RIYADH: Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector posted strong growth in the first half of this year, reaching 117 billion dirhams ($31.9 billion), up 112 percent year on year, official data showed.
In a press statement, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center revealed that transaction volume in the emirate rose by 61.7 percent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.
Foreign direct investment in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market also posted strong growth, surging 309 percent to 13.8 billion dirhams in the first half, surpassing the total FDI figure recorded for the whole of 2025.
The latest figures highlight Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal as a regional investment destination, supported by policies aimed at expanding foreign ownership, strengthening market transparency, and accelerating private sector growth.
Rashed Al Omaira, director general of ADREC, said: “Investment decisions begin long before a transaction takes place. They begin with a clear understanding of the market, its direction and the rules that govern it. Our focus at ADREC is to provide that visibility from the outset through transparent regulation and reliable, up-to-date data, giving investors a stronger basis on which to assess opportunities and make long-term decisions.”
