Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the regulatory body for the real estate sector in Abu Dhabi, has disclosed the latest performance indicators for the emirate's property market over the past eight weeks. This move is part of ongoing initiatives to enhance transparency within the sector and to provide a clearer understanding of market trends and real estate transactions, thereby boosting the confidence of investors, developers, and stakeholders in Abu Dhabi's property market.
According to Emirates News Agency, the data highlighted a period of notable stability in the real estate market, characterized by strong levels of sales and rentals, continuous launches of significant real estate projects, active demand for ready residential units, and an increase in off-plan sales. These factors reflect sustained momentum in the sector and reinforce Abu Dhabi's stature as a premier global destination for real estate investment.
Market data revealed that approximately 2,600 residential unit sales transactions were recorded in March 2026, compared to around 2,700 in January and more than 3,100 transactions in February of the current year. In April, residential unit sales surpassed 3,200 transactions, exceeding the activity levels recorded in January and February 2026.
April's total sales value reached over AED13 billion in residential unit sales, indicating continued vigorous activity and stable demand in the property market. These transactions encompassed both off-plan and ready unit sales, with ready unit sales serving as a key indicator of immediate market demand due to their ability to provide a direct insight into buyer activity within the same period.
The market maintained its usual range of natural variation over the past eight weeks, with strong activity observed in January and February, followed by relative stability in March. Activity levels then increased in April, aligning with historical market trends.
Ready unit sales in March accounted for 482 units, with transaction values around AED1.2 billion, compared to a monthly average of approximately 560 units valued at AED1.6 billion during January and February. In April, 529 ready units were sold, with a value of AED1.6 billion, consistent with typical market levels.
Off-plan real estate development projects also demonstrated robust activity during this period, with the launch of several prominent new developments, including Tara Park by Modon, Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana Development, Yas Park Place by Aldar, and Sobha City Abu Dhabi. These new project launches underscore the strong ongoing momentum in real estate development activity, alongside the continued monitoring and registration of off-plan sales transactions within the ADREC real estate registry in the forthcoming period.
Although a limited proportion of listed properties experienced declines in listing prices over the past two months, the majority, estimated at around 90 percent, maintained or increased their listing prices. Among properties that did undergo price adjustments, the changes remained within a limited range, with approximately 85 to 90 percent of cases showing decreases of less than 10 percent from previously listed prices. This indicates that pricing adjustments remain moderate and limited in impact, without signifying broad shifts or structural changes at the overall market level.
Meanwhile, the residential rental market continued its upward trend, with the number of leased and active residential units increasing on a weekly basis since the beginning of 2026.