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AED 66 billion in real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi during the first quarter of 2026

The latest data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, the entity responsible for regulating the real estate sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, revealed that the emirate’s real estate market recorded its highest quarterly performance in history, with real estate transactions achieving a remarkable growth of 160.7%...

Municipalities and Transport" Issues Regulatory Decisions to Enhance the Efficiency of Abu Dhabi’s Real Estate Sector"

The Department of Municipalities and Transport has issued a package of administrative regulatory decisions to implement the provisions of Law No. (3) of 2015 concerning the regulation of the real estate sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, as amended by Law No. (2) of 2025. This step aims to...

Housing Demolition and Reconstruction Loan

The Demolition and Reconstruction Housing Loan allows citizens to demolish their old house and build a new one on the same land, with a loan amount of 1,750,000 AED, repayable in monthly installments. The loan aims to support low-income citizens, improve housing quality, and ensure proper legal and financial safeguards.

Aldar on track to handover more than 3,500 units in 2026

Since the beginning of the year, Aldar completed the construction of 1,075 homes, with 550 completed in March alone. Construction activity is advancing in line with planned timelines across all sites.

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre Adopts New Standards for Property Signage

Effective from January 1 The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre announced the adoption of new standards for real estate signage for “For Sale” and “For Rent” properties on building facades across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, effective January 1, 2026. Property owners and managers are required to install signage in...

Five Major Upcoming Projects Set to Transform Abu Dhabi’s Business and Real Estate Landscape

Abu Dhabi is set to witness a series of major projects in the coming years that are expected to transform the shape of the emirate and its business and real estate sectors. These projects include tourism, economic, and advanced infrastructure developments, enhancing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for...

Housing Grant

Housing Grant

The housing grant allows low-income citizens over 45 years of age to obtain a ready or under-construction home free of charge, based on a set of general and specific eligibility criteria that define the qualified categories and the rules for benefiting from the grant.

"Abu Dhabi Real Estate" Announces New Regulations for Handling Gifts in Citizens’ Housing Grants

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department and the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, has launched a new regulatory service to organize the gifting (Hiba) of housing grants to UAE nationals. The initiative comes in implementation of directives issued by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed...

Replacement of Residential Plot of Land with Another Residential Plot of Land

The “Residential Land Swap Service” enables UAE nationals to request changing the location of a residential land plot previously granted to them across all areas of the Emirate, either through exchanging with other beneficiaries or with residential lands available with the Authority. The service aims to support family proximity or...

Housing Loan Support and Exemption Services

The competent authorities provide a range of services and facilities to housing loan beneficiaries to support them in facing financial hardships and to enhance their social and living stability. These services include deferring installments, reducing their amounts, rescheduling payments, or suspending deductions. They also include exemptions from loan repayment in...

Abu Dhabi Housing Authority launches Expression of Interest service in Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra for UAE Nationals to select preferred residential projects.

The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has announced the launch of the “Expression of Interest” service for eligible citizens, as part of an initiative aimed at enabling them to independently select the most suitable housing project in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra. This service enhances citizens’ participation in...

Loan for Maintenance and/or Expansion and Addition to Existing Housing

The Maintenance, Extension, and Addition Loan allow UAE citizens to obtain financing of up to AED 1,100,000 to carry out maintenance works, extensions, or additions to an existing residential property. The loan amount is repaid through monthly installments, in accordance with the approved terms and conditions set by the competent...