Why was 2025 a record year for Abu Dhabi property?
The biggest year Abu Dhabi had recorded, with deals up by almost half.
Deals reached a record Dh142 billion in 2025, up 44%, across 42,814 transactions, up 52%. Investors came from more than 100 countries, and foreign direct investment rose 13% to Dh8.2 billion. 1, 2
What happened?
Sales grew much faster than mortgages, so more of the money was buying, not borrowing. 1
| Value | Transactions | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Dh99.4bn | 25,604 |
| Mortgages | Dh42.7bn | 17,210 |
| Total | Dh142bn | 42,814 |
Who was buying?
Buyers from more than 100 countries, with Russia, China, the UK, France and Kazakhstan among the biggest investors. 1
What's the catch?
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Growth figures depend on the starting point.
ADREC reports a 44% rise. Comparing with the Dh96.2 billion first reported for 2024 gives nearer 48%, which suggests 2024 was revised. 2, 3 Use the official figure.
The total includes mortgages.
Sales alone were Dh99.4 billion.
Record years bring record supply.
More projects registered now means more homes completing in the years ahead. See what 2026 has done so far.
What should you read next?
Three guides that follow on from this one.
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