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ADREC releases the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report for H1 2026

Rental price movement, supply projections through 2030, and the latest published data 233,000 active residential lease contracts recorded across the emirate, with lease values of AED 9.3 billion New-lease prices rose 17% for apartments and 9% for villas, and 21% and 16% within investment zones, with month-on-month growth reaching 1.6% in December and January Residential unit sales of AED 70.4 billion, with off-plan accounting for 89% of sales value; Emirati buyers committed AED 21.0 billion against AED 8.9 billion in H1 2025 Residential supply of approximately 409,000 units, with 71,000 additional units projected by 2030 and deliveries peaking in 2028

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18 Aug 2026
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In line with the objectives of the Year of Family 2026: Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre Launches Digital Land Purchase Registration Service to Strengthen Family Bonds in Outlying Areas

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 4 August 2026: The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and the authority responsible for regulating the real estate sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, has launched a new service that enables UAE citizens to submit applications to purchase residential land in outlying areas near their relatives' homes. The service is available through the Abu Dhabi Government Services platform TAMM and is subject to the approved terms and eligibility requirements.

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4 Aug 2026
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Abu Dhabi Real Estate Transactions Reach AED117 Billion in H1 2026 as Foreign Direct Investment Grows 309%

Abu Dhabi, 17 July 2026 – The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi's real estate sector, announced that total real estate transactions in the emirate reached AED117 billion during the first half of 2026. According to ADREC's verified official market data, transaction value increased by 112% and transaction volume rose by 61.7% compared with the same period last year.

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3 Jun 2026
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Abu Dhabi Real Estate Activity Over Past Eight Weeks

Residential unit sales across March and April stable, with April exceeding 3,200 residential units sold and AED 13 billion in sales value Ready residential unit sales remained aligned with recent historical norms, with March variation followed by consistent activity in April Listing price trends reflected limited pricing adjustments, with ~90% of listings unchanged or increased and adjustments remaining modest in scale Active leases continue to grow week on week throughout 2026  

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4 May 2026
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Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre reports 160.7% growth in transactions to AED 66 billion in Q1 2026, the highest quarterly performance on record

• Total transactions reached AED 66 billion across 13,518 transactions  • Sales and purchases drove the majority of activity, totalling AED 50.97 billion (up 228.6%), while mortgage transactions reached AED 15.03 billion (up 53.4%).  • Development activity continued to expand, with 16 new projects registered  • Hudayriyat Island emerged as the top-performing area with AED 11.97 billion in transactions, followed by Reem Island (AED 9.45 billion) and Saadiyat Island (AED 8.8 billion).  • Strong demand continues to outpace supply, emphasising the market strength • Foreign direct investment saw growth of 423%, reaching AED 8.27 billion from investors representing 99 nationalities, equivalent to the total FDI recorded throughout all of 2025. 

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13 Apr 2026
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Department of Municipalities and Transport issues regulatory decisions to enhance transparency and governance in real estate sector in Abu Dhabi

• Four administrative decisions issued to implement provisions of Law No. (3) of 2015 in Abu Dhabi (as amended), addressing escrow account disbursement controls, jointly owned property management, owners' committee bylaws, and compensation due to developer in the event of a purchaser breach of obligations under an off-plan sale agreement, as well as the procedures for refunding of outstanding amounts to the purchaser. • Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a leading global real estate investment destination through a flexible and sustainable legislative environment that supports developers, protects investors, and responds to future growth requirements • H.E. Rashed Al Omaira: The decisions establish a clear executive framework for the provisions of the law, ensuring a balance in contractual relationships as it clarifies the rights and obligations of all parties involved whilst ensuring efficiency of procedures.  

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13 Apr 2026
ADREC Leads Strategic Partnership

ADREC Leads Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Real Estate with Blockchain Innovation Across Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) – the custodian and regulator of the Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector –today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Technology Innovation Institute, VentureOne, Finstreet Limited, ADI DLT Foundation, and Advanced Real Estate Services. This landmark agreement establishes a comprehensive framework bringing together six key entities to advance blockchain technology integration within Abu Dhabi's real estate sector in a unified effort to enhance transparency, efficiency, and security across real estate transactions and services.

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21 Jan 2026
ADREC Leads Strategic Partnership

ADREC Leads Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Real Estate with Blockchain Innovation Across Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) – the custodian and regulator of the Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector –today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Technology Innovation Institute, VentureOne, Finstreet Limited, ADI DLT Foundation, and Advanced Real Estate Services. This landmark agreement establishes a comprehensive framework bringing together six key entities to advance blockchain technology integration within Abu Dhabi's real estate sector in a unified effort to enhance transparency, efficiency, and security across real estate transactions and services.

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21 Jan 2026
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Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre Reports AED 94 Billion in Transactions a 43.3 % year-on-year Increase Highlighting Sector Growth and Investor Confidence

Abu Dhabi, 29 Oct 2025 – The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) - the custodian and regulator of the Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector today announced that Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded a total trading volume of AED 94 billion across 29,400 transactions during the first nine months of 2025, marking a 43.3% increase in value and a 48% surge in transaction volume compared with the same period last year.

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14 Nov 2025
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Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre Introduces the Gulf Region's First Multiple Listing Service Platform Madhmoun

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), has announced the upcoming launch of Madhmoun - Abu Dhabi's first-ever Multiple Listing Service (MLS) platform. The Gulf Region initiative, Madhmoun, has been devised to provide the much-required transparency, efficiency and trust in the real estate market for brokers, developers, and buyers alike by offering a reliable and centralised platform for property transactions.

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27 Mar 2025
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ADREC Partners with Experts to Elevate the Skills and Standards of Abu Dhabi Real Estate Professionals

14 October 2024 – Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the regulator of Abu Dhabi's real estate sector, signed a Memorandum of Understanding today with five training institutions to enhance the skills and expertise of real estate professionals in the Emirate. The partnership reinforces ADREC's strategic objective to elevate service quality, strengthen professional standards, and contribute to the sustainable development of the real estate market.

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14 Oct 2024