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Abu Dhabi’s property market in 2025 is showing strong growth, high investor confidence, and steady demand across residential, commercial, and off-plan projects. According to the latest Abu Dhabi real estate report, the market has recorded impressive transaction volumes, rising property values, and strong participation from both local and international buyers.
This detailed blog explains every important number, trend, and graph from the report in a simple way. Whether you are an investor, buyer, or simply following the market, this guide will help you understand what is happening in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector.
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) is the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector, mandated to transform and govern the sector by enhancing transparency, strengthening regulation and compliance, enabling integrated real estate services, attracting investment, and safeguarding stakeholder interests across the full real estate value chain to support sustainable economic growth in the Emirate
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Total real estate transactions in 2025 reached: AED 142 billion
This is a 44 percent increase compared to 2024.
The breakdown is very important:
• Sales transactions: AED 93 billion
• Mortgage transactions: AED 43 billion
• Other transactions: around AED 6 billion
Sales form the largest portion of the market. This means people are actively buying properties rather than just refinancing. That is a strong indicator of real demand.
When a market grows mainly because of sales, it shows genuine investor confidence and long term belief in the city’s growth.
This is a very healthy sign. When most transactions are cash based, it means buyers are financially strong. The market is not over dependent on bank loans. This reduces risk and keeps the market stable. It also shows that international investors are active, as many foreign buyers prefer cash purchases.
The report graph clearly shows that sales transactions are higher than mortgage transactions. This means more buyers are purchasing directly rather than depending heavily on loans. It also reflects strong cash investor activity.
Residential Supply and Occupancy
Apartment sales prices increased: 19% year-on-year in 2025
Villa and townhouse prices increased: 13% year-on-year in 2025 – Overall 63% increase since 2020
The repeat sales index graph shows prices steadily climbing from Q4 2020 to Q4 2025.
This means the same units are being resold at higher prices over time.
One of the most important findings in the report is that: 71 percent of residential sales in 2025 were off plan
This means buyers are purchasing properties during construction stages. Investors are confident that prices will increase before completion.
Off plan demand is strongest in prime communities, especially waterfront and lifestyle focused destinations.
Foreign and expatriate buyers played a major role in Abu Dhabi’s real estate growth in 2025.
This shows that Abu Dhabi’s market is strongly supported by international capital, not just local demand. The Golden Visa program, 100% freehold ownership in investment zones, and a tax friendly environment continue to attract global investors.
High-end and middle segments drive transaction value in Abu Dhabi Region investment areas
Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Al Reem Island command the highest apartment price ceilings, reflecting premium positioning.
The report identifies top performing locations based on transaction value and volume. The report shows that certain areas dominate transactions.
Future supply between 2026 and 2030 is expected to focus heavily on:
These areas continue to attract investors due to lifestyle appeal, waterfront views, and infrastructure development.
The report highlights leading developers contributing to market growth. Some of the top developers in Abu Dhabi include:
These developers are delivering large master-planned communities, luxury waterfront residences, and branded projects.
Their consistent project launches are one major reason the market remains active and competitive..
The 2025 Abu Dhabi real estate report clearly shows a strong, healthy, and growing market. With billion in transactions, increasing off-plan sales, rising villa prices, and strong developer activity, the market outlook remains positive.
Top developers in Abu Dhabi continue to launch premium projects, while every major real estate company in Abu Dhabi is seeing higher investor engagement. If growth continues at this pace, Abu Dhabi will remain one of the most attractive real estate destinations in the region.
Let’s quickly review the key numbers:
All indicators show stable, structured growth. Abu Dhabi real estate is not overheating. It is expanding sustainably with strong fundamentals.
For investors, developers, and any real estate company in Abu Dhabi, the 2025 market report confirms that the emirate continues to strengthen its position as one of the most secure and profitable property markets in the region.
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