Abu Dhabi real estate transactions jump 39% to Dh51.7 billion in H1 2025

Dubai: Abu Dhabi's property sector saw a robust first half of 2025, with real estate transactions surging to Dh51.72 billion — a 39% increase from the Dh37.2 billion recorded in the same period last year, data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) showed.

The number of property transactions also rose 12% year-on-year, reaching 14,167 deals. This uptick was driven by increased activity in sales, purchases, and mortgage-related transactions.

Sales and purchase transactions alone grew 32% in value to Dh32.69 billion across 7,964 deals. Meanwhile, mortgage transactions saw a notable 52% jump in value, totalling Dh19.03 billion through 6,204 transactions.

Foreign investor interest stays strong

International appetite remained high, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Abu Dhabi property climbing to Dh3.38 billion across 890 transactions. This marks a 3.3% rise in value compared to H1 2024. Notably, the number of nationalities investing in Abu Dhabi real estate rose to 85, up 10% from last year.

Key source markets for property investors included Russia, China, the UK, France, Kazakhstan, and the US — highlighting the capital’s growing appeal as a secure and high-return investment destination.

Top-performing areas: Saadiyat leads

Saadiyat Island topped the list of high-value areas, registering more than Dh9.1 billion in property transactions. Yas Island followed with Dh5.86 billion, while Al Bahia accounted for Dh3.98 billion. Other active locations included Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Al Reem Island, Al Riyadh City, and Khalifa City — underscoring the widespread demand across the emirate.

Eng. Rashed Al Omaira, Acting Director General of ADREC, credited the launch of premium projects and regulatory enhancements for the performance. He noted that recent efforts to automate investor services and streamline processes have played a key role in boosting transparency and transaction speed.

ADREC said it remains committed to improving investor confidence and competitiveness through better legislation, innovation, and digital transformation in line with Abu Dhabi’s broader economic strategy.