Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre Reports AED 142 Billion in Property Transactions for 2025
Abu Dhabi’s property market closed 2025 with its strongest performance on record, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global investment destination.
According to year-end data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), total real estate transactions reached AED 142 billion across 42,814 deals, marking a 44% increase in value and a 52% rise in transaction volume compared to 2024. this milestone reflects more than cyclical growth. It signals a maturing market shaped by regulatory clarity, digital transformation, and sustained investor confidence.
Sales activity remained the primary engine of growth, generating AED 99.4 billion from 25,604 transactions. At the same time, mortgage activity contributed AED 42.7 billion from 17,210 transactions, demonstrating healthy participation from both end-users and institutional lenders. The balanced distribution between sales and mortgage transactions highlights a market supported by genuine residential demand as well as a strong financial framework that enables accessible property ownership.
Total real estate transactions were valued AED 142 billion from 42,814 transactions, representing a 44% increase in value and 52% surge in transaction volume compared to 2024
Foreign investment continued to play a pivotal role in 2025. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector reached AED 8.2 billion, reflecting a 13% year-on-year increase. Investors representing more than 100 nationalities participated in the market, with strong inflows from Europe, Asia, and key emerging economies. This broad international base underscores Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a stable and transparent investment environment.
Investment zones attracted the majority of overseas capital. Foreign investment within these designated areas accounted for 72% of total real estate investments, reaching AED 54.13 billion a significant increase compared to the previous year. The growth in these zones highlights the success of structured regulatory frameworks and ownership models designed to attract international buyers while safeguarding long-term market stability.
His Excellency Engineer Rashed Al Omaira, Director General of ADREC, noted that the 2025 results reflect deliberate structural reform rather than short-term expansion. He emphasized that governance, data transparency, and investor protection mechanisms have strengthened market resilience and elevated confidence among both regional and international stakeholders. According to ADREC, the focus has shifted from transaction volume alone to building a sustainable ecosystem capable of retaining capital over time.
The emirate’s growth trajectory was further supported by the registration of 56 new development projects during 2025. In parallel, the number of licensed real estate professionals rose by 57.7%, reaching 3,566 licensed practitioners. This expansion in professional capacity indicates rising market sophistication and increased oversight across brokerage, development, and advisory services.
Digital innovation has also been central to the sector’s progress. Enhanced transaction systems, improved data accessibility, and streamlined regulatory processes have increased efficiency while reducing risk. These structural improvements continue to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s reputation as one of the region’s most transparent property markets.
As the emirate moves into 2026, the performance achieved in 2025 positions real estate as a key contributor to broader economic diversification goals. Strong fundamentals, sustained foreign participation, and regulatory excellence collectively create a foundation for continued expansion.
With record transaction values, expanding international interest, and a stable financing environment, Abu Dhabi’s property sector enters the new year with momentum firmly on its side reinforcing its status as a trusted, future-ready global real estate hub.
