Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded total transactions valued at AED142 billion in 2025, driven by a 44 per cent rise in value and a 52 per cent increase in transaction volume compared with the previous year, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the regulator of the emirate’s property sector.
The figures, released by ADREC as part of its year-end results, mark the sector’s performance as a record for the emirate and reflect what the authority describes as sustained market confidence from both local and international investors.
Of the total, AED99.4 billion was generated from sales and purchases, covering 25,604 transactions, while mortgage activity contributed AED42.7 billion from 17,210 transactions. ADREC said the distribution across end-users and investors points to demand from those seeking to live in the emirate as well as continued confidence from financial institutions.
Abu Dhabi property market grows 44% as foreign investment surges
The figures on mortgage activity also reflect what ADREC characterises as growing accessibility to real estate investment, underpinned by the development of Abu Dhabi‘s financial infrastructure.
Foreign direct investment in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector reached AED8.2 billion in 2025, a 13 per cent increase from 2024. Investors from more than 100 nationalities participated in the market, with contributions from Russia, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Kazakhstan.
Investment zones drew a portion of that international attention. Foreign investment in these zones accounted for a 65 per cent increase in value year-on-year, rising to AED54.13 billion from AED32.89 billion in 2024.
“The outcomes recorded in 2025 are not accidental they reflect a real estate market that has been deliberately shaped around trust, clarity, and long-term confidence. ADREC’s role has been to move the sector beyond activity and into maturity by establishing clear governance, reliable data, and a regulatory environment that protects investors while enabling sustainable growth. The scale and diversity of transactions seen this year demonstrate that Abu Dhabi has evolved into a market where capital is not only attracted, but retained through confidence in the system,” Engineer Rashed Al Omaira, Director General of ADREC said in a statement.
Abu Dhabi registers 56 new development projects and 3,566 licensed professionals in 2025
The year also saw 56 new real estate development projects registered in Abu Dhabi, alongside a 57.7 per cent increase in real estate professional licences issued.
The total number of licenced professionals reached 3,566 during the year, reflecting what ADREC describes as a response to both the scale of investor-friendly policies and the global reach of the emirate’s property offerings.
As Abu Dhabi enters 2026, ADREC said the results achieved during 2025 position the sector to continue contributing to the emirate’s broader economic objectives.
The authority pointed to regulatory standards, digital innovation, and market fundamentals as factors it expects to continue drawing regional and international investors in the period ahead.
The real estate sector is viewed by Abu Dhabi’s authorities as a pillar of the emirate’s economic diversification strategy, with 2025’s performance reinforcing its place within that framework.
