Abu Dhabi residential sales reached Dh21.5 billion across 6,085 transactions in the third quarter of 2026, according to a property consultancy, as reported by Gulf News.
Abu Dhabi residential sales: key figures
Overall, transactions fell 19% from the previous quarter and 7% from a year earlier. However, total value rose 32% year on year. Off-plan properties made up 81% of transactions. Their average value was Dh5 million, up 15% on the quarter and 40% on the year. By comparison, the average ready property sold for Dh2.8 million.
Within Abu Dhabi residential sales, luxury deals above Dh10 million numbered 582. That is up 35% on the quarter and 104% on the year. Notably, off-plan homes accounted for 95% of them. A senior executive at the consultancy said the market showed resilience, with a shift towards higher-value purchases.
Prices and rents in the Abu Dhabi property market
In terms of prices, average apartment prices reached Dh22,700 per square metre, up 9%. Likewise, villas and townhouses averaged Dh18,200 per square metre, up 8%. Meanwhile, rental transactions rose 29% from the second quarter to 50,500. Lease renewals made up 68% of that activity.
Foreign buyers behind Abu Dhabi residential sales
Foreign buyers accounted for 70% of residential sales value in the first half of 2026, up from 64% in the same period of 2024. In addition, about 68,000 new units are expected by 2030. Most will be on Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Yas Island and Zayed City.
Overall, the data shows fewer but larger deals, with off-plan sales in Abu Dhabi leading the market. Readers can check official figures on the Abu Dhabi Media Office report on real estate transactions and follow our Abu Dhabi news coverage. Watch the fourth quarter for the next trend.
Source: Based on a property consultancy report, as reported by Gulf News. Promotional comments from developers and brokers in the original report were left out.
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