Emirates · United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Lower volume, higher stability. Investment zones on Saadiyat, Yas and Al Reem pair cultural landmarks with some of the UAE's most resilient prime pricing.
35
Projects tracked
7
Communities mapped
AED 500K
Entry price
12
Off-plan / under build
01 · Market report
The Abu Dhabi deep dive
Featured report · downloadable PDF
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Deep Dive 2026: Islands, ADGM and the Capital's Quiet Outperformance
Abu Dhabi booked AED 142bn in real estate transactions in 2025, and Saadiyat Island posted 32% year-on-year appreciation into Q1 2026. This deep dive maps the capital's investment zones, Saadiyat, Yas, Al Reem, Al Maryah and Hudayriyat, the AED 60bn+ ADGM expansion, and the forward view that makes Abu Dhabi the UAE's quiet outperformer.
+32%
Saadiyat Island YoY appreciation
02 · Price map
Where to buy in Abu Dhabi
Yas Island
Entertainment capital, investor magnet
AED 1600
psf apartments
6-7%
gross yield
Saadiyat Island
Culture-district super-prime
AED 2500
psf apartments
4.5-5.5%
gross yield
Al Reem Island
The capital's high-rise value core
AED 1250
psf apartments
6.5-7.5%
gross yield
Al Raha Beach
Canal-front convenience
AED 1450
psf apartments
6-7%
gross yield
Hudayriyat Island
Sport-and-sea giga project
On ask
psf apartments
4-5%
gross yield
Al Maryah Island
the capital's financial and waterfront core
AED 2000
psf apartments
6.0-7.0%
gross yield
Reem Hills
a gated villa hilltop on Reem Island
AED 1600
psf apartments
6.0-7.0%
gross yield
03 · The catalogue
Abu Dhabi projects
S
Yas Island
Sama Yas
Aldar Properties · 1-3BR
AED 1.2M to AED 4.5M60/40
G
Yas Island
Gardenia Bay
Aldar Properties · Studio-3BR
AED 800K to AED 3.5M60/40
N
Saadiyat Island
Nobu Residences Abu Dhabi
Aldar Properties · 1-4BR
From AED 3.5M60/40
M
Saadiyat Island
Manarat Living
Aldar Properties · Studio-3BR
AED 800K to AED 3M60/40
S
Saadiyat Island
Saadiyat Lagoons
Aldar Properties · 4-6BR
AED 6.5M to AED 14M60/40
L
Saadiyat Island
Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences
Aldar Properties · Studio-4BR
From AED 2M60/40
04 · Track records
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