Abu Dhabi Real Estate Transactions Cross $16.6 Billion Since January

Abu Dhabi, UAE – September 8, 2025 - Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector continues to show strong momentum, with the total value of property transactions reaching $16.6 billion (AED 61.15 billion) since the beginning of the year. This impressive figure was achieved through more than 16,873 transactions, highlighting the emirate’s resilience and sustained demand across both residential and commercial segments.

According to official data released by DARI, Abu Dhabi’s official digital real estate ecosystem, the market has been driven by a healthy mix of sales, mortgages, and usufruct agreements, reflecting growing investor confidence and a robust pipeline of ready and off-plan developments.

Sales Lead Market Activity

The report revealed that real estate sales transactions totaled $9.52 billion (AED 34.95 billion) across 9,210 transactions. This demonstrates a steady appetite for property purchases as developers continue to launch high-quality projects that appeal to both local and international buyers.

Usufruct transactions, which provide long-term rights to use and benefit from a property, also played a role in the market’s growth, amounting to $798 million (AED 2.93 billion) across 245 properties. This segment is gaining traction among investors seeking flexible ownership models that align with Abu Dhabi’s evolving property landscape.

Mortgage Market Remains Strong

The mortgage market continues to reflect strong financing activity, with 7,399 transactions recorded, totaling $6.30 billion (AED 23.16 billion) during the same period. This highlights the role of banks and financial institutions in supporting both homebuyers and developers, contributing to the emirate’s long-term real estate stability.

When combining both sales and mortgages, Abu Dhabi’s total real estate market activity reached a remarkable $18.28 billion (AED 67.155 billion) through 21,123 completed transactions since January.

Detailed Breakdown of Sales

DARI’s statistics also offered a closer look at the composition of property sales. A total of 11,287 sales were recorded, with a combined value of $11.15 billion (AED 40.95 billion).

• Ready properties: Generated $5.01 billion (AED 18.4 billion) through 4,950 transactions, showing strong demand for completed units ready for immediate occupation or investment returns.

• Off-plan properties: Accounted for $6.14 billion (AED 22.6 billion) from 6,337 transactions, demonstrating continued buyer confidence in Abu Dhabi’s future developments and upcoming master-planned communities.

Meanwhile, mortgage transactions recorded 9,836 deals, representing a total value of $7.04 billion (AED 26.2 billion), underlining the sustained role of credit financing in the market.

Abu Dhabi’s Position as a Regional Hub

This year’s performance reflects Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading regional hub for real estate investment. With a steady flow of off-plan launches, a variety of ready properties, and flexible financing options, the market is well-positioned to meet the diverse needs of homebuyers, investors, and institutional stakeholders.

The government’s continued focus on digital transformation, through platforms like DARI, also ensures greater transparency and efficiency, encouraging both local and international participation in Abu Dhabi’s property sector.