Abu Dhabi's real estate market is on course for a record year after residential property transaction volumes and values rose sharply in the first half of 2026. A market analysis published by the ADXinteract platform showed that combined apartment and villa sales rose 173.9% in value to AED 84.49 billion, and 103% in volume to 16,585 transactions, compared with the same period last year.
The report highlighted the steady growth in Abu Dhabi's annual sales volumes over the past five years, from 7,242 transactions in 2021 to 9,053 in 2022, then 15,013 in 2023, 16,244 in 2024, and reaching 24,942 transactions with a total value of AED 91.9 billion last year.
So far this year, off-plan sales account for 78% of total transactions, with average property prices standing at AED 1,927 per square metre for apartments and AED 1,500 per square metre for villas — increases of 22.5% and 41% respectively compared with the first half of 2025.
Most market activity so far this year has been concentrated on Reem Island, which recorded the highest sales volume; Hudayriyat Island, which registered the highest total transaction value; Yas Island; and Saadiyat Island. Data from ADXinteract, a new digital real estate market analytics platform, shows that major development projects in these four areas accounted for 11,137 transactions (67.15%) of total sales, valued at AED 54.8 billion (64.86%) of total sales value.
Fateh Al Masdi, founder of ADXinteract, said the market continues to demonstrate strong momentum following a robust first-quarter performance, which saw 8,806 residential property sales with a total value of AED 48.76 billion. He added: "Abu Dhabi's market has moved from quiet strength to clear and powerful momentum. The sharp rise we have seen in sales value and transaction growth signals that the capital is entering a new phase, driven by genuine buyer demand, major project activity, and increased market transparency."