Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector recorded a strong start to 2025, with property transactions soaring 34.5% year-on-year to AED 25.3 billion in Q1, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). A total of 6,896 deals were closed, compared to 5,773 in the same period last year.

Buy and sell deals reached AED 15.51 billion across 3,819 transactions, while mortgage activity surged 49% to AED 9.8 billion from 3,077 transactions.

Foreign investors remained active, contributing AED 1.58 billion across 384 deals from 68 nationalities, underscoring the emirate’s growing global appeal.

Rashed Al Omaira, Acting Director General of ADREC, attributed the growth to effective regulatory frameworks, digital transformation, and increased transparency, all of which continue to attract local and international investors alike.