Abu Dhabi property transactions jump 119% in Q1 as UAE real estate market matures: Colliers
RIYADH: Abu Dhabi’s residential transaction activity surged 119 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, marking one of the strongest development figures across the UAE real estate market as the sector shifted toward a more measured growth phase, according to a report by Colliers.
The analysis said the UAE property market is moving beyond the exceptional momentum recorded in 2025, with performance increasingly shaped by asset quality, infrastructure investment and evolving investor and occupier demand.
The UAE’s property sector has remained one of the strongest-performing real estate markets globally over the past two years, driven by population growth, investor demand, government-backed infrastructure projects and economic diversification efforts.
However, after the rapid expansion seen in 2025, analysts say the market is now entering a more mature phase, with growth increasingly dependent on asset quality, location and long-term demand fundamentals rather than broad-based price surges.
