According to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), which oversees and regulates the real estate industry in Abu Dhabi, the total transaction value for 13,518 transactions in the first quarter of 2026 was Dhs66 billion, up 160.7% from Dhs25.31 billion from 6,896 transactions during the same period in 2025. Through 8,940 transactions, sales and purchases totaled Dhs50.97 billion, representing a 228.6% increase in value and a 134% increase in volume over Q1 2025.
Additionally, 4,578 mortgage transactions totaled Dhs15.03 billion, a 53.4% increase in value and a 48.8% increase in volume over the previous year. With sales totaling over Dhs11.97 billion, Hudayriyat Island was the most active real estate market. Yas Island reported activity above Dhs5.5 billion in transactions, followed by Reem Island with Dhs9.45 billion and Saadiyat Island with Dhs8.8 billion.
“This quarter’s performance is a clear reflection of the confidence Abu Dhabi continues to earn from investors both locally and internationally,” stated ADREC Director-General Rashed Al Omaira. “A market that is becoming more disciplined and clearly focused on long-term investment is indicated by reaching a record level of activity, in addition to being a sign of demand.” “Our role as ADREC is to ensure that this growth is supported through consistent oversight and a regulatory framework that upholds trust and accountability across the sector,” he continued. Abu Dhabi’s power comes from this. The market is positioned as a dependable place to invest because it is based on solid fundamentals rather than short-term momentum.
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