Al Hudayriyat Island tops Abu Dhabi property sales in first half of 2026
Abu Dhabi's Al Hudayriyat Island has topped the emirate's real estate sales in the first half of 2026 in a further sign of the property market's resilience despite the Iran war. Sales on the island in the six months to the end of June hit Dh19 billion ($5.2 billion), which equates to roughly 27 per cent of total residential units sold in the UAE capital , according to a midyear report from the…
In the first half of 2026, Al Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi emerged as the top performer in the emirate's real estate market, accounting for Dh19 billion ($5.2 billion) in sales, which represented approximately 27 percent of the total residential units sold in Abu Dhabi. Saadiyat Island followed with Dh13.3 billion in sales, while Reem Island and Al Maryah Island together recorded Dh10.5 billion.
Yas Island, slated for key developments like Disneyland Abu Dhabi and Sphere Abu Dhabi, saw sales of Dh7.3 billion during this period. Investment zones constituted 22 percent, or 72,000 housing units, of the overall supply, with Reem Island leading in this category, followed by Al Raha Island, Yas Island, and Saadiyat Island. The residential sector's supply in Abu Dhabi expanded by nearly 3 percent year-on-year to reach around 409,000 units, with Dh70.4 billion in residential unit sales.
Adrec, Abu Dhabi's Real Estate Centre, anticipates an additional 71,000 units to hit the market by 2030, with deliveries peaking in 2028. Adrec Director General Rashed Al Omaira emphasized the need to interpret market trends beyond raw figures, noting that the first half of 2026 showcased a resilient market resilient to the Iran war, supported by sustained demand, clear regulations, transparent data, and a balanced supply-demand approach.
The property sector remains crucial to Abu Dhabi and the UAE's economies, attracting investors and withstanding the impact of the conflict. In July, Adrec announced a temporary halt in rent increases for residential, commercial, and industrial properties, except for communities managed by Abu Dhabi Financial Centre, such as Al Maryah Island and Reem Island.
Eight new investment zones were approved in the first half of 2026, bringing the total to 50, along with 28 new real estate developments, a 16 percent increase from the previous year, providing fresh opportunities for local and international investors. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi's hospitality sector also reported high occupancy rates, with the city recording a 66.8 percent occupancy rate for the first six months of 2026, according to JLL consultancy.
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