Abu Dhabi Real Estate Sales Transaction Summary – January to May 2026
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Sales Transactions
1 January to 31 May 2026
Abu Dhabi’s sales registry closed the first five months of 2026 with heavy volume across off-plan stock, island communities, and established villa districts. A total of 14,507 transactions were recorded during the period, with combined traded value reaching AED73,539,791,565.
The market stayed concentrated in core master-planned communities, with island developments carrying most of the value while mainland districts kept steady deal flow moving.
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By Sales Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| primary | 10,353 | AED54,500,578,804 | USD14,840,184,834.31 |
| secondary | 4,153 | AED19,037,477,625 | USD5,183,793,090.54 |
| Other | 1 | AED1,735,135 | USD472,467.66 |
| Grand Total | 14507 | AED73,539,791,565 | USD20,024,450,392.51 |
By Property Status
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| court-mandated | 59 | AED350,842,896 | USD95,532,442.75 |
| off-plan | 11,384 | AED54,938,097,717 | USD14,959,319,324.57 |
| ready | 3,064 | AED18,250,850,952 | USD4,969,598,625.19 |
| Grand Total | 14,507 | AED73,539,791,565 | USD20,024,450,392.51 |
By Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| agricultural | 254 | AED371,478,385 | USD101,151,364.19 |
| commercial | 98 | AED1,082,691,614 | USD294,810,514.91 |
| other | 97 | AED5,263,159,467 | USD1,433,126,472.23 |
| residential | 14,058 | AED66,822,462,099 | USD18,195,362,041.18 |
| Grand Total | 14,507 | AED73,539,791,565 | USD20,024,450,392.51 |
By Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| apartment | 9,727 | AED27,664,781,803 | USD7,532,956,243.16 |
| duplex | 210 | AED1,518,299,512 | USD413,423,965.15 |
| farm | 195 | AED299,343,375 | USD81,509,428.18 |
| hotel / resort / serviced apartments | 1 | AED270,000,000 | USD73,519,400.95 |
| mall / market / retail center | 6 | AED4,083,000 | USD1,111,776.72 |
| office | 63 | AED133,263,770 | USD36,286,935.33 |
| office complex | 4 | AED551,420,000 | USD150,148,400.27 |
| other | 27 | AED2,657,837,046 | USD723,713,150.78 |
| other commercial plot | 34 | AED937,037,073 | USD255,149,645.47 |
| other mixed-use plot | 22 | AED1,646,250,348 | USD448,264,220.01 |
| other plot | 5 | AED5,950,000 | USD1,620,149.76 |
| other residential plot | 9 | AED16,085,000 | USD4,379,850.24 |
| penthouse | 10 | AED493,893,123 | USD134,484,172.36 |
| plot for farm | 59 | AED72,135,010 | USD19,641,936.01 |
| plot for hotel / resort / serviced apartments | 1 | AED47,080,613 | USD12,819,772.09 |
| plot for mall / market / retail center | 1 | AED500,000 | USD136,147.04 |
| plot for office complex | 1 | AED7,000,000 | USD1,906,058.54 |
| plot for residential complex | 26 | AED2,585,121,069 | USD703,913,157.11 |
| plot for residential complex (staff accommodation) | 5 | AED29,150,000 | USD7,937,372.36 |
| plot for townhouse / attached villa | 2 | AED3,500,000 | USD953,029.27 |
| plot for villa | 709 | AED2,228,765,044 | USD606,879,521.99 |
| residential complex | 161 | AED2,728,729,787 | USD742,948,886.99 |
| retail | 21 | AED69,344,231 | USD18,882,159.56 |
| townhouse / attached villa | 565 | AED1,596,711,665 | USD434,773,768.55 |
| villa | 2,643 | AED27,973,510,096 | USD7,616,885,119.40 |
| Grand Total | 14,507 | AED73,539,791,565 | USD20,024,450,392.51 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hidayriyyat | 2,047 | AED17,688,705,175 | USD4,816,529,659.63 |
| Al Saadiyat Island | 1,280 | AED12,333,050,228 | USD3,358,216,535.87 |
| Al Reem Island | 3,606 | AED11,621,208,562 | USD3,164,386,266.03 |
| Yas Island | 2,758 | AED7,578,624,334 | USD2,063,614,522.67 |
| Ramhan Island | 192 | AED2,873,694,608 | USD782,489,886.45 |
| Fahid Island | 420 | AED2,693,046,256 | USD733,300,546.22 |
| Khalifa City | 628 | AED2,064,860,905 | USD562,249,395.51 |
| Abu Mreikhah | 1 | AED2,000,000,000 | USD544,588,155.21 |
| Al Rahah | 531 | AED1,788,271,101 | USD486,935,629.95 |
| Al Jubail Island | 152 | AED1,749,061,000 | USD476,258,951.67 |
| Subtotal (Top 10) | 11,615 | AED62,390,522,169 | USD16,988,569,549.21 |
The remaining 105 localities accounted for 2,892 transactions with a combined value of AED11,149,269,396 (USD3,035,880,843.30).
The next strongest areas outside the top ten were Ghantout, Al Maryah Island, and Zayed City, all clearing above AED1.3 billion during the period.
Conclusion
Five months in, the registry shows where the weight sat: islands, off-plan launches, and villa-heavy districts doing most of the lifting.
Volume stayed wide across the emirate, but the capital flow was concentrated at the top — exactly where Abu Dhabi’s biggest land plays and branded launches have been stacking this year.
Disclaimer
This report is based on publicly available market transaction summaries and compiled data related to Abu Dhabi real estate activity for the stated period.
Figures are presented for informational purposes only and may vary from final official statistics published by the Abu Dhabi Land Department (ADREC).
1 US Dollar = 3.6725 UAE Dirhams
This material does not constitute financial or investment advice. Real estate investments involve risk and readers should conduct independent research before making any investment decisions.