Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Achieves AED 94 Billion In Transactions By September 2025

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) has reported a significant rise in the emirate's property market activity for the first nine months of 2025. The total trading volume reached AED 94 billion, spanning 29,400 transactions. This represents a 43.3% increase in value and a 48% rise in transaction numbers compared to the same period last year, highlighting Abu Dhabi's growing reputation as a transparent and reliable real estate market.

Mortgage activities contributed AED 32.2 billion through 12,666 transactions, while sales and purchases accounted for AED 61.8 billion from 16,887 transactions. These figures indicate a balanced performance between end-users and investors, with mortgage trends showing increased financing confidence and institutional involvement.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by individuals in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector reached AED 6.2 billion by Q3 2025, marking a 35% increase from the previous year. Investors from 97 nationalities participated, with notable contributions from Russia, China, the UK, France, Kazakhstan, and the US. This reflects Abu Dhabi's ability to attract capital from diverse markets.

Total foreign investment in investment zones made up 74% of all real estate investments. This segment saw a value growth of 66%, reaching AED 35 billion compared to AED 21 billion during the same period last year. The registration of new development projects and an increase in professional licenses further demonstrate the sector's expansion.

The construction sector also showed robust growth with a value contribution increase to AED 57.5 billion from AED 52.3 billion in the same period of 2024. Combined with real estate activities, these sectors contributed AED 79.5 billion to Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP during H1 2025, accounting for 24% of this economic segment.

Engineer Rashed Al Omaira, Acting Director General of ADREC stated: "These results affirm the strength of Abu Dhabi’s real estate market fundamentals and the maturity of its investors." He highlighted that transparency and effective regulation have led to a rise in non-oil GDP contribution to AED 21.9 billion in H1 2025 from AED 20.2 billion last year.

Digital Transformation Initiatives

ADREC is spearheading digital innovation within Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector through initiatives like the Digital Buy & Sell Service and Madhmoun Platform. These efforts are enhancing market oversight and transparency, setting regional benchmarks for investor confidence.

The introduction of tools such as the ADREC Interactive Map is transforming how real estate transactions are conducted in Abu Dhabi. These advancements are part of ongoing efforts to ensure sustained confidence among homebuyers and investors alike.

The consistent growth in both transaction value and volume underscores continued trust from various stakeholders supported by ADREC's regulatory initiatives aimed at improving market efficiency.

With inputs from WAM