Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, the official regulator and custodian of Abu Dhabi’s property sector, has released new market insights covering the past eight weeks of real estate activity. The report aims to enhance transparency and provide a clearer understanding of recent transaction trends and overall market behavior in the emirate.
Residential Sales Surpass 3,200 Units in April
Residential unit sales across March and April demonstrated steady performance, with April recording more than 3,200 transactions valued at over AED 13 billion. This marks a continuation of strong market momentum and sustained demand in the residential segment.
Monthly figures showed approximately 2,600 transactions in March, compared to around 2,700 in January and 3,100 in February 2026, while April surpassed all previous months in activity levels.
Stable Performance in Ready Residential Unit Sales
Ready residential unit sales, which reflect immediate market demand, remained aligned with historical averages. March recorded 482 units sold with a value of AED 1.2 billion, while January and February averaged around 560 units per month with a total value of approximately AED 1.6 billion.
In April, the market recorded 529 ready unit transactions with a similar value of AED 1.6 billion, indicating stability and consistent buyer activity.
Continuous Off-Plan Project Activity Across Abu Dhabi
The past eight weeks also witnessed sustained off-plan development activity, with several key project launches including:
Tara Park by Modon
Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana Development
Yas Park Place by Aldar
Sobha City Abu Dhabi
These developments reflect ongoing expansion in the emirate’s real estate sector and continued investor interest in new projects.
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre: Stable Listing Price Trends
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre reported that listing prices remained largely stable over the past eight weeks, with around 90% of properties showing no change or experiencing price increases.
Where adjustments occurred, they remained limited in scale, with approximately 85% to 90% of reductions staying below 10% of the original listing price. This indicates that pricing activity remains controlled and does not reflect broad market corrections.
Growing Momentum in Residential Leasing Market
The residential leasing sector continued its upward trajectory throughout 2026, with active rental contracts increasing steadily on a weekly basis. This growth aligns with trends observed over the past two to three years and reflects sustained occupancy levels across Abu Dhabi’s residential market.
ADREC Strengthens Transparency Through Continuous Data Publication
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre continues to publish regular real estate data and market insights via its official platforms. These efforts aim to provide investors, developers, and stakeholders with accurate performance indicators and enhance transparency in the emirate’s evolving property market.
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