Abu Dhabi waterfront home prices surge 69% in less than four years

Waterfront property in the UAE is riding an unprecedented wave of demand, with new analysis from international developer MERED revealing that Abu Dhabi’s seaside districts have outpaced the wider market by a striking margin.

- Issac John

Between the fourth quarter of 2021 and the third quarter of 2025, off-plan projects across the capital posted a weighted average price increase of 47 per cent, supported by a 429 per cent jump in sales volume. Yet it is the emirate’s prime waterfront zones that stand out, delivering a 69 per cent surge in values— more than triple the 22 per cent rise recorded in non-waterfront areas during the same period.

According to MERED, the performance reflects a structural shift in buyer preference and the increasingly limited availability of coastal land. “Al Reem Island exemplifies this trend,” said Artemiy Marinin, project director at MERED. “Waterfront projects on the island recorded a 57 per cent increase in prices since late 2021, far exceeding the 20 per cent growth seen in non-waterfront areas. This performance not only reflects current market demand but also highlights considerable potential for future growth compared with other established luxury destinations.”