• Abu Dhabi's real estate market achieves 44% growth in transaction values hitting record levels of AED 142 Bn in 2025 as population growth drive historic performance across all property sectors, quadrupling since 2022
  • Real estate sales drove the overall sector, accounting for a record-high AED 93 Bn in 2025, with residential units sales jumping 67% to AED 76 billion
  • 87% of residential units sales value in 2025 was registered as cash transactions
  • Foreign buyers drive 62% of y-o-y market growth in residential units sales
  • Abu Dhabi maintains exceptional market stability with as overall retail occupancy reaches a five-year high of 94% and office occupancy remained above 95%

Abu Dhabi, The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi's real estate sector, has released the latest Real Estate Market Report 2025 providing comprehensive analysis of supply and demand dynamics, pricing behaviour, investment patterns, and forward-looking projections that define the emirate’s evolving real estate landscape. The report represents the latest iteration in a bi-annual series of comprehensive market analyses, positioning Abu Dhabi as a regional leader in data-driven decision making in real estate.

ADREC’s flagship report serves as the definitive source for transparent real estate insights, featuring market values reaching historic highs driven by sustained economic growth, robust population expansion of 7.5% in 2024, and foreign investor confidence. The report encompasses detailed supply and demand analytics, transaction performance metrics, geographic distribution patterns, and forward-looking projections through 2030.

"The report demonstrates Abu Dhabi's position as a global real estate destination of choice, with a sector defined not only by growth, but by stability, transparency, and long-term confidence." said H.E Rashed Al Omaira, Director General of ADREC. " The data confirms that demand fundamentals remain strong, supply expansion is disciplined, and price movement is occurring in an orderly and sustainable manner. These dynamics reflect the strength of Abu Dhabi’s economic foundation and the effectiveness of a regulatory framework designed to safeguard investors while enabling responsible development."

"As we look towards 2030, continued planning discipline, advanced digital infrastructure, and strengthened governance will remain central to shaping a resilient real estate ecosystem that supports Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global destination to live, invest, and thrive.”

Transaction Values Reach Historic Peaks Across All Sectors

The 2025 transaction performance establishes new benchmarks for market activity, with total real estate values hitting AED 142 billion, representing a remarkable 44% acceleration from 2024 levels. Real estate sales dominated market activity, accounting for a record-high AED 93 billion and representing 66% of total transacted value, signalling exceptional market health and transaction robustness.

Residential unit sales emerged as the primary growth driver, expanding from approximately AED 19 billion in 2022 to AED 76 billion in 2025, representing a fourfold increase driven by off-plan sales growth and master-planned community development. The market's international appeal is demonstrated through foreign investment patterns, with resident expatriates and non-resident foreign investors driving 62% of total 2025 residential sales value. Top 10 developers capture 91% of residential off-plan primary sales value totalling AED 50 billion, while the top 10 projects contributed 32% of total sales at AED 24 billion.

Supply and Demand Dynamics Drive Exceptional Price Performance

Abu Dhabi's real estate market establishes fundamental strength through sustained demand-supply imbalances across all sectors. The emirate's residential inventory reached 401,000 units in 2025, with occupied units growing at 6.6% annually compared to supply growth of 2.8% since 2022, creating conditions for accelerated price appreciation. Apartment prices recorded their sharpest annual increase in recent years, with sale prices rising 19% and new lease prices climbing 16% between 2024 and 2025.

Villa performance mirrored this strength, with sales prices increasing 13% and rental yields demonstrating robust 14% growth in investment zones. The market's structural health is evidenced by rental units comprising 71% of total occupied units, driving strong rental yields across the emirate. Future supply projections indicate continued momentum, with residential stock expected to grow 2.9% annually through 2030, supported by 43,000 new units anticipated from investment zones where 98% of new apartments will be delivered.

Commercial Real Estate Achieves Peak Occupancy and Pricing Power

Abu Dhabi's commercial sectors demonstrate exceptional performance, with retail and office markets reaching multi-year occupancy highs driven by economic expansion and constrained supply growth. The retail sector achieved total supply of 3.8 million square meters by 2025, with street retail and community malls forming the market backbone at 44% of total gross leasable area. Overall retail occupancy surged to 94% in 2025, reaching a five-year peak supported by demand growth outpacing 2.3% annual supply increases, resulting in new lease prices accelerating 8% year-over-year.

Office market performance proved equally robust, with total supply reaching 3.4 million square meters and occupancy maintaining structural strength above 96%. Supply growth of less than 2% compared to 2024, combined with 9% job growth and 6.4% expansion in professional roles, drove new office lease prices up 11% in 2025. Yas Island emerged as the leading office destination, driving 20% of new supply between 2022 and 2025, highlighting geographic diversification within the emirate's commercial landscape.

ADREC's technological advancement of digital real estate services, including virtual transaction capabilities, enhanced analytical tools, and expanded market transparency aligned with the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025–2027. Robust data methodologies including price-range validation, transaction filtering, and geographic stratification ensure analytical accuracy and support informed decision-making across the sector.

The complete Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report 2025, is available at [link].

About The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC)

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) was established in November 2023 as an affiliate under the Department of Municipalities and Transport with the mission to accelerate growth across the real estate ecosystem in the emirate. ADREC unifies and strengthens the real estate sector in Abu Dhabi through a comprehensive regulatory framework to further enhance the efficiency of real estate and strengthen oversight, as well as increase transparency and support for residents, investors, real estate companies and professionals. ADREC’s strategy is centred around enhancing supply and growing demand through its four key sectors: Real Estate Strategy, Real Estate Promotion, Real Estate Regulation, and Real Estate Transactions Management.

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Heba Al-Haj | ADREC - Real Estate Promotion  
Heba.Haj@adrec.gov.ae