The Abu Dhabi Residential and Office Market Review – Summer 2026, produced by our collaborative partners at Knight Frank, offers a biannual look at the performance of the emirate’s residential and office sectors.
Abu Dhabi’s residential market maintained strong momentum through the year to June 2026, led once again by the waterfront communities. Apartment prices on Yas Island and Al Reem Island each rose by approximately 18% year-on-year, while Al Saadiyat Island retained its position as the emirate’s most premium apartment market, with average transaction prices reaching around AED 43,100 per sq m — up 21% on the year. On the villa side, Al Jubail Island posted the strongest annual growth at roughly 40%, while Al Saadiyat Island remained the priciest villa location at approximately AED 26,500 per sq m.
Looking ahead, around 36,900 residential units are under construction across Abu Dhabi between 2026 and 2030, with apartments accounting for 66% of the pipeline and Yas Island leading supply with roughly 7,700 units.
The office market told a more mixed story. Leasing activity eased in the first half of 2026, marking the sector’s first annual contraction of the current cycle, even as Al Reem Island bucked the trend with a sharp rise in transactions. With only limited new Grade A space due for delivery in 2026, occupancy and rental rates are expected to stay well supported.
Please find the full report attached below…
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In 2025, Henry Wiltshire International announced its collaboration with Knight Frank, combining local residential expertise with global reach and a strong private client network — enhancing prime property services, development consultancy, and project sales across Abu Dhabi.
