ADREC: Abu Dhabi Property Market Grows 34% to AED 25.3B in Q1 2025

Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector has posted a strong start to the year, with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) announcing a 34.5% increase in transaction value for Q1 2025. Total transactions reached AED 25.3 billion, signaling renewed investor confidence and robust activity across the capital’s residential, commercial, and land sectors.

A total of 7,613 transactions were recorded, including 3,749 sales and 3,864 mortgage-based deals, spanning over 9.1 million square metres. The data reflects not only the scale of investment but also the geographical diversity, with high-performing areas including Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Al Shamkha, and Al Raha Beach.

Saadiyat Island led in transaction value at AED 3.1 billion, followed by Yas Island (AED 2.6 billion) and Al Shamkha (AED 2 billion). The city of Abu Dhabi accounted for the lion’s share with 5,236 transactions totaling AED 19.4 billion. Al Ain contributed AED 2.2 billion across 1,722 transactions, while Al Dhafra recorded AED 387 million in activity.

Engineer Rashed Al Omaira, Acting Director-General of ADREC, emphasized the importance of transparency and investor trust in sustaining the market’s upward trajectory. “This level of growth underscores the strength and maturity of Abu Dhabi’s real estate ecosystem,” said Al Omaira. “Through data-driven governance, strategic planning, and investor-friendly policies, we are continuing to enhance the sector’s performance and long-term sustainability.”

ADREC’s ongoing digital transformation initiatives — including streamlined online services and advanced transaction platforms — are helping to improve transparency, efficiency, and accessibility for both investors and developers.

The capital’s real estate momentum aligns with wider regional trends, where demand for high-quality residential and mixed-use properties remains strong. Abu Dhabi’s strategic focus on economic diversification, infrastructure development, and enhanced quality of life has positioned it as a leading destination for property investment in the MENA region.

With over AED 25 billion in property deals just in the first quarter, 2025 is shaping up to be another record-setting year for the UAE capital.