AEAbu Dhabi's real estate transactions reached AED117 billion in the first half of 2026, marking an 112% year-on-year increase, driven by strong foreign direct investment (FDI). Despite the ongoing US-Iran war, the sector saw significant growth, with sales rising 164% to AED86.1 billion through 16,838 transactions. Mortgages increased by a third to AED26.7 billion, while long lease and Musataha agreements totaled AED4 billion. FDI into the property sector more than quadrupled to AED13.8 billion, surpassing the entire 2025 figure. Investors from the UK, China, Russia, the US, Germany, and France contributed to this growth, with non-resident investors representing 116 nationalities. Investment zones attracted AED75 billion, a threefold annual increase. Adrec emphasized transparency and updated regulations to support investor confidence, and rent freezes were introduced for most properties except those in specific financial centers.
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