The residential real estate market in Abu Dhabi delivered exceptional performance in 2025, with seven areas accounting for the majority of property sales, according to a report issued by the real estate brokerage firm Cavendish Maxwell.
Data showed that Al Reem Island led apartment sales after recording 5,100 transactions, marking a 75% increase compared to the previous year. In second place came Yas Island with 1,000 transactions, while Fahid Island emerged as a new player in the real estate market by achieving 725 transactions. Overall, Al Reem Island, Yas Island, Fahid Island, and Saadiyat Island together accounted for more than 75% of total apartment sales.
In the villas and townhouses segment, Al Bahia led by a significant margin with 339 transactions, followed by Al Hudayriyat Island with 137 transactions, then Yas Island (135), Al Reem Island (123), and Zayed City (122). These five areas together accounted for more than 48% of total villa sales transactions.
Record Performance for the Residential Real Estate Market
The value of residential real estate sales in Abu Dhabi reached approximately $19.95 billion (AED 73.2 billion) in 2025, marking a notable annual increase of 55% in the number of transactions, which reached around 22,400 deals.
Leading Real Estate Developers
Aldar Properties maintained its leading position for the second consecutive year, recording 5,300 sales transactions and representing around one-third of the market. Meanwhile, Modon Properties achieved the highest growth rate, with its sales jumping from 485 transactions in 2024 to 2,700 transactions in 2025, capturing 17% of the market.
In addition, Reportage Properties saw a significant increase in its sales, reaching 1,300 transactions compared to just 400 in the previous year. Both Bloom Holding and Radiant Real Estate also recorded market shares of approximately 4.8% and 4.5%, respectively.
