Real estate transaction value in Abu Dhabi jumped 76.6 percent to AED 203.01bn in the last 12 months ending June 30, 2026, with total number of transactions jumping 64.53 percent to 53,177, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), reflecting the growth of its property market that is expected to boost investor confidence.
Abu Dhabi prepares to host the largest property event – International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS) 2026, to be held from17 to 19 September 2026, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Total property sales in Abu Dhabi during the first six months reached AED 88.25bn, compared to the full-year sales of AED 93.34bn in 2025, ADREC statistics show. The total value of the half-yearly property transaction reached AED 121.90bn, compared to last year’s AED 142.21bn.
Growth trajectory
As the UAE’s real estate market continues its remarkable growth trajectory, IREIS 2026 will highlight investment opportunities not only in Abu Dhabi but also across Dubai, Sharjah Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and other fast-growing emirates.
The exhibition reflects the increasing trend of Abu Dhabi-based investors diversifying their property portfolios across the UAE, while developers from every emirate recognise the capital as one of the country’s strongest investment markets.
Alongside the exhibition, IREIS 2026 will host a high-level conference featuring government representatives, developers, financial institutions, economists and industry experts discussing the future of real estate investment.
Regional investment hub
Topics will include Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a regional investment hub, UAE banking and real estate expansion, sustainable infrastructure, fractional ownership and PropTech, foreign direct investment, the role of real estate in economic diversification, UAE–Europe investment corridors and the future of real estate brokerage.
“IREIS has grown into far more than an exhibition—it is the UAE’s real estate marketplace where developers meet serious investors and property transactions are concluded,” noted IREIS spokesperson Arun Bose.
