Abu Dhabi property transactions reach Dh171 billion after 76.1% surge

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre reported that total real estate transaction value in Abu Dhabi rose 76.1 per cent year-on-year to Dh171 billion in the first nine months of 2026. The figures were announced as the International Real Estate and Investment Show 2026 opened at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi.

Property sales served as the main driver of growth, according to the report. Sales transactions reached 23,749 valued at Dh119.33 billion during the nine-month period.

This represents a 105 per cent increase in sales value and a 49.2 per cent increase in transaction volume compared to the same period in 2025. In the first nine months of 2025, Abu Dhabi recorded 15,910 sales transactions worth Dh58.20 billion.

Speaking at the event, Amer Al Ahbabi, Chairman of Vertix Holdings, attributed the market growth to government vision, stability, and infrastructure investment. He noted that these factors continue to draw foreign investors to the emirate.

Arun Bose, Director of the exhibition, highlighted growing buyer interest in waterfront developments across Saadiyat Island, Reem Island, and Hudayriyat Island. He added that he expects significant real estate growth in the UAE across 2027 and 2028.

Separately, Abu Dhabi advanced eight places to rank 33rd globally in JLL's 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index, scoring 2.42. The achievement moved the emirate into the index's Transparent tier and placed it second regionally.

What do these terms mean?

Transaction Value: The total monetary worth of property purchases, sales, and mortgage deals recorded within a specific timeframe.

Real Estate Transparency Index: A global benchmark measuring market data availability, legal frameworks, governance, and investment conditions across property markets.