Abu Dhabi Property Prices
Estimated real estate prices per square metre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Disclaimer: All prices shown are market estimates based on published data sources. They do not represent official valuations or guaranteed transaction prices. This is not investment advice.
Abu Dhabi Property Price Trend
Estimated average property price per square metre trend for Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Average Price per sqm (AED)
Estimated averages across all tracked areas. Not an official index. Data as of June 2026.
Property Prices by Area in Abu Dhabi
Estimated prices per square metre for all tracked areas in Abu Dhabi, sorted by buy price. Click on any area for detailed pricing, trend charts, and neighbourhood information.
Saadiyat Island
FreeholdCorniche Area
Yas Island
FreeholdAl Raha Beach
FreeholdAl Reem Island
FreeholdMasdar City
FreeholdKhalifa City
Abu Dhabi Areas Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of all tracked areas in Abu Dhabi.
| Area | Price/sqm (Buy) | Price/sqm (Rent/yr) | Gross Yield | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saadiyat Island | AED 18 000 (~€4 500) | AED 990 (~€248) | 5.5% | 8.0% |
| Corniche Area | AED 15 000 (~€3 750) | AED 825 (~€206) | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Yas Island | AED 14 000 (~€3 500) | AED 910 (~€228) | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Al Raha Beach | AED 13 000 (~€3 250) | AED 780 (~€195) | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Al Reem Island | AED 12 000 (~€3 000) | AED 840 (~€210) | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| Masdar City | AED 11 000 (~€2 750) | AED 770 (~€193) | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Khalifa City | AED 8 000 (~€2 000) | AED 600 (~€150) | 7.5% | 4.0% |
All prices are estimates based on published data as of June 2026. Read full disclaimer.
About Abu Dhabi Real Estate
Abu Dhabi, the UAE's capital and largest emirate by area, offers a more measured property market compared to Dubai. The emirate expanded freehold rights for foreigners in 2019, opening investment zones across the island and surrounding developments. Abu Dhabi's market tends to exhibit lower volatility than Dubai's, with more gradual price movements.
Key residential areas include Al Reem Island (the most active investment zone for apartments), Saadiyat Island (luxury cultural district), Yas Island (entertainment-focused living), and Al Raha Beach. The emirate's economy is more diversified than often perceived, with growing technology, tourism, and financial services sectors complementing the traditional oil and gas base.
Property prices in Abu Dhabi generally sit below equivalent Dubai locations, offering potentially better value for residents who work in the capital. The 2% transfer fee (compared to Dubai's 4%) also reduces transaction costs.
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Price estimates for Abu Dhabi are compiled from government transaction registries (where available), asking prices on major portals, and published reports from JLL, Knight Frank, CBRE, and ValuStrat. Rental data is based on listed rental prices and market reports.
Data as of June 2026. All prices are estimates, not official valuations. Read full disclaimer.