Abu Dhabi real estate hits Dh142 billion in 2025 deals, with transactions surging 52%

Transactions surge 52% while foreign investment and mortgages show strong growth

Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded its strongest performance on record in 2025, with total transactions reaching Dh142 billion across more than 42,800 deals, reflecting sustained investor demand and rising market confidence. According to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), transaction value increased by 44% compared with 2024, while volumes surged by 52%, signalling broad-based expansion across both end users and institutional investors.

Sales and purchase transactions accounted for Dh99.4 billion through more than 25,600 deals, while mortgage activity contributed Dh42.7 billion from over 17,200 transactions, highlighting strong liquidity conditions and continued support from financial institutions. The parallel growth in ownership transfers and lending activity underscores the emirate’s evolving property ecosystem, supported by regulatory clarity and improving transparency.

Foreign investment also maintained strong momentum, with direct inflows reaching Dh8.2 billion in 2025 — a 13% year-on-year increase. Investors from more than 100 nationalities participated in the market, with notable capital inflows from Russia, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, France and Kazakhstan. Investment zones captured 72% of total real estate investment, rising sharply to Dh54.13 billion, representing a 65% increase compared with the previous year.

Officials noted that the scale and diversity of activity reflect a market shaped around governance, reliable data and long-term confidence. The year’s performance was further reinforced by the registration of 56 new development projects and a rise in professional licensing, with more than 3,500 authorised real estate professionals operating across the sector — reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a mature, globally competitive real estate destination.
Source: Gulf News