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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi, has reported that total transaction value grew by 34.5 percent to Dh25.3 billion across 6,896 deals in the first quarter of 2025 in the emirate, compared to Dh18.82billion from 5,773 transactions in the same period of 2024.
Buy and sell transactions totalled Dh15.51 billion through 3,819 transactions, reflecting a 26.7 percent increase in value and an 11 percent rise in volume compared to the first quarter of 2024. Mortgage transactions also recorded strong growth, reaching Dh9.8 billion through 3,077 transactions — a 49 percent year-on-year increase.
Saadiyat Island was the leading area for real estate transactions, recording deals amounting to Dh5.6 billion. It was followed by Yas Island, with Dh3.6 billion, and Mohammed Bin Zayed City, with Dh2.1 billion. Al Reem Island and Al Hudayriyat Island recorded over Dh1 billion in transactions.
The report highlighted continued activity in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with 384 transactions valued at Dh1.582 billion concluded by investors from 68 nationalities — up from 58 nationalities during the same period last year. This demonstrates growing confidence in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market, driven by regulatory policies and government initiatives that enhance its local and global appeal.
Acting Director-General of ADREC, Engineer Rashed Al Omaira, said, "ADREC continues to advance a more efficient, competitive, and sustainable real estate ecosystem, driven by digital transformation, reliable data, and continuous collaboration with strategic partners. These results highlight the strength of Abu Dhabi’s property market and its enduring attractiveness as a regional and international hub for real estate investment. The notable growth in transaction value and volume, alongside the rise in foreign investment, underscores the effectiveness of our regulatory frameworks and reinforces investor confidence in the market."
"We will continue to enhance our legislative and digital tools and promote transparency to establish a more flexible and sustainable real estate environment aligned with Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision."
