Abu Dhabi City plans to deliver 8,000 new residential units by the end of 2025, with an additional 12,800 on the way in 2026, according to new research by leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Some 2,700 apartments, townhouses and villas came to the market in the UAE capital during the first nine months of the year, with sustained demand among end-users and investors, the company said.  While another 12,400 units are in the pipeline for 2027, and 21,400 for 2028, actual deliveries may fall short of initial predictions, according to Cavendish Maxwell’s latest insight and analysis on Abu Dhabi’s residential real estate market.   Andrew Laver, Associate Director, Cavendish Maxwell Abu Dhabi, said: “Based on recent…

ABU DHABI: Aldar announced today the launch of Yas Riva Residences, a vibrant residential community – located along Yas Island’s canal – that captures the spirit of adventure and the calm of waterfront living in one of the UAE’s most in demand lifestyle destinations. Yas Riva Residences is set along the island’s northern coast – next door to the previously launched and sold-out villa community, Yas Riva – and introduces a fresh perspective to canal front living through a resort-style design that blends adventure, wellbeing, and social connection. At the heart of the development lies ‘The Pavilion’, an architectural centrepiece inspired by the modernist design of Barcelona’s iconic Pavilion. Home to a café and social…

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, or ADREC, today announced that Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded a total trading volume of AED 94 billion across 29,400 transactions during the first nine months of 2025, marking a 43.3% increase in value and a 48% surge in transaction volume compared with the same period last year. This performance reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal as one of the most trusted and transparent property markets in the region. The consistent rise in both transaction value and volume illustrates sustained confidence from homebuyers, investors, and financial institutions supported by ADREC’s ongoing digital transformation and regulatory initiatives aimed at enhancing market transparency and efficiency. Out of the total trading volume, AED 61.8…

IHC, the global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today reaffirmed that it does not intend to pursue the sale of its shareholding in Aldar Properties PJSC. IHC currently holds a majority stake in Aldar Properties through its Group companies. The company emphasized that Aldar remains a strategic long-term investment within its diversified portfolio, reflecting IHC’s continued confidence in Abu Dhabi’s growing and resilient real estate sector. Whilst IHC remains committed to its broader portfolio optimisation and divestment strategy, the company confirmed that it is not selling its stake in Aldar Properties. Aldar Properties has been at the forefront of Abu Dhabi’s real estate development, driving innovation, sustainability, and urban…

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is marketing a US dollar three-year Reg S 144A bond at US Treasuries plus 40 basis points (bps) area and a 10-year at 55bps area. Books for the bonds had topped $10 billion by 11:00 am in Dubai, excluding JLM interest and was marginally skewed to the 10-year. The senior unsecured notes will be rated AA/AA (S&P/Fitch), in line with the issuer's Aa2/AA/AA ratings. The notes will be listed in London and Abu Dhabi. Citi, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Goldman Sachs International, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, and Standard Chartered are the global coordinators. They are also lead managers and bookrunners along with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Bank of China, Emirates NBD Capital, ICBC, JP Morgan, and SMBC.

Abu Dhabi sold its $1 billion 3-year bond at 3.625%, or US Treasuries plus 10 basis points (bps), 20 bp inside the guidance on strong investor demand. The $2 billion 10-year tranche was launched at 4.25% 18bps over UST. The combined order book exceeded $16 billion, excluding JLM interest. The Reg S senior unsecured notes will be rated AA/AA (S&P/Fitch), in line with the issuer's Aa2/AA/AA ratings. The notes will be listed in London and Abu Dhabi. Citi, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Goldman Sachs International, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, and Standard Chartered are the global coordinators. They are also lead managers and bookrunners along with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Bank of China, Emirates NBD Capital, ICBC, JP Morgan, and SMBC.

Demand continues to surpass deliveries in the Abu Dhabi real estate market with the sector experiencing the strongest ever half-year performance in the first half of this year, says a new report. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi's real estate sector, has released its inaugural ‘Real Estate Market Report’ marking a new chapter in strengthening transparency, trust, and data driven decision making in the sector.  The in-depth report highlights the strongest ever half year performance of the sector, driven by population growth, foreign investment, and a transition to premium grade developments.  Record transactions growth Based on the findings in the report, the total value of real estate transactions in the first…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10 September 2025 – Following the overwhelming success of BRABUS Island’s first chapter of waterfront apartments, Cosmo Developments, powered and fully managed by Reportage Group, in collaboration with the German mobility brand BRABUS proudly announces the launch of Chapter 2: BRABUS Villas – an exclusive new collection redefining island living. Situated at the heart of BRABUS Island, these villas embody the brand’s bold DNA: precision engineering, luxury craftsmanship, and a lifestyle that merges power and elegance. Where Chapter 1 celebrated waterfront apartment living, Chapter 2 offers private residences with expansive layouts, lush gardens, and direct access to the island’s vibrant amenities. “BRABUS Villas elevate the…

Leading Abu Dhabi developer Aldar has announced the record-breaking sale of an eight-bedroom ultra-luxury mansion in Faya Al Saadiyat - an exclusive beachfront community located on one of the last remaining villa plots on Saadiyat Island - for AED400 million ($109 million), thus making it the most valued home ever sold in Abu Dhabi. This follows the AED137 million sale of Aldar’s Nobu Residences Abu Dhabi penthouse on Saadiyat Island. The record sale reflects the sustained growth of Abu Dhabi’s luxury real estate market, driven by strong demand from high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), long-term residents, and international investors, said a statement from Aldar. With Abu Dhabi’s population surpassing four million, Saadiyat Island has established itself as the most…

In a landmark move set to reshape lifestyle-led real estate in the capital, Alain, a leading Abu Dhabi-based asset management company, has joined hands with Vida Hotels & Resorts, a vibrant lifestyle brand by Emaar Hospitality Group, to launch the first Vida-branded residences in Abu Dhabi. The new project, Vida Residences Saadiyat Island, introduces a contemporary, fully furnished living concept with 121 one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, where creative design meets effortless sophistication, it stated. Saadiyat Island, home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Guggenheim and Zayed National Museum, is the cultural soul of the UAE, where soft sandy shores meet world-renowned museums and galleries. Just minutes from the city centre yet surrounded by calm, it offers…

Leading Abu Dhabi developer Modon has announced the complete sell-out of its first residential plots, Wadeem, on Hudayriyat Island within 72 hours of launch, generating sales of AED5.5 billion ($1.5 billion). The sales place Wadeem as 2025’s highest-valued real estate release in Abu Dhabi to date, said a statement from Modon. Set opposite Abu Dhabi’s prestigious Al Bateen area, Wadeem is the first new offering of land so close to the city’s most exclusive areas in more than 15 years, as well as the first residential plots release on Hudayriyat Island. The rapid sell-out reflects strong demand and rising confidence in the emirate’s real estate projects, it stated. Plots in Wadeem feature ample room for a four- to six-bedroom villa and are generous enough to…

ABU DHABI: The UAE's housing sector for citizens witnessed a significant boost in the first quarter of 2025, designated as the "Year of Community," with the launch of extensive initiatives and projects reflecting the leadership's commitment to family stability and well-being. The UAE is developing its citizen housing sector at both federal and local levels through an ambitious strategy focused on innovation and excellence in solutions and services. This has contributed to a citizen homeownership rate exceeding 91 percent by the end of 2024, among the highest globally. In January, over AED1 billion in housing approvals were granted under the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme to more than 1,300 citizens. The number of beneficiaries will increase throughout the year to meet all submitted…