Abu Dhabi’s real estate market has reached a major milestone in 2026, with property transactions exceeding Dh155 billion during the first eight months of the year. The figure has already surpassed the Dh142 billion recorded during the whole of 2025, highlighting the continued strength and growing scale of Abu Dhabi’s property sector.

According to data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (Adrec), the market recorded Dh66 billion in transactions during the first quarter of 2026 alone, representing a 160.7 per cent increase compared with Dh25.31 billion during the same period in 2025. Transaction volumes also increased significantly, rising from 6,896 to 13,518 deals.

The strong performance continued through the first half of the year. Residential property sales reached Dh70.4 billion, compared with Dh25.3 billion during the first half of 2025. Off-plan properties accounted for 89 per cent of residential sales value, demonstrating strong demand for new developments among investors and buyers.

Foreign investment has also played an important role in Abu Dhabi’s property growth. Real estate foreign direct investment reached Dh13.8 billion in the first half of 2026, already exceeding the total recorded throughout 2025. Investors from more than 100 nationalities participated in Abu Dhabi’s property market, reflecting the emirate’s growing international appeal.

Property prices have also remained strong. According to JLL, apartment prices increased by 19.4 per cent year-on-year, while townhouse prices rose by 11.2 per cent. These gains indicate that demand continues to support prices despite the expansion of residential supply.

Abu Dhabi’s residential property stock stood at approximately 409,000 units by mid-2026. Around 71,000 additional units are expected to be delivered across the emirate by 2030, with annual deliveries projected to peak in 2028.

With four months of 2026 still remaining, Abu Dhabi appears well positioned to record its strongest real estate performance on record. Continued off-plan activity, international investment and rising property values are expected to remain key drivers of the market as the year progresses.