Abu Dhabi Real Estate breaks through in Q3 as unsheltered sales reach 77 percent and prices rise 16 percent
Population growth, strong economic performance and a wave of new startups helped drive activity to its highest level for the year, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a key regional destination for real estate investment.
The change in residence within Abu Dhabi Municipality exceeded 6,500 in Q3 2025, from 4,000 in Q2 2025 and 3,700 and 3,700 and 3,700 in Q1 2025.
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Off-Plan sales accounted for 77 percent of all activity, above the 12-month average of 64 percent, reflecting the pent-up demand and the success of new projects such as the Saadiyat of Aldar, Fahid Island and additional phases of living blooms.
Average sales prices rose 16 percent year on year with AED 17,394 ($4,736) per sq m, supported by limited supply and the end job and investors. Rooms continue to dominate sales, representing 78 percent of all transactions in Q3.
Developers maintain strong momentum starting with a new project managed in Q3 alone, reaching just over 5,700 units – half of all units launched so far in 2025.
Foreign developers including Soba Realty, Mered and Mira developments and Mina are expanding their presence in the Emirate, sharpening product offerings and attracting new investor profiles.
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Savills noted continued strength within the Prime and Branded Residence segments, driven by high net worth buyers.
Major announcements in the quarter include four-year residences on Saadiiyat Island, a Bulgari residence and the Waldorf Atotoria Residence yas Island which cost 850 million ($231.99).
Day by day, the launch has reached almost 11,200 units, although sovill says that the supply remains insufficient to meet the rising demand.
Prices continued to strengthen in all the following Villa and apartment communities, with average sales prices, average sales levels from AEED 14,485) per SQ M in Q3 2025).
Andrew Cummings, head of residential at Savill Middle East, said: “Abu Dhabi continues to demonstrate its attractiveness as a time-to-home and the growing investment in residential properties is increasing its low-cost investment position.
“We’re seeing a supportive investment appetite for well-designed, high-quality homes that adapt to evolving lifestyle aspirations.”
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Ali Ishaq, head of the residential group – Abu Dhabi at Savill Middle East, said: “The challenges given the challenges and the strong population growth and expansion of these values are healthy for Prime and emerging regions.
“The Strong Economic Point of the Economy, combined with diversification through programs such as the madhmoun system, as new projects come to market, we expect this positive trajectory to continue in 2026.”
The report also highlighted Abu Dhabi’s increasing lifestyle and lifestyle, with further additions such as the opening of 2030 schools and GordonStoun, improving the Emirate’s appeal to families migrating to the UAE.
Savills expects continued demand, limited hallovers and the increasing arrival of overseas wealth to look at the Abu Dhabi residential market for future homes, encouraging greater product diversification and quality-focused development.
