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Abu Dhabi · Market News · 15 October 2026

Abu Dhabi targets AED 235 billion by 2045: real estate stands to gain

On 12 October 2026, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) set out its goal: to attract AED 235 billion in investment and create 130,000 skilled jobs by 2045. Over the same period, foreign direct investment in the emirate's real estate rose 309% year on year in the first half of 2026.

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Abu Dhabi: The Boring Company to study tunnels (2026)

On 8 October 2026, at LIVEX 2026, the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Elon Musk's The Boring Company signed an agreement to study transport and utility tunnels in the emirate. No route has been announced yet, but the Dubai Loop precedent shows what this kind of project can change.

9 October 2026

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Abu Dhabi: an AED 200 million villa sets the UAE record for 2026

A villa in Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi, sold for AED 200 million on 20 January 2026. According to a Property Finder study published in early October 2026, it is the most expensive property transaction in the UAE this year.

8 October 2026

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Abu Dhabi LIVEX 2026: AED 42 billion for quality of life

On 29 September 2026, as the first LIVEX exhibition opened at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport unveiled more than AED 100 billion of projects, including AED 42 billion for phase 2 of the emirate's quality of life strategy.

5 October 2026

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Abu Dhabi: Mid-Island Parkway first phase due in 2027

On 1 October 2026, Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport announced that the first phase of the AED 2.85 billion Mid-Island Parkway will be completed in 2027. The drive between Saadiyat Island and Reem Island or the main island will drop from 25 to 10 minutes.

2 October 2026

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Abu Dhabi: Aldar passes AED 5 billion with Talay and Yas Riva Reserve

On 29 September 2026, Aldar Properties announced more than AED 5 billion ($1.36 billion) in sales across two Abu Dhabi launches: Talay on Saadiyat Island and Yas Riva Reserve on Yas Island. Expatriates and foreign investors account for 69% of buyers.

30 September 2026

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Yas Island: Miral to invest AED 12bn in Abu Dhabi by 2031

On 14 September 2026, Miral, the developer behind Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, announced a plan worth more than AED 12 billion (USD 3.26 billion) over five years for new hotels and attractions. Disneyland Abu Dhabi is not part of this budget.

27 September 2026

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Abu Dhabi: escrow, cancellations and service charges reformed

In September 2026, law firm A&O Shearman published a series of guides on the reforms affecting every stage of an Abu Dhabi property transaction. For off-plan buyers, three protections stand out: the escrow account, a cancellation scale set by regulation and tighter rules on service charges.

25 September 2026

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Abu Dhabi: AED 70.4bn in Sales in H1 2026 (ADREC Report)

On 18 August 2026, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) released its half-year report: AED 70.4 billion in residential sales over the first half of 2026, with 89% of that value in off-plan.

23 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi Expands Freehold Zones for Foreign Buyers

In July 2026, Abu Dhabi widened the areas where non-resident investors can buy property outright. A strong signal for foreign capital, and fresh opportunities for a UAE real estate portfolio.

23 September 2026

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Abu Dhabi Home Sales: Villa Record in August 2026

On 1 September 2026, Projectory's analysis of Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) data recorded 2,162 home sales worth AED 11.79 billion in August 2026, including a monthly villa record.

21 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Dubai–Abu Dhabi Property: AED 10.67bn from 7–11 Sept 2026

Between 7 and 11 September 2026, the property market totalled AED 10.67 billion in transactions, including AED 6.78 billion in sales across 2,931 deals, according to official figures released on 12 September 2026.

19 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: real estate transactions up 76.6% in 12 months

On 17 September 2026, at the opening of the IREIS show at ADNEC, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre reported a 76.6% rise in the value of real estate transactions over twelve months.

17 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Aldar Launches Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat: 351 Villas

On 7 September 2026, Aldar unveiled Talay, the first residential release within the Marsa Al Saadiyat masterplan, with 351 exclusive villas going on sale from 23 September 2026.

15 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: Off-Plan Mortgages Become a Reality

On 13 September 2026, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) confirmed a framework allowing off-plan property to be financed by mortgage during construction, once 50% of the price is paid.

13 September 2026

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The Wadi: 3,950 Homes on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi

On 10 September 2026, Cosmo Developments launched The Wadi, a AED 6 billion mixed-use community on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, with 3,950 homes along the Yas Canal.

11 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Aldar Launches Sei Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi: Sales Open September 16

On 7 September 2026, Aldar unveiled Sei Saadiyat, a wellness-focused residential project in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District, with its first phase going on sale from 16 September 2026.

9 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Aldar launches Sei Saadiyat: 778 homes in Abu Dhabi

On 7 September 2026, Aldar Properties unveiled Sei Saadiyat, a 778-home wellness-focused project in the Saadiyat Cultural District. The 265-unit first phase goes on sale on 16 September.

7 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

EIBOR on 3 September 2026: the benchmark for mortgage costs

The official EIBOR fixing published by the Central Bank of the UAE on 3 September 2026 stood at 4.00% over three months, the rate most widely used to reset mortgages.

5 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: rental growth slows to 12% in 2026

On 1 September 2026, REIDIN data show that annual residential rent growth in Abu Dhabi eased from 21.8% in December 2025 to 12.0% in April 2026.

3 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: 2026 Sales Already Surpass 2025

As of 1 September 2026, Abu Dhabi's property market posts a record first half: AED 70.4 billion in residential sales, eight newly approved investment zones and 71,000 homes expected by 2030.

1 September 2026

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Abu Dhabi property financing: down payment, mortgage and payment plans explained

Down payment, bank mortgage, developer payment plan: how a foreign buyer can finance property in Abu Dhabi. A worked example in Al Bahyah follows the deal from the deposit through to rental income.

6 October 2026

Abu Dhabi Property Tax: What an Investor Actually Pays

No tax on rental income or capital gains for individuals, a 2% transfer fee on purchase: here is what an Abu Dhabi property investment really costs, with district-by-district calculations.

6 October 2026

The property buying process in Abu Dhabi, from reservation to title deed

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