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

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% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. According to the report, the total value of real estate transactions reached AED 66 billion during the first three months of the year, compared to AED 25.31 billion in the same period last year, through the execution of more than 13,518 transactions, compared to around 6,896 transactions in the first quarter of 2025. The report indicated that sales and purchase transactions accounted for the largest share of real estate activity, recording a growth of 228.6% in Q1 2026, reaching AED 50.97 billion through more than 8,940 transactions, marking a 134% increase in the number of transactions compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, the value of mortgage transactions increased by 53.4% to reach AED 15.03 billion through more than 4,578 transactions, reflecting a 48.8% annual growth in transaction volume.
 Hudayriyat Island topped the list of the most active areas in terms of transaction value, recording approximately AED 11.97 billion, followed by Al Reem Island with AED 9.45 billion, then Saadiyat Island with AED 8.8 billion, while transactions in Yas Island exceeded AED 5.5 billion. Rashed Al Omaira, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, stated that the exceptional performance witnessed in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is not limited to achieving high growth rates, but also reflects a market built on solid foundations of real demand and sustainability, clearly demonstrating investor confidence in Abu Dhabi’s economy. Market indicators also showed continued strong demand across various real estate sectors, with rental activity maintaining its momentum through March, as the rental price index recorded an annual increase of 16% compared to March 2025, indicating sustained demand from both end-users and investors. The market also witnessed significant expansion in real estate development projects supported by growing development plans, with 16 new real estate projects registered in Q1 2026, representing a 60% increase compared to the same period last year. The residential supply in Abu Dhabi is expected to increase by more than 10,272 units during 2026, at an annual growth rate of approximately 3.3%, with further expansion expected to continue into 2027. The report also highlighted the exceptional performance of foreign direct investment, with individual investments reaching AED 8.27 billion during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 423% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Reference: http://66مليار درهم تصرفات عقارية في أبوظبي خلال الربع الأول من 2026