Abu Dhabi’s real estate market has shown unparalleled growth in recent years, breaking records and positioning itself as a cornerstone of the emirate’s economy. It will continue its momentum in 2026, due to increasing demand, growing population, and controlled supply. Offering strong returns, Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector is attracting investors from around the world.

The Abu Dhabi real estate market achieved record-breaking sales of AED 142 billion, with over 39,000 transactions, in 2025. This shows an approximate 38% YoY increase in volume and 47% YoY increase in value compared to 2024.  Approximately 24,773 sales have been registered, valued at AED 93.3 billion. The mortgage value has reached AED 42.8 billion. Off-plan sales dominated the market, accounting for 66.24% of the total transactions. A total of 16,410 off-plan sales have been recorded, valued at AED 58.4 billion.

On the other hand, ready sales reached 8,196, amounting to AED 32.7 billion. The primary segment saw 17,115 sales, totalling AED 65.4 billion, while a total of 7,658 secondary sales were registered, collectively valued at AED 27.12 billion.

Sales Value and Volume by Property Type

Property Type

Sales Volume

Sales Value

Residential

23,773

AED 82.4 billion

Commercial

194

AED 2.06 billion

Agricultural

576

AED 1.7 billion

Educational

4

AED 167 million

Healthcare

1

AED 5 million

Others

224

AED 6.2 billion

Breakdown of Residential Sales

Property Type

Sales Volume

Sale Value

Apartment

14,700

AED 35 billion

Villa

4,357

AED 27.4 billion

Plot for Villa

1,980

AED 5.99 billion

Townhouse/Attached Villa

1,912

AED 5.24 billion

Duplex

373

AED 1.47 billion

Penthouse

8

AED 145.3 million

Plot for Townhouse

4

AED 6.7 million

Top Performing Areas by Volume

The following areas demonstrated exceptional performance in terms of sales volume in 2025:

  • Al Reem Island: Total 5,511 sales
  • Yas Island: Total 3,719 sales
  • Al Saadiyat Island: Total 2,264 sales
  • Al Hudayriyat Island: 2,244 sales
  • Al Bahyah: 1,498 sales

Top Performing Areas by Value

The following areas have shown strong performance in terms of sales value in 2025:

  • Al Reem Island: AED 14.9 billion
  • Al Saadiyat Island: AED 14.12 billion
  • Al Hudayriyat Island: AED 11.9 billion
  • Yas Island: AED 9.23 billion
  • Al Bahyah: AED 5.94 billion

Most Expensive Projects Sold in 2025

Most Expensive apartments sold in 2025 include:

  • Saadiyat Grove - The Source: AED 60,329,720
  • The Fountain View Residences:  AED 50,874,325
  • The Fountain View Residences: AED 50,062,569
  • The Fountain View Residences: AED 46,353,548
  • The Fountain View Residences: AED 45,894,602

The most expensive villas sold in 2025 are given below:

  • Al Saadiyat Island: AED 100,323,224
  • Nourai Island: AED 80,000,000
  • Ghadeer Al Tayr: AED 80,000,000
  • Al Hudayriyat Island: AED 63,744,000
  • Al Kasir: AED 51,450,000

Best-Selling Projects in 2025 in Abu Dhabi

Here are the best-selling apartment projects:

Project

Total Volume

Value in AED

Gardenia Bay

757

AED 1,379,631,430

The Beach House

561

AED 1,931,718,282

Radiant Square

519

AED 673,411,683

Marina Square, Paragon Bay Mall

396

AED 625,049,440

Vista 1

385

288,183,312

Given below are the best-selling villa projects in Abu Dhabi in 2025:

Project

Volume

Value in AED

Bal Ghaiylam

1,110

AED 2,648,739,784

Private

430

AED 1,465,562,400

Al Deem Townhomes

348

AED 1,461,758,000

Bayn - Lagoon

219

AED 1,362,574,676

Al Naseem

214

AED 1,892,688,000

Shireen Khan, CEO of Kelt and Realty, said, “Abu Dhabi is reinforcing its position as a global real estate hub. The increasing demand, strong investors’ confidence, and high-value transactions represent a market shaped by sustainable growth rather than speculation. As we move to 2026, the market offers stability and lucrative investment opportunities.”

About Kelt and Co Realty

Kelt and Co Realty is a prominent real estate agency in the UAE, offering exceptional services to clients. At the core of business, they provide bespoke real estate advice and consultancy to investors, looking for their ideal home or a high-potential investment. Their professional guidance will help you make well-informed, confident, and strategic decisions. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, rent, or manage property, Kelt and Co Realty offers comprehensive solutions for every need.

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