Abu Dhabi‘s real estate landscape is experiencing remarkable growth in 2025, as evidenced by staggering figures revealing that real estate deals have hit $16.65 billion (AED 61.15 billion) through a total of 16,873 transactions this year. This surge highlights the capital’s appeal in the property market, showcasing a diverse range of investment opportunities attractive to both local and international buyers.
Exceptional Market Activity
According to the latest data from DARI, Abu Dhabi’s official digital real estate platform, sales transactions alone contributed AED 34.95 billion ($9.51 billion) over 9,210 deals, while mortgage transactions added AED 23.16 billion ($6.31 billion) through 7,399 agreements. Additionally, usufruct deals, which allow investors temporary use of properties, amounted to AED 2.93 billion ($797 million) involving 245 properties.
Breakdown of Sales Transactions
The figures released by DARI indicate that the total value of real estate sales and mortgage transactions combined reached AED 67.15 billion ($18.3 billion) across 21,123 deals. This reflects robust engagement in various types of real estate units throughout the emirate.
Sales activity has been particularly dynamic, involving both ready and off-plan units. The total of 11,287 sales transactions generated AED 40.95 billion ($11.14 billion), comprised of:
- AED 18.4 billion ($5 billion) from 4,950 sales of ready properties
- AED 22.6 billion ($6.14 billion) from 6,337 sales of off-plan properties
Mortgage dealings have also shown resilience, as evidenced by 9,836 transactions valued at AED 26.2 billion ($7.14 billion) spanning both Abu Dhabi’s residential and commercial segments.
A Promising Future for Investors
The latest data reinforces Abu Dhabi’s status as one of the region’s most appealing real estate destinations. The growing investor demand across both ready and off-plan segments reflects the steady rise of the property market. As Abu Dhabi real estate deals hit $16.65 billion in 2025, the outlook remains optimistic, signaling continued opportunities for both seasoned investors and newcomers alike.