Foreign direct investment in Abu Dhabi's residential market jumped 309% year on year to Dh13.8 billion in the first half of 2026, already more than the total for all of 2025.
Off-plan dominance
Off-plan made up 89% of residential sales value in the period.
Prices
Apartment prices rose about 20% and villa prices about 12%, with Saadiyat and Yas islands leading.
Who is buying
Buyers from 116 nationalities completed deals, up from 82 a year earlier. The UK, China, the US, Germany and France were among the top markets.
Source: Gulf News, 26 September 2026. Read the full story: Original source