Abu Dhabi real estate transactions jump to $6.9bn in Q1; Saadiyat Island stands out as lead area

Buy and sell transactions totalled AED15.51bn ($4.2bn) through 3,819 transactions, reflecting a 26.7 per cent increase in value and an 11 per cent rise in volume compared to the first quarter of 2024.

Mortgage transactions also recorded strong growth, reaching AED9.8bn ($2.7bn) through 3,077 transactions — a 49 per cent year-on-year increase.

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Saadiyat Island was the leading area for real estate transactions, recording deals amounting to AED5.6bn ($1.5bn).

It was followed by Yas Island, with AED3.6bn ($980m), and Mohammed Bin Zayed City, with AED2.1bn ($572m).

Al Reem Island and Al Hudayriyat Island recorded over AED1bn ($272m) in transactions.

The report highlighted continued activity in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with 384 transactions valued at AED1.582bn ($431m) concluded by investors from 68 nationalities — up from 58 nationalities during the same period last year.

This demonstrates growing confidence in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market, driven by regulatory policies and government initiatives that enhance its local and global appeal.

Rashed Al Omaira, Acting Director-General of ADREC, said: “ADREC continues to advance a more efficient, competitive, and sustainable real estate ecosystem, driven by digital transformation, reliable data, and continuous collaboration with strategic partners.

“These results highlight the strength of Abu Dhabi’s property market and its enduring attractiveness as a regional and international hub for real estate investment.

“The notable growth in transaction value and volume, alongside the rise in foreign investment, underscores the effectiveness of our regulatory frameworks and reinforces investor confidence in the market.

“We will continue to enhance our legislative and digital tools and promote transparency to establish a more flexible and sustainable real estate environment aligned with Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision.”