• Abu Dhabi’s economy showed strong growth in H1 2025 with rising non-oil trade, foreign investment, and business confidence supporting housing demand.
• The residential market favored completed homes, with about 3,300 sales transactions: approximately 2,300 ready property sales and just over 1,000 off-plan sales.
• Off-plan sales declined due to fewer new project launches; however, demand for ready properties remained robust with price growth.
• Residential supply increased steadily with 2,400 units completed in H1 and around 10,400 more expected by year-end.
• Apartment prices rose by 14.4% year-on-year, villa prices by 11.1%, and apartment rental rates grew 13.9%.
• The outlook for the residential market remains positive with continued buyer interest, infrastructure developments, and skilled immigration expected to sustain demand and price growth.