Abu Dhabi, UAE — Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded transactions worth a record AED 142 billion ($38.7 billion) in 2025, marking a 44 percent increase in value and a 52 percent rise in transaction volume compared with 2024, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) has said.
According to ADREC, the emirate logged 42,814 real estate transactions during the year, underscoring what it described as sustained market confidence and Abu Dhabi’s growing position as a global investment destination.
Sales and purchase transactions totalled $27.1 billion from 25,604 deals, while mortgage activity accounted for $11.6 billion across 17,210 transactions. ADREC said the balanced performance between end-users and investors reflected healthy demand alongside continued support from financial institutions.
Foreign direct investment in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector reached $2.2 billion in 2025, up 13 percent from the previous year. Investors from more than 100 nationalities participated in the market, with notable contributions from Russia, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, France and Kazakhstan.
Investment zones drew strong international interest, with foreign investment representing 72 percent of all real estate investment. The value of foreign investment in these zones rose 65 percent to $14.7 billion, compared with $9 billion in 2024.
“The outcomes recorded in 2025 are not accidental,” said Rashed Al Omaira, Director-General of ADREC. He said the sector’s performance reflected governance reforms, reliable data and a regulatory framework aimed at protecting investors while supporting sustainable growth.
The momentum was also reflected in the registration of 56 new real estate development projects during the year. Real estate professional licences increased by 57.7 percent to 3,566 licensed professionals.
ADREC said the 2025 performance positions the sector to continue contributing to Abu Dhabi’s broader economic diversification goals in 2026, supported by regulatory development, digital innovation and sustained investor confidence.
