Abu Dhabi Real Estate Transactions Reach AED 142 Billion in 2025; Ajman Rental Contracts Surge to AED 6.6 Billion

Abu Dhabi | EcoPulse24

The real estate market in Abu Dhabi recorded total transactions worth AED 142 billion during 2025, across 42,814 deals, reflecting accelerated investment activity and increased trading compared to the previous year. In Ajman, the rental market achieved notable growth, with contract values reaching AED 6.625 billion over the same period.

According to data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center, property transactions in the emirate grew by 44% compared to 2024, while the number of transactions increased by 52%, indicating expansion in both value and volume.

Breakdown:
- Of the AED 142 billion in Abu Dhabi, AED 99.4 billion came from sales and purchases through 25,604 deals, and AED 42.7 billion from mortgage transactions across 17,210 cases.
- 56 new real estate projects were registered in 2025, and the number of licensed real estate professionals rose by 57.7% to 3,566 specialists.
- Foreign direct investment in Abu Dhabi's real estate sector reached AED 8.2 billion, up 13% from 2024, with investors from over 100 nationalities. Investment zones accounted for 72% of total foreign real estate investment, valued at AED 54.13 billion, a 65% increase from the previous year.

Investor interest was diverse, with significant participation from Russia, China, the UK, the US, France, and Kazakhstan, demonstrating a broadening international investor base.

In Ajman, the Department of Municipality and Planning announced that the total value of rental contracts in 2025 reached AED 6.625 billion, up AED 1.695 billion or 34.4% compared to 2024.

- Residential rental contracts totaled AED 3.32 billion, commercial contracts AED 2.423 billion, and investment contracts AED 881 million, with the department completing 115,624 residential, 42,839 commercial, and 282 investment contract transactions.

The figures reflect growing residential and commercial demand, supported by infrastructure development, improved public services, and flexible regulatory policies.

EcoPulse24 Analysis:
The acceleration of real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi to AED 142 billion signals a transition to greater institutional maturity, especially with increased foreign investment and activity in investment zones. Meanwhile, Ajman's 34% surge in rental contracts points to expanding residential and commercial demand beyond traditional centers. Overall, the UAE's real estate sector is experiencing strong dynamics in both sales and rentals, reinforcing its role in economic diversification and investment stability.