Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Transactions Reach AED117 Billion in H1 2026 as Foreign Direct Investment Grows 309%

Abu Dhabi, 17 July 2026 – The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi's real estate sector, announced that total real estate transactions in the emirate reached AED117 billion during the first half of 2026. According to ADREC's verified official market data, transaction value increased by 112% and transaction volume rose by 61.7% compared with the same period last year.

4 min read 03 Jun 2026

Temporary update to Annual Rental Cap Increase in Abu Dhabi

All residential, commercial, and industrial tenancy contract renewals to be processed at a 0% increase for the duration of the measure.

3 min read 03 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Activity Over Past Eight Weeks

Residential unit sales across March and April stable, with April exceeding 3,200 residential units sold and AED 13 billion in sales value.
Ready residential unit sales remained aligned with recent historical norms, with March variation followed by consistent activity in April.
Listing price trends reflected limited pricing adjustments, with ~90% of listings unchanged or increased and adjustments remaining modest in scale.
Active leases continue to grow week on week throughout 2026.

3 min read 04 May 2026