How is the Abu Dhabi apartment market performing in 2026?

ADREC reported that repeat-sale apartment prices increased approximately 20% year-on-year during H1 2026. Residential unit sales reached AED 70.4 billion.

How much does an apartment cost in Abu Dhabi?

There is no single Abu Dhabi apartment price. Pricing varies substantially according to area, bedrooms, size, developer, building, view and completion status. Current Primo examples range from a studio at Radisson Residences around AED 950K to branded Saadiyat residences starting several million dirhams higher. These are individual project examples, not market-wide averages.

How much is a studio apartment in Abu Dhabi?

Studio prices vary by community and building. One current Primo example is Radisson Residences Al Reem Island, where a studio of approximately 439 sq. ft. is listed from AED 950K.

How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Abu Dhabi?

Pricing depends on location and project. Flow25 currently shows a one-bedroom example of approximately 815 sq. ft. at around AED 1.79M, while branded Saadiyat residences can command considerably higher pricing.

What are the popular areas for apartments in Abu Dhabi?

Major apartment and investment destinations include Al Reem Island, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and Al Maryah Island. Official H1 2026 data shows substantial residential sales activity across these districts.

Is Al Reem Island good for apartment buyers?

Al Reem Island provides a broad range of apartments across different sizes, developers and price segments. Together with Al Maryah Island, the area accounted for approximately AED 10.5 billion in residential sales during H1 2026.

Is Saadiyat Island expensive?

Saadiyat Island occupies the premium end of Abu Dhabi's residential market and includes waterfront and branded residences. It recorded approximately AED 13.3 billion in residential sales during H1 2026.

Are off-plan apartments popular in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Off-plan transactions represented approximately 89% of residential sales value and 82% of residential deals in H1 2026.

Are ready apartments available in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Abu Dhabi has an established ready/resale market. ADREC reported that 61% of ready-market purchases during H1 2026 were completed in cash.

Can foreigners buy apartments in Abu Dhabi?

Eligible international buyers can purchase property within designated investment zones subject to applicable rules. Resident expatriates and non-resident foreign buyers together accounted for 70% of residential sales value in H1 2026.

Are apartment rents increasing in Abu Dhabi?

ADREC reported a 17% increase in new-lease apartment prices in H1 2026, increasing to 21% within investment zones. This is a market-level measure and does not mean every apartment's rent increased by the same amount.

Is Abu Dhabi adding more apartments?

Yes. Abu Dhabi had approximately 409,000 residential units in H1 2026, with around 71,000 additional units projected through 2030.

Which areas will receive more residential supply?

ADREC identified Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Yas Island, Zayed City, Khalifa City and Hudayriyat Island among the six districts expected to account for 77% of projected incremental residential supply through 2030.