Property News: Buying

Two global investment firms managing close to $700 billion in assets have established a presence at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), signalling continued confidence in the region despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Barings, which oversees $418 billion in assets, and Bain Capital, with $215 billion under management, both announced new offices in Abu Dhabi this week. The firms highlighted their long-term commitment to the UAE and the wider Middle East.

For Barings, headquartered in Charlotte in the US, the Abu Dhabi office marks … Read more ›

Abu Dhabi has been selected to host the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in 2029, marking the event’s return to the UAE 26 years after it was last held in Dubai.

These meetings are usually held at the headquarters of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC, with a member country hosting every third year. The gathering brings together finance ministers, central bank leaders, private sector representatives, academics, civil society members and media, alongside observers from organisations … Read more ›

Hillhouse has established a new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This makes it one of the first firms to expand into Abu Dhabi’s financial hub following the onset of the recent Iran conflict nearly five weeks ago.

The firm, headquartered in Singapore, confirmed that it has secured a Category 3C license from ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The expansion reflects Hillhouse’s long-term commitment to the region and its confidence in the rapid development of the UAE’s financial landscape.

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About 15,900 residential units are expected to be completed in Abu Dhabi this year following a record year for the capital’s property market. Total real estate sales reached AED 73.2 billion in 2025 highlighting the strong momentum in the sector.

Residential transactions rose sharply by 55 per cent year on year to around 22,400 deals according to analysis by Cavendish Maxwell. The figures underline robust investor interest and continued demand from buyers across both off-plan and ready property segments.

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More than $1 billion were recorded in transactions during the first week of the month

The performance reflects sustained investor confidence and resilience despite uncertainty linked to regional military tensions.

According to data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (Adrec), total property sales reached AED 4.267 billion during the opening week of March. Among the notable transactions was a villa in Hidd Al Saadiyat which sold for AED 88 million, making it the most expensive ready property sale during the period. … Read more ›

Abu Dhabi’s property market delivered a record performance in 2025, with total real estate transactions reaching AED 142 billion across more than 42,800 deals, highlighting sustained investor demand and rising confidence in the sector

Figures released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre show that total transaction value increased by 44 per cent year on year, while the number of transactions rose by 52 per cent as compared to 2024. The growth reflects strong participation from both end users and institutional … Read more ›