Real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached AED17.24 billion ($4.69 billion) in the first two months of 2025, with over 5,000 transactions, reflecting the sector’s strong activity.
According to the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport’s DARI platform, real estate sales transactions since the beginning of the year totaled AED9.8 billion across 2,676 transactions. Meanwhile, mortgage transactions during the same period reached AED7.2 billion for 2,352 transactions. Additionally, the total value of usufruct transactions exceeded AED229 million for 28 properties.
January records $2.89 billion in transactions
Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a leading and reliable real estate investment destination, driven by its diverse offerings and commitment to transparency in providing data to investors, which enhances the quality of real estate services in the emirate. The sector’s momentum also reflects Abu Dhabi’s advanced infrastructure which supports the growth of various projects and fosters a competitive business environment.
In January, total transactions reached approximately AED10.6 billion ($2.89 billion) across 2,514 property deals, reflecting the continued positive momentum in the emirate’s property sector. Sales transactions totaled AED6.5 billion across 1,730 deals. Meanwhile, mortgage transactions from the beginning of the year until the end of January amounted to AED3.9 billion across 756 deals.
Usufruct transactions, or long-term leasehold agreements, exceeded AED230 million across 28 properties. According to the platform’s data, total property sales and mortgage transactions in Abu Dhabi reached approximately AED6.1 billion, spread across 1,379 transactions as 721 property sales were recorded, totaling AED2.5 billion, and 658 mortgage transactions were completed, amounting to AED3.6 billion.
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Real estate transactions grow 24.2 percent in 2024
The real estate sector saw a remarkable 125 percent annual increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), with the sector attracting over AED7.86 billion in 2024, according to recent data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center (ADREC). Contributions came from 2,302 investors across 105 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Russia, France and China.
Last year, Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector saw a 24.2 percent annual increase in transactions. The emirate’s real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience and diversity, positioning itself as a premier destination for global investors.
With a focus on catering to varied preferences, the sector has expanded its portfolio with a comprehensive range of unit sizes and investment options. This strategic approach resulted in 28,249 transactions in 2024, representing a 10.45 percent surge in total value, reaching AED96.2 billion. The sector recorded 16,735 sales transactions valued at AED58.5 billion and 11,514 mortgage transactions worth AED37.7 billion.
In 2024, Abu Dhabi also launched 38 new real estate projects for off-plan sales, alongside the completion of 12 major developments. These projects were strategically selected for their diverse offerings, innovative designs and affordability, appealing to a broad spectrum of investors.
