem Island led the market with 5,511 sales, followed by Yas Island with 3,719, Al Saadiyat Island with 2,264, Al Hudayriyat Island with 2,244, and Al Bahyah with 1,498 sales.
In terms of value, Al Reem Island topped the rankings with AED 14.9 billion ($4.06 billion) in sales, followed by Al Saadiyat Island at AED 14.12 billion ($3.85 billion), Al Hudayriyat Island at AED 11.9 billion ($3.24 billion), Yas Island at AED 9.23 billion ($2.52 billion), and Al Bahyah at AED 5.94 billion ($1.62 billion).
Among the most expensive apartment transactions in 2025 were units at Saadiyat Grove – The Source, which sold for AED 60,329,720 ($16.4 million), and several units at The Fountain View Residences, with prices ranging from AED 45.89 million ($12.5 million) to AED 50.87 million ($13.9 million).
Luxury villa transactions were led by a sale on Al Saadiyat Island for AED 100,323,224 ($27.3 million), followed by properties on Nourai Island and Ghadeer Al Tayr, each selling for AED 80 million ($21.8 million). Villas on Al Hudayriyat Island reached AED 63.74 million ($17.4 million), while Al Kasir recorded a top sale of AED 51.45 million ($14.0 million).
Among apartment developments, Gardenia Bay recorded 757 sales worth AED 1.38 billion ($376 million), while The Beach House achieved 561 transactions valued at AED 1.93 billion ($526 million).
Radiant Square followed with 519 sales worth AED 673.4 million ($183 million), while Marina Square and Paragon Bay Mall recorded 396 sales totaling AED 625.05 million ($170 million). Vista 1 registered 385 transactions valued at AED 288.18 million ($78.5 million).
Villas in Abu Dhabi
In the villa segment, Bal Ghaiylam led with 1,110 transactions worth AED 2.65 billion ($722 million). Private villa sales recorded 430 deals valued at AED 1.47 billion ($399 million), while Al Deem Townhomes accounted for 348 transactions totaling AED 1.46 billion ($398 million). Bayn – Lagoon recorded 219 sales worth AED 1.36 billion ($371 million), and Al Naseem posted 214 transactions valued at AED 1.89 billion ($515 million).
Shireen Khan, CEO of Kelt and Realty, remarked, “Abu Dhabi is reinforcing its position as a global real estate hub. The increasing demand, strong investors’ confidence, and high-value transactions represent a market shaped by sustainable growth rather than speculation.”
“As we move to 2026, the market offers stability and lucrative investment opportunities.”