Real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached a total value of Dhs117 billion during the first half of 2026, according to the most recent market data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the organization in charge of overseeing the real estate industry in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. In comparison to the same period in 2025, this growth amounted to 112%, while the number of transactions climbed by 61.7%, confirming Abu Dhabi’s standing as a top real estate investment destination worldwide.
During the first half of the year, sales transactions dominated real estate activity. Their value increased by 163.7% to Dhs86.1 billion across 16,838 transactions as compared to the same time last year, indicating the expansion of the investor base and the ongoing strength of genuine demand. With 8,876 transactions, mortgage transactions saw a noteworthy 33.5% increase to reach Dhs26.7 billion. Gift sales totaled Dhs311.5 million, while long-term leasing and musataha transactions totaled almost Dhs4 billion.
The performance of foreign direct investment, which reached Dhs13.8 billion in the first half of 2026—a 309% increase over the same time last year—was also disclosed by the Center’s data. As a result of growing confidence among foreign investors and the allure of Abu Dhabi’s real estate market, the value of foreign direct investment recorded during the first half of the year surpassed the total achieved throughout 2025. This was the highest level of foreign direct investment ever recorded during the first half of a year.
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