Abu Dhabi Real Estate: Areas Leading the Market by Sales Value

Al Bahyah Adds Depth to the Market

Al Bahyah recorded AED 5.94 billion in sales during 2025.

Its inclusion among the five areas with the highest reported sales values shows that property activity extends beyond Abu Dhabi’s major waterfront and island destinations.

The area offers a different residential profile from communities such as Saadiyat, Yas and Hudayriyat, contributing to the wider range of property markets across the emirate.

How the Market Continued Into 2026

The 2025 figures provide an annual view of sales activity, while ADREC’s 2026 data shows that several of these locations continued to record substantial transaction values.

For Q1 2026, the reported total transaction values included:

• Hudayriyat Island: AED 11.97 billion
• Al Reem Island: AED 9.45 billion
• Saadiyat Island: Around AED 8.8 billion
• Yas Island: More than AED 5.5 billion

These figures refer to total real estate transaction value, rather than sales alone. ADREC reported AED 66 billion in total real estate transactions across Abu Dhabi during Q1 2026, including sales and purchases as well as mortgages.

The wider market also remained active. Abu Dhabi recorded AED 142 billion in total real estate transactions across 42,814 transactions in 2025, while residential unit sales reached AED 76.1 billion, according to ADREC.

What the Latest Figures Show

The data points to several developments across Abu Dhabi’s property market.

Established communities continue to record substantial activity.

Al Reem Island’s 2025 sales value and Q1 2026 transaction value highlight the depth of activity in one of the emirate’s established residential markets.

Waterfront locations remain significant.

Saadiyat Island, Hudayriyat Island and Yas Island all recorded substantial transaction values, showing the importance of waterfront and island communities within Abu Dhabi’s property market.

Newer areas are becoming more prominent.

Hudayriyat Island’s Q1 2026 transaction value was higher than its 2025 annual sales value, although the two figures measure different types of transactions and periods. The comparison nevertheless highlights the area's growing role in the market.

Activity is spread across different property markets.

The five areas represent different residential profiles, from large apartment communities to premium waterfront developments and established suburban areas.

Looking at Abu Dhabi’s Property Market by Area

Sales value is one way to understand Abu Dhabi’s property market, but it does not provide the full picture for every buyer or investor.

Property prices, available unit types, rental activity, supply, location, infrastructure, service charges, and future development can all affect how a community compares with another.

For example, Al Reem Island has a different market profile from the newer villa-focused development environment of Hudayriyat Island. Saadiyat and Yas Island also offer different residential settings despite both being major island communities.

Looking at transaction values alongside these factors provides a broader view of how each area fits into Abu Dhabi’s changing real estate market.

Abu Dhabi’s Property Market Continues to Diversify

The 2025 sales figures show that significant property activity was spread across several parts of Abu Dhabi.

Al Reem Island and Saadiyat Island recorded the highest sales values among the five areas Arabian Business highlighted, while Hudayriyat Island, Yas Island, and Al Bahyah also recorded substantial sales.

The 2026 transaction figures show that several of these areas remained active as the market moved into the following year. As Abu Dhabi continues to add new residential developments alongside established communities, property activity is likely to remain an important part of the emirate’s real estate story.

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