Abu Dhabi Property Market Report — August 2026
Registered ADREC sales for August 2026: prices, volumes and the most active districts and communities.
- 1,866 registered sales in August 2026, with a median of AED 1,892 per sqft (median price AED 3.97M).
- Like-for-like (same-project) prices were little changed on July (within 1%), across 61 projects compared.
- Like-for-like prices were up 10.0% on August 2025 (54 projects compared).
- 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 Hudayriat Island | 595 | 1,924 |
| Al Reem Island | 344 | 1,746 |
| Al Saadiyat Island | 224 | 2,422 |
| Yas Island | 180 | 1,975 |
| Al Bahyah | 160 | 462 |
| Ramhan Island | 117 | 3,922 |
| Zayed City | 61 | 1,562 |
| Al Rahah | 53 | 2,310 |
Most Active Communities and Buildings
The projects with the most registered sales in August 2026.
| Community | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Hudayriyat Golf Estates - Townhomes Al Hudayriat Island | 395 | 1,924 |
| Bal Ghaiylam Al Bahyah | 153 | 461 |
| Hudayriyat Golf Estates - Villas Al Hudayriat Island | 113 | 1,834 |
| Ramhan Island - Phase 5 Ramhan Island | 85 | 4,053 |
| Tara A Al Reem Island | 72 | 1,842 |
| Mamsha Gardens B Al Saadiyat Island | 67 | 3,389 |
| Gardenia Bay Yas Island | 52 | 1,929 |
| Vista 3 Al Reem Island | 34 | 1,398 |
| Ramhan Island - Phase 4 Ramhan Island | 31 | 3,463 |
| The Sustainable City - Yas Island - Phase 1 Yas Island | 30 | 1,296 |
By Property Type
| Type | Sales | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Villas | 908 | 1,924 |
| Apartments | 882 | 1,901 |
| Townhouses | 76 | 1,436 |
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 August 2026?
Across 1,866 registered sales in August 2026 the median was AED 1,892 per square foot, with a median sale price of AED 3.97 million (ADREC registered sales).
How many property sales were registered in Abu Dhabi in August 2026?
1,866 sales were registered in August 2026, 88% of them off-plan.
Which Abu Dhabi district had the most sales in August 2026?
Al Hudayriat Island had the most registered sales in August 2026 (595), with a median of AED 1,924 per square foot.
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