Abu Dhabi to Welcome 15,900 New Homes in 2026

Mar 11, 2026

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Mar 11, 2026 08:31

15,900 homes set to enter Abu Dhabi market this year

## Surge in Residential Supply

Abu Dhabi is set to see the addition of 15,900 residential units in 2026. This follows a record-breaking year in 2025, where property sales reached Dh73.2 billion. The capital's real estate market experienced a 55% increase in residential transactions, totaling 22,400 deals.

## Off-Plan Projects Lead Growth

Off-plan sales were a major driver, accounting for 71% of all residential transactions. These sales rose by 68% to approximately 15,900, compared to 9,400 the previous year. Ready property transactions also saw growth, increasing by 31%.

## Expanding Supply Pipeline

Developers are responding to the high demand by launching new projects. While 15,900 units are expected to be completed in 2026, historical trends suggest actual handovers might range between 6,500 and 9,000 units. Future projections indicate 16,800 units in 2027 and 22,300 in 2028, potentially bringing the total residential stock to around 371,800 units.

## Price and Rent Increases

The strong demand has led to rising property values. Apartment prices increased by over 15% on average in 2025, while villa prices rose by 12.2%. Rental markets also tightened, with apartment rents climbing 12.5% on average. Yas Island saw the highest rent increase at 23%.

## Key Areas and Developers

Al Reem Island was a hotspot for apartment transactions, with about 5,100 sales in 2025. Yas Island and Fahid Island also saw significant activity. For villas and townhouses, Al Bahyah led with 339 deals. Aldar Properties maintained its position as the leading developer, with over 5,300 transactions, while Modon and Reportage Properties also showed strong growth.

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