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Abu Dhabi property transactions soar as market momentum builds
Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector continues to gather pace, with property transactions topping Dh203 billion over the past 12 months amid rising investor demand
- PUBLISHED: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 9:11 PM
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market continued its strong growth trajectory, with the value of property transactions jumping 112 per cent year-on-year to Dh204.2 billion in the 12 months to June 30, according to data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). Transaction volume rose 61.7% compared with the same period last year, highlighting growing investor confidence in the emirate’s property sector.
The momentum has continued into 2026, with Dh86.1 billion worth of sales transactions in the first six months of the year. Overall property transaction value stood at Dh117 billion during the first half.
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Analysts attribute the market’s resilience to Abu Dhabi’s expanding economy, population growth and long-term development pipeline.
The market’s strength is expected to provide a boost to the International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS) 2026, which will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from September 17 to 19. The event will bring together property developers, investors, financial institutions and homebuyers from across the UAE.
Industry participants say Abu Dhabi is increasingly serving as a hub for investors seeking opportunities across the UAE, with growing interest in projects in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah alongside developments in the capital.
Arun Bose of IREIS said the exhibition reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of the UAE property market. “Today, Abu Dhabi investors are actively investing in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and other emerging markets, while developers from across the Emirates recognise the capital as one of the country’s most important investment destinations,” Bose said. “IREIS 2026 will bring these opportunities together under one roof, creating an unmatched platform for sales, investment and strategic partnerships.”
Alongside property showcases, the event will host discussions on trends shaping the sector, including foreign investment, sustainable infrastructure, PropTech, fractional ownership and the role of real estate in the UAE’s economic diversification efforts.
