Mubasher: The real estate market in Abu Dhabi recorded total property transactions worth AED 142 billion generated from 42,814 deals in 2025, according to a report by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC).
The registered income represented a 44% growth in value and a 52% increase in transaction volume compared to 2024 while highlighting Abu Dhabi's emergence as a trusted global hub for real estate investment and sustained market confidence.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Abu Dhabi's real estate reached AED 8.20 billion in 2025, signaling a 13% increase from 2024. This included investors from more than 100 nationalities, with significant contributions from Russia, China, the UK, the US, France, and Kazakhstan.
Investment zones captured significant international attention, with foreign investment accounting for 72% of all real estate investments and marking a substantial 65% growth in value to AED 54.13 billion compared with AED 32.89 billion in 2024.
Meanwhile, the real estate sector in Abu Dhabi demonstrated robust diversification with AED 99.40 billion generated from sales and purchases from 25,604 transactions, while mortgage activity contributed AED 42.70 billion from 17,210 transactions.
Rashed Al Omaira, Director General of ADREC, said: "The outcomes recorded in 2025 are not accidental they reflect a real estate market that has been deliberately shaped around trust, clarity, and long-term confidence.”
Al Omaira added: "ADREC’s role has been to move the sector beyond activity and into maturity by establishing clear governance, reliable data, and a regulatory environment that protects investors while enabling sustainable growth.”
The official noted: “The scale and diversity of transactions seen this year demonstrate that Abu Dhabi has evolved into a market where capital is not only attracted, but retained through confidence in the system.”
Driven by the global appeal of Abu Dhabi's real estate offerings and the effectiveness of the emirate's investor-friendly policies, the continued momentum is also reflected in the registration of 56 new real-estate development projects in 2025 and a 57.70% increase in real-estate professional licenses issued, reaching 3,566 licensed professionals during the year.
Outlook
ADREC report highlighted that as Abu Dhabi enters 2026, the performance achieved during 2025 positions the real estate sector to continue contributing to the emirate’s broader economic objectives, highlighting its role as a key pillar of diversification and long-term investment confidence.
The combination of regulatory excellence, digital innovation, and robust market fundamentals continues to attract both regional and international investors, setting the stage for continued growth in the years ahead.
