The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center recorded an outstanding performance during the first half of 2025, achieving a record 39% growth in the value of real estate transactions, reaching AED 51.72 billion compared to AED 37.20 billion during the same period in 2024.
The number of real estate transactions rose by 12% to 14,167, reflecting accelerated market activity driven by increased buying, selling, and mortgage activities.
Sales and purchase transactions grew by 32% in value, reaching AED 32.69 billion across 7,964 transactions, while mortgages recorded a 52% increase in value, amounting to AED 19.03 billion through 6,204 transactions.
Growing International Investor Interest
Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector witnessed growing interest from international investors in the first half of 2025. The number of foreign direct investment transactions rose to 890, with a 3.3% increase in total value, reaching AED 3.382 billion.
The investor base expanded to include 85 nationalities, up 10% compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting the increasing confidence of global investors in Abu Dhabi’s real estate environment. The market recorded strong participation from investors in major and emerging economies, particularly Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, Kazakhstan, and the United States. This reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a global investment hub that combines economic stability with unique opportunities.
Top Performing Areas
In terms of transaction value, Saadiyat Island maintained its lead with transactions exceeding AED 9.1 billion, followed by Yas Island with AED 5.86 billion, and Al Bahia with AED 3.98 billion.
Other active areas included Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Al Reem Island, Al Riyadh City, and Khalifa City, reflecting the broad geographical spread of real estate activity across the emirate.