Abu Dhabi Real Estate Hits $14B+ in H1 2025, Up 39% Year-on-Year

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 28 July 2025 - The Abu Dhabi real estate sector posted a remarkable performance in the first half of 2025, with transaction values reaching $14.09 billion (AED51.72 billion), a 39% increase compared to $10.14 billion (AED37.2 billion) in H1 2024, according to figures from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). This robust growth highlights the emirate's rising profile as a secure and attractive destination for both local and global real estate investors.

The number of property transactions rose 12% to 14,167 deals, fueled by notable gains in sales, purchases, and mortgage activity.

Sales and purchases increased 32% in value, totaling $8.90 billion (AED32.69 billion) across 7,964 transactions. Mortgage activity also saw a sharp rise, with 6,204 transactions reaching $5.18 billion (AED19.03 billion), a 52% increase in value compared to the same period last year.

Foreign Investment Strengthens with Broader Global Reach

International investor interest continued to rise, with 890 FDI transactions totaling $922 million (AED3.38 billion), a 3.3% increase in value. The number of nationalities participating in the market reached 85, up 10% year-on-year, underlining Abu Dhabi’s global appeal.

Investor inflows came from major and emerging economies, including Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, Kazakhstan, and the United States, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s status as a stable and opportunity-rich investment hub.

Top Performing Areas: Saadiyat, Yas, and Al Bahia

In terms of transaction value by location, Saadiyat Island remained the frontrunner at over $2.48 billion (AED9.1 billion). It was followed by Yas Island at $1.60 billion (AED5.86 billion) and Al Bahia at $1.09 billion (AED3.98 billion).

Other areas demonstrating strong market activity included Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Al Reem Island, Al Riyadh City, and Khalifa City, indicating broad-based demand across the emirate.

ADREC Attributes Growth to Investor Trust and Improved Processes

Eng Rashed Al Omaira, Acting Director General of ADREC, emphasized the increasing confidence in the market and the role of recent government-led improvements:

“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 energised 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.”

Regulatory Advances Align with Economic Vision

ADREC continues to improve the emirate’s legislative and service framework, helping drive Abu Dhabi’s long-term competitiveness in the regional and global real estate markets. With a focus on streamlining processes and enhancing transparency, the emirate is positioning itself as a top-tier destination for sustainable property investment.