Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is showing remarkable growth in 2026, with property transactions reaching Dh155 billion during the first eight months of the year. This figure has already surpassed the Dh142 billion recorded throughout the entire year of 2025, highlighting the growing strength and investor confidence in the capital’s property sector.

The latest figures from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (Adrec) indicate that the market’s performance is not driven by a single strong period. Instead, transaction activity has remained consistently high throughout the year, suggesting that Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector is operating at a significantly larger scale than in previous years.

The market started 2026 strongly, recording Dh66 billion in transactions during the first quarter, representing a 160.7% increase compared with Dh25.31 billion during the same period in 2025. The number of transactions also nearly doubled, rising from 6,896 to 13,518.

Residential property has been a major contributor to this growth. By the end of June, residential unit sales had reached Dh70.4 billion, compared with Dh25.3 billion during the first half of 2025. Off-plan properties accounted for approximately 89% of residential sales value, demonstrating strong demand for new developments and future-ready communities.

International investors are also playing an important role in Abu Dhabi’s property market. Foreign direct investment in the emirate’s real estate sector reached Dh13.8 billion in the first half of 2026, exceeding the total FDI recorded during all of 2025. Investors from 116 nationalities participated in the market, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s increasing appeal to global property buyers.

Property prices have remained strong alongside the increase in transaction activity. According to JLL, apartment prices recorded a 19.4% annual increase, while townhouse prices rose by 11.2%. Strong off-plan activity was among the key factors supporting the positive sales trend.

Abu Dhabi’s residential supply is also expanding to accommodate future demand. Around 409,000 residential units were available across the emirate by mid-2026, while approximately 71,000 additional units are expected to be delivered by 2030. This continued development is expected to provide more options for both residents and investors.

With four months still remaining in 2026, Abu Dhabi appears well positioned to achieve its strongest annual property-market performance on record. Continued foreign investment, robust off-plan sales, rising property values and sustained transaction activity could further strengthen the emirate’s position as one of the UAE’s leading real estate investment destinations.