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ADREC reports 42,814 transactions, 13% growth in FDI and AED 54.1bn in foreign investment across investment zones
February 20, 2026 | Staff Reporter | UAE | Developers
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded a historic performance in 2025, with total property transactions reaching AED 142 billion across 42,814 deals, according to year-end data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC).
The figures represent a 44% increase in transaction value and a 52% rise in transaction volume compared to 2024, underlining sustained investor confidence and strong end-user demand across the emirate’s residential, commercial and mixed-use segments.
Sales transactions accounted for AED 99.4 billion from 25,604 deals, while mortgage activity totalled AED 42.7 billion across 17,210 transactions. The balanced split between outright sales and mortgage-backed transactions reflects growing liquidity, financial sector participation and increased accessibility to property ownership in Abu Dhabi.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Abu Dhabi real estate reached AED 8.2 billion in 2025, marking a 13% year-on-year increase. Investors from more than 100 nationalities participated in the market, with notable capital inflows from Russia, China, the UK, the US, France and Kazakhstan.
Investment zones continued to attract the bulk of international capital, accounting for 72% of all real estate investments. Foreign investment in these zones surged 65% in value to AED 54.13 billion, up from AED 32.89 billion in 2024.
Market expansion was also supported by new project activity and sector licensing. During 2025, 56 new real estate development projects were registered, while the number of licensed real estate professionals increased by 57.7% to 3,566, indicating heightened development and brokerage activity across the emirate.
The outcomes recorded in 2025 are not accidental; they reflect a real estate market that has been deliberately shaped around trust, clarity, and long-term confidence.
His Excellency Engineer Rashed Al Omaira, Director General of ADREC
As Abu Dhabi moves into 2026, the real estate sector continues to play a central role in the emirate’s economic diversification strategy, supported by regulatory oversight, digital transformation initiatives and sustained international investor appetite.
