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Abu Dhabi's residential real estate market recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, with the value of apartment and villa sales rising 173.9% year-on-year to AED 84.49 billion, while transaction volumes increased 103% to 16,585 deals, according to property intelligence platform ADXinteract. Off-plan properties accounted for 78% of all transactions, with residential prices continuing to rise across the emirate. Al Reem Island, Al Hudayriyat, Yas Island and Al Saadiyat Island remained the most active markets, collectively contributing nearly two-thirds of the total transaction value. The report also highlighted a healthy absorption rate across projects currently under development.
Abu Dhabi's residential real estate market continued its strong growth trajectory during the first half of 2026, with the value of apartment and villa sales increasing by 173.9% year-on-year to AED 84.49 billion, according to a market analysis released by property intelligence platform ADXinteract. Residential transaction volumes also rose significantly, increasing 103% to 16,585 sales compared with the corresponding period last year.
The report indicates that the emirate is on course for its strongest annual residential property performance, supported by sustained demand, rising property values and continued activity in the off-plan segment.
Historical transaction data published by ADXinteract shows a consistent expansion in Abu Dhabi's residential market over the past five years. Annual residential sales increased from 7,242 transactions in 2021 to 9,053 in 2022, before rising to 15,013 in 2023 and 16,244 in 2024. During 2025, the market recorded 24,942 residential transactions with a combined value of AED 91.9 billion.
The report noted that off-plan properties accounted for 78% of all residential transactions completed during the first six months of 2026, reflecting continued buyer interest in newly launched developments. Median apartment prices reached AED 1,927 per sq ft, representing a 22.5% increase from the first half of 2025, while median villa prices climbed 41% to AED 1,500 per sq ft.
Market activity remained concentrated in several key residential destinations. Al Reem Island recorded the highest number of residential sales with 4,545 transactions, followed by Yas Island with 3,031 deals, Al Hudayriyat with 2,190 transactions, Al Saadiyat Island with 1,371 transactions, and Khalifa City with 704 deals.
In terms of transaction value, Al Hudayriyat led the market with residential sales worth AED 18.95 billion, followed by Al Reem Island at AED 14.17 billion, Al Saadiyat Island at AED 13.18 billion, Yas Island at AED 8.50 billion, and Ramhan Island at AED 2.90 billion.
According to ADXinteract, the four principal residential markets—Al Reem Island, Al Hudayriyat, Yas Island and Al Saadiyat Island—accounted for 11,137 transactions, representing 67.15% of all residential sales completed during the first half of the year. Together, these locations generated AED 54.8 billion, or 64.86% of the total value of residential transactions.
The report also highlighted ongoing development activity across the emirate. Abu Dhabi currently has 286 residential projects under development comprising 98,823 units, with an average absorption rate of 51%, indicating sustained buyer demand for upcoming supply.
Commenting on the market, ADXinteract Founder Fateh Al Msaddi said Abu Dhabi's residential sector had maintained the momentum established during the first quarter of the year, when 8,806 residential properties worth AED 48.76 billion were sold. He stated that the increase in transaction values and volumes reflected stronger end-user demand, increased project launches and improving market transparency.
ADXinteract also reported that Abu Dhabi's real estate ecosystem currently comprises 1,124 registered agencies, 3,699 brokers—including 3,378 employed by registered agencies and 321 operating independently—and 140 developers, of which 38 are primary developers and 102 are secondary developers undertaking projects within master developments.
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