Record Growth in Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) announced that the emirate’s real estate market achieved a record AED 142 billion in transactions across 42,814 deals in 2025. This represents a 44% increase in value and a 52% surge in transaction volume compared to 2024, underscoring Abu Dhabi’s status as a global hub for real estate investment.
Foreign Investment and Market Dynamics
Foreign Direct Investment in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector reached AED 8.2 billion, marking a 13% growth from the previous year. Foreign investment in designated investment zones accounted for 72% of all real estate investments, amounting to AED 54.13 billion. This growth reflects Abu Dhabi’s appeal to international investors, particularly from Russia, China, the UK, US, France, and Kazakhstan.
Balanced Growth in Sales and Mortgages
The market saw balanced growth with sales transactions valued at AED 99.4 billion and mortgage activities contributing AED 42.7 billion. This balance suggests healthy demand from end-users and confidence from financial institutions, reinforcing the maturity of Abu Dhabi’s real estate ecosystem.
Strategic Developments and Future Outlook
ADREC’s Director General, His Excellency Engineer Rashed Al Omaira, emphasized the role of governance and regulatory frameworks in achieving these results. He stated that the sector’s evolution reflects a deliberate focus on trust, clarity, and long-term confidence. In 2025, 56 new real estate development projects were registered, and real estate professional licenses increased by 57.7%, reaching 3,566.
As Abu Dhabi moves into 2026, the achievements of 2025 position the real estate sector as a key contributor to the emirate’s economic diversification and long-term investment confidence.
