Abu Dhabi’s residential market continues to expand, with around 15,900 new homes scheduled for completion in 2026 following a record year for property sales. Total transactions reached AED 73.2 billion in 2025, with deals rising 55% to about 22,400, according to analysis by Cavendish Maxwell.
Off-plan properties drove the market, accounting for 71% of residential transactions, while ready property sales also grew strongly. Developers delivered roughly 7,000 homes during 2025, bringing the emirate’s housing stock to about 315,000 units.
Key locations such as Yas Island, Al Reem Island and Saadiyat Island recorded strong price growth, with apartment prices rising more than 15% and villa values increasing about 12% on average.
Developers including Aldar Properties continue to lead market activity as population growth and investment demand sustain momentum in the capital’s housing sector.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer