Abu Dhabi real estate surges 43.3 per cent to $25.6bn as transactions hit 29,400

Abu Dhabi real estate hits $25.6bn across 29,400 transactions in nine months, with sales, mortgages and foreign investment all rising

Abu Dhabi’s property market delivered exceptional growth in the first nine months of 2025, with total real estate trading volume jumping 43.3% to AED94 billion ($25.6 billion) across 29,400 transactions, according to new data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC).

The regulator noted that the 48% surge in transaction activity reinforces Abu Dhabi’s reputation as one of the region’s most transparent and trusted real estate markets—supported by ongoing digitalisation, regulatory enhancements, and strong investor confidence.

Sales and Mortgage Transactions Drive Market Momentum

Of the AED94bn recorded:

AED61.8bn ($16.8bn) came from 16,887 sales and purchase transactions

AED32.2bn ($8.7bn) came from 12,666 mortgage transactions

The sharp rise in mortgage activity highlights robust demand from both end-users and investors, as well as increased financing activity from institutions.

Market Fundamentals Strengthened by Transparency & Economic Growth

Engineer Rashed Al Omaira, Acting Director General of ADREC, affirmed the sector’s strong foundation:

“These results affirm the strength of Abu Dhabi’s real estate market fundamentals and the maturity of its investors. With greater transparency, reliable data, and effective regulation, the sector continues to create real economic value.”

This momentum is reflected in the sector’s growing economic impact, with real estate contributing AED21.9bn to Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP in H1 2025 — up 9% from AED20.2bn ($5.5bn) a year earlier.

Construction Sector Growth Reinforces Development Pipeline

Abu Dhabi’s construction sector also reported impressive expansion, with value contribution rising 10% to AED57.5bn ($15.7bn), compared with AED52.3bn ($14.2bn) during the same period last year.

Combined, real estate and construction contributed AED79.5bn ($21.8bn) — representing 24% of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP in H1 2025.

Foreign Investment Accelerates, Led by Global Participation

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by individuals climbed sharply to AED6.2bn ($1.68bn) as of Q3 2025 — a 35% increase compared with the same period in 2024.

Investors from 97 nationalities participated, with strong inflows from:

Russia

China

United Kingdom

France

Kazakhstan

United States

Investment zones continued to dominate, accounting for 74% of all foreign real estate investment. Their total investment value surged 66% to AED35bn ($9.53bn), compared to AED21bn ($5.72bn) the previous year.

Development Activity Expands with New Projects and Licences

Abu Dhabi’s rapid market expansion was further illustrated by:

40 new development projects registered in 2025

A 47% increase in real estate professional licences, rising to 2,411 in the first nine months of the year

These indicators reflect a highly active development cycle supported by rising demand, investor appetite, and streamlined processes.

Source: ArabianBusiness