Abu Dhabi Property Market Report — January 2026
Registered ADREC sales for January 2026: prices, volumes and the most active districts and communities.
- 2,283 registered sales in January 2026, with a median of AED 1,873 per sqft (median price AED 2.05M).
- Like-for-like (same-project) prices were up 1.1% on December, across 85 projects compared.
- Like-for-like prices were up 19% on January 2025 (45 projects compared).
- Registered sales were 58% higher than in January 2025.
- 83% 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 Reem Island | 754 | 1,572 |
| Yas Island | 611 | 2,407 |
| Al Hudayriat Island | 287 | 2,141 |
| Masdar City | 145 | 1,177 |
| Al Saadiyat Island | 138 | 3,400 |
| Zayed City | 86 | 1,455 |
| Al Rahah | 59 | 1,872 |
| Al Maryah Island | 52 | 1,648 |
Most Active Communities and Buildings
The projects with the most registered sales in January 2026.
| Community | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Yas Riva Residences Yas Island | 335 | 2,515 |
| Nawayef East B Al Hudayriat Island | 159 | 2,381 |
| Yas Living Yas Island | 141 | 2,276 |
| Riviera Residences Al Reem Island | 123 | 1,986 |
| Radisson Residences - Tower 1 Al Reem Island | 107 | 1,788 |
| Royal Park Masdar City | 98 | 1,139 |
| Marina Square, Paragon Bay Mall Al Reem Island | 77 | 1,065 |
| Radiant Square Al Reem Island | 67 | 1,284 |
| Radisson Residences - Tower 2 Al Reem Island | 58 | 1,595 |
| The Row Saadiyat Al Saadiyat Island | 57 | 3,852 |
By Property Type
| Type | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 1,822 | 1,900 |
| Villas | 390 | 1,867 |
| Townhouses | 71 | 1,464 |
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the median price per square foot in Abu Dhabi in January 2026?
Across 2,283 registered sales in January 2026 the median was AED 1,873 per square foot, with a median sale price of AED 2.05 million (ADREC registered sales).
How many property sales were registered in Abu Dhabi in January 2026?
2,283 sales were registered in January 2026, 83% of them off-plan.
Which Abu Dhabi district had the most sales in January 2026?
Al Reem Island had the most registered sales in January 2026 (754), with a median of AED 1,572 per square foot.
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