Bayut’s Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report H1 2025
- At a Glance
- Affordable Apartments
- Mid-tier Apartments
- Luxury Apartments
- Affordable Villas
- Mid-Tier Villas
- Luxury Villas
- Highest ROIs
- Off-plan Properties
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market continues on its growth trajectory recording exceptional performance in the first half of 2025 across prominent districts. The Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report H1 2025 highlights the key trends observed in the property landscape of the UAE capital during this period.
This Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report H1 2025 has segmented popular areas for buying apartments and villas into ‘Affordable,’ ‘Mid-tier’ and ‘Luxury’ to offer a more tailored view of the Abu Dhabi property market.
At a Glance: Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report H1 2025
Bayut’s Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report H1 2025 reveals sustained growth across the affordable, mid-tier and luxury segments when compared to H2 2024:
- In the affordable segment, apartment prices increased by as much as 7%, while villa prices rose by up to 5%.
- The listing prices of mid-tier properties registered notable growth of between 2% and 27%, with villa prices in Al Samha recording the highest increases.
- The luxury apartment segment experienced a growth in listing prices of up to 17%. Whereas luxury villas saw increases ranging from 6% to 9%.
- Budget-conscious buyers focused on Al Reef and Khalifa City. Mid-tier investors gravitated towards Al Reem Island and Al Raha Gardens. HNWIs continued to prioritise Yas Island and Al Raha Beach.
For an accurate representation of Abu Dhabi real estate trends, this Sales Market Report for Abu Dhabi H1 2025 compares the average price-per-square-foot for an area to the previous time period. Please note that these prices are subject to change based on multiple factors, including amenities available, the developer involved in the project, location and other key factors.
Al Reef Was the Most Popular Area for Buying Affordable Apartments in Abu Dhabi
Affordable Apartments Trends – Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report H1 2025
POPULAR AREAS | ROI | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024 | STUDIO | 1-BED | 2-BED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Reef | ROI 9.33% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| STUDIO
| 1-BED
| 2-BED
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| Al Ghadeer | ROI 8.45% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| STUDIO
| 1-BED
| 2-BED
|
- Potential apartment buyers searching for affordable properties for sale in Abu Dhabi favoured Al Reef and Al Ghadeer.
- Price per sq. ft. for Al Ghadeer and Al Reef apartments for sale increased by 4% to total at 7%.
Al Reem Island Dominated Mid-Tier Apartment Purchases in Abu Dhabi
Prices for Mid-tier Apartments – Sales Market Report for Abu Dhabi H1 2025
POPULAR AREAS | ROI | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024 | STUDIO | 1-BED | 2-BED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Reem Island | ROI 7.59% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| STUDIO
| 1-BED
| 2-BED
|
| Masdar City | ROI 8.41% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| STUDIO
| 1-BED
| 2-BED
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| Baniyas | ROI 5.41% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| STUDIO
| 1-BED
| 2-BED
|
- Al Reem Island, Masdar City and Baniyas emerged as the most prominent districts in the mid-tier apartment segment.
- Price per sq. ft. for Al Reem apartments for sale during the first half of 2025 recorded the highest appreciation of 10.7%. Masdar City and Baniyas apartments for sale increased by between 2% and 6%.
Al Raha Beach has Maintained Investor Interest For Luxury Apartments in Abu Dhabi
Prices for Luxury Apartments – H1 Sales Market Report for Abu Dhabi 2025
POPULAR AREAS | ROI | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024 | 1-BED | 2-BED | 3-BED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Raha Beach | ROI 6.58% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 1-BED
| 2-BED
| 3-BED
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| Yas Island | ROI 7.15% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 1-BED
| 2-BED
| 3-BED
|
| Saadiyat Island | ROI 3.83% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 1-BED
| 2-BED
| 3-BED
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- Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and Al Raha Beach were the top picks for luxury apartment sales in Abu Dhabi during H1 2025.
- The per sq. ft. prices for the luxury apartment in these areas increased by up to 16.5%, with Saadiyat Island reporting the highest surge.
Apartments for Sale in Abu Dhabi
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AED
1,000,000
- 1 BED
- |
- 2 BATHS
- |
- 806 SQFT
Marina Blue Tower, Marina Square, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
AED
1,600,000
- 2 BEDS
- |
- 3 BATHS
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- 1291 SQFT
The Gate Tower 2, The Gate Tower, Shams Gate District, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
AED
1,700,000
- 2 BEDS
- |
- 3 BATHS
- |
- 1012 SQFT
The Bridges, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
AED
1,700,000
- 2 BEDS
- |
- 3 BATHS
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- 1366 SQFT
The Gate Tower 3, The Gate Tower, Shams Gate District, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Al Reef has ranked as the Most Popular Choice for Buying Affordable Villas in Abu Dhabi
Average Prices for Affordable Villas: Abu Dhabi H1 Sales Market Report 2025
POPULAR AREAS | ROI | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024 | 3-BED | 4-BED | 5-BED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Reef | ROI 6.34% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 3-BED
| 4-BED
| 5-BED
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| Khalifa City | ROI 3.95% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 3-BED
| 4-BED
| 5-BED
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| Al Shamkha | ROI 3.64% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 3-BED
| 4-BED
| 5-BED
|
- According to the H1 2025 market data, villas in Al Reef, Khalifa City and Al Shamkha attracted the most interest from buyers seeking affordable villas for sale in Abu Dhabi.
- This segment experienced moderate price appreciations, ranging from 2% to 5%.
Al Raha Gardens has led Mid-Tier Villa Market Growth
Average Property Prices for Mid-Tier Villas: Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report H1 2025
POPULAR AREAS | ROI | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024 | 3-BED | 4-BED | 5-BED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Raha Gardens | ROI 6.17% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 3-BED
| 4-BED
| 5-BED
|
| Al Samha | ROI 5.75% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 3-BED
| 4-BED
| 5-BED
|
| Baniyas | ROI 4.87% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 3-BED
| 4-BED
| 5-BED
|
- Al Raha Gardens, Al Samha and Baniyas have continued to appeal to families seeking mid-tier established communities.
- Listing prices for villas in these areas grew by between 2% and 27%, with villas for sale in Al Samha recording the highest surge. The villas for sale in Baniyas, however, became cheaper by 1.45%.
Yas Island Has Dominated The Luxury Villa Market
Luxury Villas Performance: Abu Dhabi Mid‑year Property Report 2025
POPULAR AREAS | ROI | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024 | 4-BED | 5-BED | 6-BED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yas Island | ROI 5.46% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 4-BED
| 5-BED
| 6-BED
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| Saadiyat Island | ROI 4.45% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 4-BED
| 5-BED
| 6-BED
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| Al Jubail Island | ROI 4.54% | PRICE PER SQ.FT Avg. Price/sq.ftChange from H2 2024
| 4-BED
| 5-BED
| 6-BED
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- Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and Al Jubail Island were the most sought-after areas for luxury villa sales in Abu Dhabi during H1 2025.
- Prices per square foot for Saadiyat Island villas for sale and Yas Island villas increased by up to 10%. However, Al Jubail villas recorded a 17.8% decline, most likely due to investor interest shifting significantly towards Yas Island and Saadiyat Island.
Abu Dhabi H1 2025 Real Estate Trends: Areas with the Highest ROIs for Apartments and Villas
Highest Rental Yields for Apartments: Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report H1 2025
AREA | SEGMENT | ROI |
|---|---|---|
AREA Al Reef | SEGMENT Affordable | ROI 9.33% |
AREA Masdar City | SEGMENT Mid-tier | ROI 8.41% |
AREA Yas Island | SEGMENT Luxury | ROI 7.15% |
Based on market analysis for high ROI apartments in Abu Dhabi H1 2025:
- Al Reef continued to offer the highest rental yields for affordable apartments at 9.33%.
- Masdar City led the mid-tier segment with impressive yields of 8.41%.
- Benefitting from the Disneyland Abu Dhabi announcement, Yas Island sales in Abu Dhabi recorded the highest ROI among luxury apartments of 7.15%.
Highest Rental Yields for Villas: Sales Market Report for Abu Dhabi H1 2025
AREA | SEGMENT | ROI |
|---|---|---|
AREA Al Reef | SEGMENT Affordable | ROI 6.34% |
AREA Al Raha Gardens | SEGMENT Mid-tier | ROI 6.17% |
AREA Yas Island | SEGMENT Luxury | ROI 5.46% |
Villa investors have achieved strong returns across different segments:
- Al Reef has led affordable villa yields at 6.34%.
- Al Raha Gardens offered 6.17% returns in the mid-tier segment.
- Yas Island emerged as the top choice for luxury villa investments, offering a 5.46% ROI.
Popular Areas for Off-Plan Properties in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s off-plan market in H1 2025 attracted significant investor interest, with buyers showing a preference for lifestyle-focused new developments in Abu Dhabi, especially in prime locations.
Top Projects for Off-Plan Apartments in Abu Dhabi
PROJECT | SEGMENT | AREA |
|---|---|---|
PROJECT Al Reeman 1 | SEGMENT Affordable | AREA Al Shamkha |
PROJECT Yas Bay | SEGMENT Mid-tier | AREA Yas Island |
PROJECT Nawayef Park Views | SEGMENT Luxury | AREA Al Hudayriat Island |
- In the affordable apartment segment, Al Reeman 1 in Al Shamkha and Bloom Living in Zayed City emerged as favoured projects.
- Yas Bay on Yas Island led the mid-tier apartment category.
- For luxury apartments, Nawayef Park Views on Hudayriat Island and Saadiyat Cultural District were the top choices.
Top Projects for Off-Plan Villas in Abu Dhabi
PROJECT | SEGMENT | AREA |
|---|---|---|
PROJECT Bloom Living | SEGMENT Affordable | AREA Zayed City |
PROJECT Yas Acres | SEGMENT Mid-tier | AREA Yas Island |
PROJECT Nawayef West | SEGMENT Luxury | AREA Al Hudairiyat Island |
Off-plan villa buyers in H1 2025 gravitated toward master-planned communities:
- Bloom Living, Al Reeman 2 and Reportage Village Abu Dhabi (Khalifa City) were popular among budget-conscious villa investors.
- Yas Acres and Al Jurf Gardens led the mid-tier villa segment.
- Nawayef West and Saadiyat Lagoons retained their positions as the premier choice for luxury villa investments.
Check out Bayut’s H1 2025 Dubai Real Estate Market Sales Report, which will provide further insights into the UAE’s property trends.
Disclaimer: The above Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report (MKTRPTH12025) is based on prices for ready properties advertised by real estate agencies on behalf of their clients on Bayut.com (excluding room share), and is not representative of actual real estate transactions conducted in Abu Dhabi.
