Abu Dhabi Property Market Report — September 2026
Registered ADREC sales for September 2026: prices, volumes and the most active districts and communities.
- 1,639 registered sales in September 2026, with a median of AED 1,924 per sqft (median price AED 3.13M).
- Like-for-like (same-project) prices were little changed on August (within 1%), across 62 projects compared.
- Like-for-like prices were up 11% on September 2025 (46 projects compared).
- 84% of the month’s sales were off-plan.
Most Active Districts
Registered sales and median price per square foot by district.
| District | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Al Hudayriat Island | 499 | 1,924 |
| Yas Island | 398 | 2,829 |
| Al Reem Island | 373 | 1,743 |
| Zayed City | 96 | 1,593 |
| Al Saadiyat Island | 79 | 1,916 |
| Al Rahah | 54 | 1,725 |
| Al Maryah Island | 48 | 1,920 |
| Al Reef | 22 | 1,038 |
Most Active Communities and Buildings
The projects with the most registered sales in September 2026.
| Community | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| The Canopies at Yas Point Yas Island | 285 | 2,933 |
| Hudayriyat Golf Estates - Townhomes Al Hudayriat Island | 253 | 1,924 |
| Hudayriyat Golf Estates - Villas Al Hudayriat Island | 108 | 1,822 |
| Bashayer Residences - Phases 5 and 6 Al Hudayriat Island | 80 | 2,520 |
| Tara A Al Reem Island | 58 | 1,830 |
| The Artery Residences Al Reem Island | 51 | 2,056 |
| Bloom Living - Granada 2 Zayed City | 38 | 1,700 |
| Radiant Waves Al Reem Island | 25 | 1,640 |
| Bloom Living - Casares Zayed City | 24 | 1,667 |
| Saadiyat Beach Residences - Block 3 Al Saadiyat Island | 23 | 1,805 |
By Property Type
| Type | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 1,075 | 2,109 |
| Villas | 495 | 1,924 |
| Townhouses | 69 | 1,586 |
Figures are official registered sale transactions from ADREC, not asking prices. Medians describe the typical sale; because each month’s mix of homes differs, we also compare every project with itself (“like-for-like”) — see how we measure prices and price per sqft by district. District reports: Al Reem Island · Yas Island · Al Saadiyat Island · Al Raha Beach. Monthly volumes vary with launch timing and season. For month-by-month tables by community see our market insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the median price per square foot in Abu Dhabi in September 2026?
Across 1,639 registered sales in September 2026 the median was AED 1,924 per square foot, with a median sale price of AED 3.13 million (ADREC registered sales).
How many property sales were registered in Abu Dhabi in September 2026?
1,639 sales were registered in September 2026, 84% of them off-plan.
Which Abu Dhabi district had the most sales in September 2026?
Al Hudayriat Island had the most registered sales in September 2026 (499), with a median of AED 1,924 per square foot.
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