Abu Dhabi real estate sales surge 47 per cent to $38.7bn in record 2025

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 142bn ($38.7bn) across more than 39,000 transactions during the year, reflecting a 38 per cent year-on-year increase in volume and a 47 per cent 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 93.3bn ($25.4bn), while mortgage values reached AED 42.8bn ($11.7bn).

Off-plan transactions dominated market activity, accounting for 66.24 per cent of total deals.

During the year, 16,410 off-plan sales were recorded, valued at AED 58.4bn ($15.9bn). Ready property sales reached 8,196 transactions, amounting to AED 32.7bn ($8.9bn).

The primary market accounted for 17,115 sales with a value of AED 65.4bn ($17.8bn), while 7,658 secondary market transactions were completed, collectively valued at AED 27.12bn ($7.4bn).

Residential assets continued to dominate activity, with 23,773 transactions valued at AED 82.4bn ($22.4bn). Commercial sales totalled 194 transactions worth AED 2.06bn ($561m), while agricultural properties recorded 576 deals valued at AED 1.7bn ($463m).

Educational assets saw four transactions totalling AED 167m ($45.5m), healthcare recorded one transaction valued at AED 5m ($1.36m), and other property types accounted for 224 sales worth AED 6.2bn ($1.69bn).

Apartments led residential activity with 14,700 sales valued at AED 35bn ($9.5bn), followed by villas with 4,357 transactions worth AED 27.4bn ($7.5bn). Plots for villas recorded 1,980 sales valued at AED 5.99bn ($1.63bn).

Townhouses and attached villas accounted for 1,912 transactions worth AED 5.24bn ($1.43bn), while 373 duplexes were sold for AED 1.47bn ($400m). The market also recorded eight penthouse sales totalling AED 145.3m ($39.6m) and four townhouse plots valued at AED 6.7m ($1.83m).

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 14.9bn ($4.06bn) in sales, followed by Al Saadiyat Island at AED 14.12bn ($3.85bn), Al Hudayriyat Island at AED 11.9bn ($3.24bn), Yas Island at AED 9.23bn ($2.52bn) and Al Bahyah at AED 5.94bn ($1.62bn).

Among the most expensive apartment transactions in 2025 were units at Saadiyat Grove – The Source, which sold for AED 60,329,720 ($16.4m), and several units at The Fountain View Residences, with prices ranging from AED 45.89m ($12.5m) to AED 50.87m ($13.9m).

Luxury villa transactions were led by a sale on Al Saadiyat Island for AED 100,323,224 ($27.3m), followed by properties on Nourai Island and Ghadeer Al Tayr, each selling for AED 80m ($21.8m). Villas on Al Hudayriyat Island reached AED 63.74m ($17.4m), while Al Kasir recorded a top sale of AED 51.45m ($14.0m).

Among apartment developments, Gardenia Bay recorded 757 sales worth AED 1.38bn ($376m), while The Beach House achieved 561 transactions valued at AED 1.93bn ($526m).

Radiant Square followed with 519 sales worth AED 673.4m ($183m), while Marina Square, Paragon Bay Mall recorded 396 sales totalling AED 625.05m ($170m). Vista 1 registered 385 transactions valued at AED 288.18m ($78.5m).

Villas in Abu Dhabi

In the villa segment, Bal Ghaiylam led with 1,110 transactions worth AED 2.65bn ($722m). Private villa sales recorded 430 deals valued at AED 1.47bn ($399m), while Al Deem Townhomes accounted for 348 transactions totalling AED 1.46bn ($398m). Bayn – Lagoon recorded 219 sales worth AED 1.36bn ($371m), and Al Naseem posted 214 transactions valued at AED 1.89bn ($515m).

Shireen Khan, CEO of Kelt and Realty, said: “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.”