• Sales of ready-built residential units maintained their usual historical levels as activity stabilized during April .
• 92% of real estate listing prices are stable or have recorded price increases, reflecting the stability of the real estate market and the balance of pricing levels .
• Active residential lease contracts have continued their gradual weekly growth since the beginning of 2026 .

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center (ADREC) , the regulatory body for the real estate sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has released its latest real estate market performance indicators for the past eight weeks. This is part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency in the sector and provide a clearer picture of market trends and real estate transactions, thereby strengthening the confidence of investors, developers, and stakeholders in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market . The center’s data confirms that the past two months have witnessed remarkable stability in the real estate market, with strong sales and rental levels, the continued launch of prominent real estate projects, and active demand for ready-to-move-in residential units, along with increased off-plan sales. This demonstrates the continued momentum of the real estate sector and reinforces the Emirate’s position as a leading destination for attracting real estate investments globally.

Specifically, market data showed that around 2,600 sales transactions for residential units were recorded during March 2026, compared to around 2,700 transactions in the previous January, and more than 3,100 transactions during February of this year, while the number of sales transactions for residential units during April exceeded 3,200 transactions, surpassing the activity levels recorded during January and February 2026 .

Regarding the total value of sales, April alone saw over AED 13 billion in residential unit sales, reflecting continued strong activity in the real estate market and stable demand levels . Residential unit sales transactions include off-plan and completed units, with completed unit sales being the most closely linked indicator of actual and immediate market demand, given their ability to provide a direct reading of buyer activity during the same period .

Strong activity in the real estate market within the range of normal fluctuations

Over the past eight weeks, the market has continued to perform within its normal range of fluctuations. January and February saw strong activity, followed by relative stability in March, before activity returned to higher levels in April, aligning with historical market trends. The relative stability in March is attributed to the coinciding of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr holiday, along with unstable weather conditions and some regional developments .

Sales of completed units in March reached 482 units, with a transaction value of approximately AED 1.2 billion, compared to the monthly average of around 560 units and a value of approximately AED 1.6 billion during January and February. April saw sales of 529 completed units, valued at around AED 1.6 billion, in line with typical market levels .

Continuing to launch off-plan real estate projects

Meanwhile, off-plan real estate development projects continued their activity during the past period, with the launch of several prominent new projects, including Tara Park by Modon, Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana Real Estate Development, Yas Park Place by Aldar, and Sobha City Abu Dhabi . The continued launch of new projects reflects the strong momentum in real estate development activity, with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center continuing to monitor and register off-plan sales transactions in its real estate records in the coming period .

Stability in real estate listing price trends

Real estate listing and pricing trends remained stable and consistent with historical market patterns during March and April . During March, the percentage of real estate listings that saw price changes rose to about 12%, compared to an average of about 8% between October 2025 and January 2026, before this percentage declined during April to about 4%, the lowest level recorded since October 2025 .

Overall, during March and April, approximately 92% of real estate listing prices remained stable or recorded price increases, while only 8% of listings witnessed price changes. Approximately 90% of those minor changes were within a limited range of less than 10%, reflecting the continued stability of the real estate market and the balance of pricing levels .

Continued growth in the residential rental market

Meanwhile, the residential rental market continued its upward trajectory, with the number of rented and active residential units growing weekly since the beginning of 2026. This growth aligns with the trends observed in the market over the past two to three years, with occupancy rates continuing to rise at a moderate pace . For its part, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center continues to publish real estate information and indicators regularly through its official platforms, providing clients and investors with direct access to performance indicators and real estate transaction data, thus reinforcing transparency and credibility and offering a clearer view of developments in the Abu Dhabi real estate market .

About Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center:

Launched by the Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi in October 2023, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center aims to enhance the emirate’s position as a leading global real estate investment destination and stimulate real estate activity to increase the sector’s contribution to non-oil GDP. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center is responsible for driving a positive transformation in the real estate sector by focusing on four key pillars: real estate strategy, real estate promotion, real estate regulation, and real estate transaction management. The center focuses on elevating the real estate ecosystem, prioritizing the enhancement of the quality of life for tenants, owners, developers, and investors. This includes streamlining procedures, developing the legislative framework, and leveraging technology to deliver sustainable and seamless services. In collaboration with industry partners, the center will work to elevate the standard of real estate development projects and the overall lifestyle in Abu Dhabi. By focusing on innovation and adopting cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain and real estate investment trusts (REITs), the center will operate according to a comprehensive vision that reinforces its commitment to transparency, innovation, and constructive collaboration. This will contribute to solidifying the emirate’s position as a leading destination for real estate investment for tourists, developers, and residents alike.

For more information, please visit the website:

www.adrec.gov.ae

For media inquiries, please contact:

Hiba Al-Hajj | Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center .

Heba.Haj@adrec.gov.ae

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