Abu Dhabi property prices show resilience in first half

The Abu Dhabi property market has demonstrated exceptional resilience and growth in H1 2025, as listing prices for apartments in the affordable sector have risen by up to 7 per cent, while budget-friendly villa prices have increased by as much as 5 per cent, data showed on Wednesday.

- Somshankar Bandyopadhyay [e-mail]

According to research by Bayut, the UAE's leading property portal, the emirate has established itself as one of the region's most attractive investment destinations. Budget-conscious property-seekers have focused on affordable areas such as Al Reef, Al Ghadeer, Khalifa City and Al Shamkha. Mid-tier investors have favoured Al Reem Island, Masdar City, Al Raha Gardens and Al Samha. Abu Dhabi's popular island communities, Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, have remained of significant interest to potential high-profile investors.

The mid-tier segment has seen apartment prices appreciate by 6 per cent to 11 per cent. Mid-tier villas reported a listing price increase of up to 2.68 per cent in Al Raha Gardens and a surge of up to 26.7 per cent in Al Samha, highlighting a sustained demand for family homes. Bucking the trend slightly, mid-tier villas in Baniyas have become cheaper by 1.45 per cent.

According to the H1 2025 luxury property sales data, listing prices for luxury apartments in Yas Island and Saadiyat Island have increased by up to 17 per cent, an unsurprising surge when the announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi is taken into account. The luxury villa segment has experienced comparatively moderate increases of 5 per cent to 10 per cent. Villa prices in Al Jubail Island have recorded a significant 17.8 per cent decrease, most likely due to investor interest shifting towards Yas Island and Saadiyat Island.