Abu Dhabi real estate transaction value exceeds AED 175bn in the 9 months of 2026
The emirate of Abu Dhabi recorded AED 95.8bn through 21,416 registered home sales during the first 9 months (January to September) of 2026. Total real estate transaction value for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 175.7bn, according to Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC).
Residential unit sales in Abu Dhabi reached AED 70.4bn in the first six months of 2026, with off-plan accounting for 89 percent of sales value. Ten leading developers accounted for 90 percent of off-plan primary sales at AED 51bn, and ten projects accounted for 43 percent of residential unit sales at AED 30bn. In the ready market, 61 percent of purchases were completed in cash, says ADREC.
Investor confidence
Leading property developers and other stakeholders are joining IREIS 2026, as investor confidence strengthens in UAE’s real estate. Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) joins IREIS as its Official Knowledge Partner while Emirates Development, Aqaar and Al Rasikhoon Real Estate partners with IREIS as Gold Sponsor, D’Souza Holding as Platinum Sponsor in addition to Silver Sponsors Azizi Developments, Ellington Properties, Dugasta Properties, Zimaya Properties and Capstone Real Estate and Vertix Holding reaffirming commitment as Strategic Partner of IREIS 2026.
“The exhibition reflects the diversity of opportunities available across the UAE. IREIS 2026 will bring developers, investors and buyers together under one roof to create new opportunities for sales, investment and strategic partnerships,” stated Arun Bose, IREIS.
