The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) has reported record-breaking results for the emirate’s real estate market in 2025, marking a significant year for both local and international investment.
In 2025, Abu Dhabi’s real estate market saw a total transaction value of Dhs 142 billion, driven by 42,814 transactions. This represents a 44% increase in value and a 52% rise in transaction volume compared to 2024. The growth highlights the emirate’s rising profile as a trusted global real estate hub.
The market was well-balanced, with Dhs 99.4 billion generated from sales and purchases in 25,604 transactions. Mortgage activity contributed Dhs 42.7 billion from 17,210 transactions, underlining the continued confidence of both end-users and investors in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector.
Foreign investment growth
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector reached Dhs 8.2 billion, a 13% increase from 2024. Investors from over 100 countries, including Russia, China, the UK, US, France, and Kazakhstan, played a significant role. Investment zones within Abu Dhabi drew the most international attention, with foreign investment in these areas accounting for 72% of all real estate investments. The value of this investment grew by 65%, reaching Dhs 54.13 billion, compared to Dhs 32.89 billion in the previous year.
Sector growth and diversification
2025 also saw the registration of 56 new real estate development projects and a 57.7% increase in real estate professionals, bringing the total number of licensed professionals to 3,566. These figures reflect the sector’s strong appeal and the effectiveness of the emirate’s investor-friendly policies.
His Excellency Engineer Rashed Al Omaira, Director General of ADREC, emphasized the significance of the results, stating, “The outcomes recorded in 2025 are not accidental. They reflect a real estate market that has been deliberately shaped around trust, clarity, and long-term confidence. ADREC’s role has been to move the sector beyond activity and into maturity by establishing clear governance, reliable data, and a regulatory environment that protects investors while enabling sustainable growth.”
With its regulatory framework, digital innovation, and strong market fundamentals, Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector is well-positioned to continue its growth into 2026. The sector is expected to remain a key pillar of the emirate’s economic diversification efforts, attracting both regional and international investors in the years ahead.
