ADGM Launches Smart Digital Real Estate Services to Boost Transparency

ABU DHABI, UAE – October 20, 2025: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Registration Authority has unveiled a new suite of digital real estate services designed to enhance transparency, speed, and investor confidence across the capital’s expanding property sector.

The latest initiative builds on ADGM’s existing digital framework and reinforces its commitment to establishing a smart, secure, and fully integrated ecosystem for real estate transactions. The move supports Abu Dhabi’s broader vision of creating a sustainable and globally competitive property market driven by innovation and regulatory excellence.

From Digital Access to Smart Services

Following the successful transition of Al Reem Island under ADGM’s jurisdiction in 2024, the Registration Authority introduced several advanced tools, including off-plan agreement terminations, reservation agreement registration, SMART valuations, and enhanced leasing and broker permitting.

These additions mark a shift from basic digital access to what ADGM terms “smart services”, a transformation focused on improving operational efficiency, legal clarity, and investor protection.

New Framework for Off-Plan and Reservation Agreements

ADGM’s new off-plan termination framework introduces a regulated process for cancellations, offering both developers and buyers a transparent mechanism to resolve disputes efficiently and fairly.

Meanwhile, the reservation agreement registration feature provides an added layer of ownership protection by recording future property interests, ensuring contractual rights are properly documented and safeguarded.

SMART Valuations for Real Estate Insight

Another highlight of the initiative is the introduction of SMART valuations, allowing property owners and their authorised representatives to request indicative market values through a certified and transparent process.

According to ADGM, this feature simplifies property transactions and supports data-driven decision-making for investors, developers, and financial institutions, ensuring more accurate assessments of market value.

Upcoming Unified Escrow Account Service

Looking ahead, ADGM plans to launch a unified escrow account service via its digital platform, adding a critical layer of financial security by ensuring that transaction funds are released only when contractual conditions are met.

This enhancement is expected to further strengthen market trust, promote compliance, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a hub for regulated and transparent real estate activity.

With these new capabilities, ADGM continues to position itself at the forefront of smart governance in real estate, combining regulatory precision with digital innovation to shape the future of property transactions in the UAE capital.