Abu Dhabi Property Market Report — April 2026
Registered ADREC sales for April 2026: prices, volumes and the most active districts and communities.
- 2,836 registered sales in April 2026, with a median of AED 1,868 per sqft (median price AED 2.60M).
- Like-for-like (same-project) prices were little changed on March (within 1%), across 87 projects compared.
- Like-for-like prices were up 19% on April 2025 (54 projects compared).
- Registered sales were 189% higher than in April 2025.
- 88% 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 | 893 | 1,777 |
| Al Hudayriat Island | 509 | 2,053 |
| Yas Island | 471 | 2,024 |
| Al Saadiyat Island | 300 | 2,924 |
| Al Rahah | 258 | 1,889 |
| Zayed City | 112 | 1,550 |
| Fahid Island | 89 | 3,559 |
| Masdar City | 64 | 1,318 |
Most Active Communities and Buildings
The projects with the most registered sales in April 2026.
| Community | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Bashayer Residences - Phases 3 and 4 Al Hudayriat Island | 179 | 2,345 |
| Sunstone Al Reem Island | 171 | 1,749 |
| Muheira B Al Reem Island | 129 | 1,900 |
| Gardenia Bay Yas Island | 122 | 1,925 |
| Al Naseem Al Hudayriat Island | 122 | 1,150 |
| Bashayer Residences Al Hudayriat Island | 104 | 2,153 |
| Tara A Al Reem Island | 98 | 1,851 |
| Juman 3 Al Rahah | 97 | 1,865 |
| The Row Saadiyat Al Saadiyat Island | 78 | 3,886 |
| Yas Riva Residences Yas Island | 67 | 2,530 |
By Property Type
| Type | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 2,340 | 1,904 |
| Villas | 403 | 1,373 |
| Townhouses | 93 | 1,504 |
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 April 2026?
Across 2,836 registered sales in April 2026 the median was AED 1,868 per square foot, with a median sale price of AED 2.60 million (ADREC registered sales).
How many property sales were registered in Abu Dhabi in April 2026?
2,836 sales were registered in April 2026, 88% of them off-plan.
Which Abu Dhabi district had the most sales in April 2026?
Al Reem Island had the most registered sales in April 2026 (893), with a median of AED 1,777 per square foot.
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