UAE Real Estate Market Update: Dubai Prices Dip as Abu Dhabi Surges — June 2026
The UAE real estate market is sending mixed signals this week — and savvy investors are paying close attention. While Dubai’s residential prices face short-term pressure, Abu Dhabi is powering ahead with record transaction volumes, newly relaxed visa rules are bringing fresh capital into the market, and the long-term trajectory remains firmly bullish with projections […]
Four Reasons Abu Dhabi’s Property Market Is Built for Long-Term Growth
Dubai gets the headlines. Abu Dhabi is quietly building something more permanent. A new report by Object 1 identifies the four structural forces shaping Abu Dhabi’s real estate expansion — and together they make a compelling case for why the UAE capital is emerging as one of the region’s most serious long-term investment destinations. 1. […]
Abu Dhabi Is Building a 10 Million Square Metre Sustainable City — With Dh2 Billion Committed to Phase One
his is not a community. It is a city within a city — and Abu Dhabi is backing it with serious capital. Abu Dhabi National Company for Building Materials (Bildco), listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with Wujod Real Estate Development to deliver one of the UAE capital’s most […]
Sphere Abu Dhabi: The $1.7 Billion Immersive Landmark Coming to Yas Island by 2029
Dubai gets the headlines. But Abu Dhabi just announced something that will have the entire world looking at Yas Island. Sphere Abu Dhabi — a $1.7 billion immersive entertainment venue — is set to rise between Yas Mall and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, becoming the first Sphere venue outside the United States and only the second […]
Abu Dhabi Strengthens Real Estate Governance with New Regulatory Decisions
Abu Dhabi has introduced a new set of administrative decisions aimed at enhancing transparency, investor protection, and overall market efficiency within its real estate sector. The initiative, announced by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), supports the implementation of Law No. (3) of 2015, as amended by Law No. (2) of 2025. This comprehensive […]
Record-Breaking Success: Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana Development Sells Dh6 Billion Worth in 72 Hours
Ohana Development, one of the UAE’s premier luxury real estate developers, has achieved a remarkable milestone — generating Dh6 billion in sales within just 72 hours for its latest project, Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana. Situated along the scenic Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi, this exclusive gated waterfront community has set a new sales benchmark in the […]
15,900 homes set to enter Abu Dhabi market this year
Abu Dhabi housing demand drives record sales while thousands of new homes enter market Dubai: There are 15,900 residential units scheduled for completion in Abu Dhabi this year, following a record-breaking year for the capital’s property market, with total sales reaching Dh73.2 billion in 2025. Residential transactions surged 55% year on year to 22,400 deals, […]
Abu Dhabi property market defies uncertainty, records over $1 billion in weekly deals in March
The Abu Dhabi property market is witnessing strong demand, with sales crossing Dh4.267 billion ($1.16 billion) during the first week of March, shrugging off concerns surrounding the regional military conflict. According to Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (Adrec) data, a villa in Hidd Al Saadiyat was sold for Dh88 million, making it the highest ready […]