Abu Dhabi‘s property market has recorded consistent growth in the first quarter of 2025, a new report finds.
According to the latest report from dubizzle, both rental and sales segments across the emirate have experienced price increases, reflecting strong demand and investor confidence.
“It continues to be a period of steady growth for the Abu Dhabi real estate sector with significant progression in infrastructure, development and sustainability efforts. At dubizzle, we’re immensely proud to be part of this growth. As a leading platform, we remain dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our users and partners,” Haider Khan, CEO of dubizzle and Dubizzle Group MENA said.
Yas Island tops Abu Dhabi luxury property market in Q1 2025
Yas Island has emerged as the top location for luxury apartment purchases with an average sales price of AED1.87 million. The area saw a 2.54 percent increase in per-square-foot prices compared to Q4 2024.
For luxury apartment rentals, Al Raha Beach led the market with an average annual rent of AED143,000.
In the luxury villa segment, Yas Island maintained its position as the premier choice for both buyers and tenants.
The average sales price for villas in this area reached AED4.68 million, while rental prices averaged AED229,000 annually, representing a 1.33 percent increase from the previous quarter.
Saadiyat Island delivered the highest return on investment for luxury villas at 5.60 percent, while Yas Island offered the best returns for luxury apartments at 6.99 percent.
Abu Dhabi affordable housing market: Top areas for buyers, renters in 2025
Al Reem Island continued to be the top area for affordable apartment purchases with an average sales price of AED 1.54 million and an impressive ROI of 7.31 percent. The area recorded a 3.57 percent increase in per-square-foot prices from Q4 2024.
For affordable apartment rentals, Khalifa City led the market with an average annual rent of AED44,000.
Al Reef dominated the affordable villa sales market with an average price of AED 2.21 million and an ROI of 6.23 percent.
For villa rentals in the affordable segment, Mohammed Bin Zayed City emerged as the preferred choice with an average annual rent of AED 153,000.
Al Reef achieved the highest ROI in the affordable segment, with villas at 6.23% and apartments at 10.08 percent.
Top Abu Dhabi off-plan projects revealed in Q1 2025
The report also highlighted significant interest in off-plan properties across Abu Dhabi.
For luxury off-plan apartments, Yas Bay, Saadiyat Cultural District, and Al Maryah Vista 2 emerged as the most sought-after projects with average prices of AED2.02 million, AED4.45 million, and AED1.11 million respectively.
In the affordable off-plan apartment segment, Reem Hills, Royal Park, and Al Reeman 1 attracted the most interest, with average prices of AED1.65 million, AED934,000, and AED793,000 respectively.
For luxury off-plan villas, Yas Acres, Saadiyat Lagoons, and Al Jurf Gardens led the market with average prices of AED6.52 million, AED8.98 million, and AED5.56 million respectively.
Al Reeman 2, Bloom Living, and Al Naseem Community emerged as the top choices for affordable off-plan villas, with average prices of AED4.1 million, AED3.92 million, and AED8.89 million, respectively.
Which Abu Dhabi areas offer the highest returns in 2025?
The report indicates that Abu Dhabi’s property market has maintained its momentum from late 2024 into early 2025, with most areas showing price increases.
Notable exceptions include Al Jubail Island and The Marina, which experienced declines in per-square-foot prices for apartments by 1.74 percent and 1.20 percent respectively.
In the villa rental market, Shakhbout City and Al Reef saw decreases of 4.17 percent and 2.90 percent in annual rents.
The overall market sentiment remains positive, with investors showing continued interest in both established communities and new developments across the emirate.
