Abu Dhabi to add 71,000 homes by 2030, with biggest delivery wave in 2028

Abu Dhabi plans to add 71,000 new homes by 2030, with most of the development focused on six districts: Al Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Yas Island, Zayed City, Khalifa City, and Al Hudayriyat Island. Nine major developers, primarily in investment zones, will deliver about two-thirds of the projected residential supply. The emirate currently has around 409,000 residential units, and the new homes are expected to reach their peak in 2028.

Over the past three years, the region's supply growth has averaged 3.3% annually, accounting for 79% of Abu Dhabi's residential stock. New lease prices have risen by 17% for apartments and 9% for villas, with investment zones seeing a 21% increase for apartments and 16% for villas. In the first half of 2026, Abu Dhabi recorded 233,000 active residential leases worth Dh9.3 billion, with a 8% year-on-year increase in lease values.

Off-plan property sales dominated activity, accounting for 89% of residential sales value and 82% of transactions. Emirati buyers accounted for 70% of residential sales, with cash remaining the primary payment method. Office and retail spaces remain highly occupied, with office supply rising by 0.3% and new-lease prices increasing by 13%.