Investors flock to Abu Dhabi as real estate sales surge, exceeding AED17 billion

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is experiencing a significant uptick, with total transactions exceeding AED17.24 billion (approximately $4.7 billion) in the first two months of 2025. These figures, representing over 5,000 individual transactions, showcase the emirate’s ongoing appeal as a leading investment destination.

Data from the DARI platform, managed by the Department of Municipalities and Transport, reveals that real estate sales transactions alone have contributed AED9.8 billion (around $2.7 billion) through 2,676 deals since the start of the year. In addition, mortgage transactions have also shown strength, amounting to AED7.2 billion (approximately $2 billion) across 2,352 transactions, demonstrating robust investor confidence and active financing within the marketplace.

Furthermore, usufruct transactions, which pertain to leasehold property arrangements, have surpassed AED229 million (about $62.3 million), encompassing 28 properties during the same time frame.

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Abu Dhabi is reinforcing its status as a dependable and vibrant real estate investment centre, thanks to a blend of diverse property options, clear market data, and proactive governmental initiatives. The emirate’s well-developed infrastructure and favourable environment for investors provide solid support for the ongoing growth of the sector, enhancing its attractiveness to both domestic and international buyers.

The robust performance observed in early 2025 highlights Abu Dhabi’s resilience and its long-term growth prospects, reaffirming its essential role in the regional real estate landscape.