Abu Dhabi Property Market Report — March 2026
Registered ADREC sales for March 2026: prices, volumes and the most active districts and communities.
- 2,213 registered sales in March 2026, with a median of AED 1,983 per sqft (median price AED 2.95M).
- Like-for-like (same-project) prices were up 1.2% on February, across 79 projects compared.
- Like-for-like prices were up 22% on March 2025 (49 projects compared).
- Registered sales were 124% higher than in March 2025.
- 85% 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 | 589 | 1,663 |
| Yas Island | 544 | 2,261 |
| Al Saadiyat Island | 325 | 3,734 |
| Al Hudayriat Island | 307 | 1,884 |
| Fahid Island | 137 | 3,835 |
| Al Maryah Island | 81 | 4,136 |
| Al Rahah | 58 | 1,655 |
| Zayed City | 51 | 1,525 |
Most Active Communities and Buildings
The projects with the most registered sales in March 2026.
| Community | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Yas Riva Residences Yas Island | 238 | 2,546 |
| The Row Saadiyat Al Saadiyat Island | 201 | 3,850 |
| Muheira B Al Reem Island | 135 | 1,901 |
| Al Naseem Al Hudayriat Island | 102 | 1,167 |
| Bashayer Residences Al Hudayriat Island | 99 | 2,175 |
| Fahid Beach Terraces Fahid Island | 74 | 3,972 |
| Gardenia Bay Yas Island | 70 | 1,966 |
| Radiant Marina Towers Al Reem Island | 62 | 1,432 |
| St. Regis Residences, Al Maryah Island Al Maryah Island | 61 | 4,242 |
| The Sustainable City - Yas Island - Phase 1 Yas Island | 51 | 1,397 |
By Property Type
| Type | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 1,792 | 2,139 |
| Villas | 334 | 1,548 |
| Townhouses | 86 | 1,446 |
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 March 2026?
Across 2,213 registered sales in March 2026 the median was AED 1,983 per square foot, with a median sale price of AED 2.95 million (ADREC registered sales).
How many property sales were registered in Abu Dhabi in March 2026?
2,213 sales were registered in March 2026, 85% of them off-plan.
Which Abu Dhabi district had the most sales in March 2026?
Al Reem Island had the most registered sales in March 2026 (589), with a median of AED 1,663 per square foot.
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