According to real estate consultant Cavendish Maxwell, sales of completed villas and townhouses in Abu Dhabi have surged by 72% in the first half of the year, reaching their highest level since 2021. This growth is driven by both homebuyers looking for larger, family-friendly properties and investors seeking good rental returns.
Despite this, the overall value of residential sales in the first half of 2025 dropped by 33% compared to last year. This is attributed to a slowdown in new project launches, which has redirected buyer interest toward existing homes.
Other key findings from the report include:
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Average prices for apartments and villas increased by 14% and 11% respectively year-on-year.
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The average transaction value for ready homes rose to $2.5 million.
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Apartments continue to dominate the market, making up 73% of all sales.
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Mortgage values for homes grew by 12% year-on-year to $3.5 billion.
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Rental rates increased by an average of 14%, with some areas like Yas Island seeing an almost 27% jump in apartment rents.
Looking ahead, Cavendish Maxwell expects the market to be revitalized by new off-plan projects from major developers set to launch later in 2025. This, combined with steady population growth and a strong economy, is likely to ensure continued growth in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector.
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