Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector delivered a standout performance in the first half of 2025, with total transaction values rising by 39 percent year-on-year to reach AED51.72 billion ($14.08 billion), up from AED37.2 billion in H1 2024, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center (ADREC).
The number of property transactions also rose by 12 percent, totaling 14,167 deals, driven by robust growth in sales, purchases, and mortgage activity. Sales and purchase transactions alone surged 32 percent in value to AED32.69 billion, recorded across 7,964 transactions.
Mortgage deals registered a substantial 52 percent increase in value, reaching AED19.03 billion through 6,204 transactions. International investor interest remained strong. Foreign direct investment (FDI) transactions reached 890, with a 3.3 percent rise in total value to AED3.38 billion.
Read: Revealed: Top performing areas in Abu Dhabi real estate in H1 2025
UAE capital’s growing appeal to investors worldwide
The number of nationalities investing in the market grew by 10 percent to 85, highlighting Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal to global investors. Key investor origins included Russia, China, the UK, France, Kazakhstan, and the U.S., affirming the emirate’s status as a trusted global investment destination.
Among high-performing areas, Saadiyat Island led with AED9.1 billion in transaction value, followed by Yas Island (AED5.86 billion) and Al Bahia (AED3.98 billion). Other active locations included Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Al Reem Island, Al Riyadh City, and Khalifa City.
Engineer Rashed Al Omaira, acting director general of ADREC, said: “The first-half performance reflects the growing confidence in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market, from both global and national investors, reflected in the sustained growth in transaction values and continued increase in foreign investment.
“The recent launch of high-quality projects has further energized the market and opened doors to attractive investment opportunities, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s attractiveness as a leading destination for sustainable real estate investment. Additionally, the initiatives ADREC recently launched and the facilitations it offered, including automation of a large number of processes and services, had a pivotal role in reaching this achievement, through streamlining the investor’s journey, accelerating transactions and enhancing transparency.”
ADREC continues to enhance the regulatory environment and user experience in alignment with Abu Dhabi’s economic vision, strengthening the sector’s regional and global competitiveness.
