Abu Dhabi’s Real Estate Market Breaks Records in Q1 2025

by admin on May 27, 2025

In the first quarter of 2024, Abu Dhabi real estate market recorded total sales worth AED 3.3 billion. This year, during the same period, the market registered AED 5.04 billion in sales, according to data from Metropolitan Capital Real Estate.

This marks an annual growth of 53%, which is considered a very high rate for the global real estate market.

The Impact of International Investors on Abu Dhabi Real Estate Sales

International investors led property investments in the first quarter of the year. The secondary real estate market in the emirate now represents 11.4% of the total real estate market, attracting growing interest from final buyers and international investors seeking ready-to-move-in properties with attractive investment returns.

Top Deals of Q1 2025

One of the top deals in the first quarter of 2025 was a 7-bedroom villa on Saadiyat Island, sold for AED 83 million. This villa features direct access to the sea.
This deal reflects the increasing demand for exclusive residential communities in Abu Dhabi.

Villa, Townhouse, and Apartment Sales in 2025

• Luxury villa sales topped the real estate market in Abu Dhabi for 2025, with the secondary residential market recording a 15% increase in sales value, reaching AED 2.74 billion in the first quarter of 2025, compared to AED 2.38 billion in 2024.
• Townhouse sales recorded significant growth in the first quarter of 2025, with the sales value increasing by 142% to reach AED 76.89 million, compared to AED 31.71 million in the same period last year.
• Apartment sales experienced slight growth compared to last year, with an increase of only 7%, reaching AED 899.33 million compared to AED 840.69 million in the first quarter of 2024.

Who Made the Most of the Deals?

Emirati citizens had the largest share of real estate deals in the first quarter, accounting for 21% of the transactions, followed by Russians at 10%, Britons at 9%, and Indians at 8%.

Most Wanted Locations in Abu Dhabi – Q1 2025

Abu Dhabi offers a variety of popular residential areas, such as Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Yas Island, and other globally desirable locations.

Yas Island ranked first among the most active areas, recording 266 transactions in Q1 2025 with a total value of AED 755 million.
Al Reem Island followed it with 195 transactions valued at AED 275 million.

Al Reef came next with 127 transactions totaling AED 151 million.
Saadiyat Island recorded 113 transactions with a total value of AED 909 million.

With many attractive areas across the emirate, the secondary market in Abu Dhabi is expected to see continued growth in 2025.