Abu Dhabi Property Market Report — May 2026
Registered ADREC sales for May 2026: prices, volumes and the most active districts and communities.
- 1,774 registered sales in May 2026, with a median of AED 1,875 per sqft (median price AED 2.21M).
- Like-for-like (same-project) prices were little changed on April (within 1%), across 74 projects compared.
- Like-for-like prices were up 24% on May 2025 (41 projects compared).
- Registered sales were 43% higher than in May 2025.
- 89% 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 | 595 | 1,776 |
| Yas Island | 544 | 2,386 |
| Al Hudayriat Island | 179 | 2,048 |
| Zayed City | 140 | 1,489 |
| Al Saadiyat Island | 108 | 2,997 |
| Masdar City | 81 | 1,438 |
| Al Rahah | 39 | 2,085 |
| Al Jubail Island | 28 | 1,671 |
Most Active Communities and Buildings
The projects with the most registered sales in May 2026.
| Community | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Yas Park Place Yas Island | 293 | 2,533 |
| Bloom Living - Malaga Zayed City | 109 | 1,486 |
| Tara A Al Reem Island | 105 | 1,842 |
| Bashayer Residences - Phases 3 and 4 Al Hudayriat Island | 79 | 2,314 |
| Sunstone Al Reem Island | 57 | 1,780 |
| Yas Riva Residences Yas Island | 47 | 2,542 |
| Muheira B Al Reem Island | 47 | 1,925 |
| Radiant Waves Al Reem Island | 46 | 1,713 |
| Al Naseem Al Hudayriat Island | 45 | 1,167 |
| Gardenia Bay Yas Island | 43 | 1,917 |
By Property Type
| Type | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 1,461 | 1,982 |
| Villas | 263 | 1,476 |
| Townhouses | 44 | 1,490 |
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 May 2026?
Across 1,774 registered sales in May 2026 the median was AED 1,875 per square foot, with a median sale price of AED 2.21 million (ADREC registered sales).
How many property sales were registered in Abu Dhabi in May 2026?
1,774 sales were registered in May 2026, 89% of them off-plan.
Which Abu Dhabi district had the most sales in May 2026?
Al Reem Island had the most registered sales in May 2026 (595), with a median of AED 1,776 per square foot.
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