Property News

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has officially inaugurated Marsa Al Saadiyat — a development valued at AED100 billion, covering 6.4 million square metres. Aldar is acting as master developer, overseeing both the design and the delivery of primary infrastructure.

The project was previously known as Saadiyat Marina District, but His Highness directed it be renamed Marsa Al Saadiyat, a … Read more ›

Abu Dhabi’s property market delivered a remarkable first half of 2026, with new data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) — the government authority responsible for regulating the emirate’s real estate sector — confirming that transactions reached a total value of AED 117 billion between January and June.

The figure represents a 112% increase compared to the same period in 2025, while the overall number of transactions rose by 61.7%. Together, the numbers reaffirm … Read more ›

According to the founders of Moon World Resorts, Abu Dhabi could end up being the UAE’s only realistic location for their proposed $5 billion lunar-themed resort. Michael R. Henderson and Sandra G. Matthews say the project needs a plot of around 556 acres, and that Abu Dhabi appears to have the most suitable land available within the country.

The pair confirmed the UAE remains a priority market for them, though the deal hinges on strong government backing and … Read more ›

New Yas Island destination to combine residential, hospitality, retail and leisure offerings

Abu Dhabi: Aldar has announced Yas Point, its newest waterfront project set to redefine the northern edge of Yas Island.

The AED 6 billion development will bring together a five-star hotel, branded residences, an international school, and a mix of retail, dining and leisure spaces — all within a beachfront neighbourhood linked to the rest of Yas Island’s attractions. Upon completion, the project is … Read more ›

Abu Dhabi’s residential real estate sector achieved a record-breaking first quarter in 2026, with property transactions reaching AED 38.1 billion across approximately 8,100 sales between January and March, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Compared with the same period in 2025, transaction values increased by more than 211%, while the number of sales rose by nearly 124%, underscoring the continued strength of the capital’s housing market.

Off-Plan Properties Continue to Lead Demand

The off-plan segment remained the primary driver of market activity, accounting for … Read more ›

UAE landlords can now review prospective tenants’ credit scores through a newly introduced digital service launched by Etihad Credit Bureau in partnership with UAE PASS.

The new “Tenant Screening” feature enables property owners to request a tenant’s credit score, with access granted only after the tenant approves the request via UAE PASS, the country’s official digital identity platform.

The service is currently available on the Etihad Credit Bureau mobile application after being showcased at GITEX 2025 by the Telecommunications and Digital Government … Read more ›