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Al Etihad
3 days ago
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- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi real estate sector sees robust growth in H1 2025: Report
17 July 2025 21:39 AMEINAH ALZEYOUDI (ABU DHABI)Abu Dhabi's property market has continued its impressive upward momentum in the first half of 2025, as detailed in Bayut's Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report H1 2025. The report highlights notable gains across affordable, mid-tier, and luxury property segments, driven by strong investor confidence, lifestyle-oriented developments, and high rental to Bayut report, affordable apartment prices rose by up to 7%, while affordable villas saw increases of up to 5% compared to H2 2024. In the mid-tier segment, apartment prices climbed by 2% to 11%, with Al Reem Island leading the way. Notably, mid-tier villas in Al Samha registered a significant 26.7% jump in price per square foot, the highest across all real estate also remained in high demand. The price of luxury apartments increased by up to 17%, particularly on Saadiyat Island and Yas Island. Luxury villa prices rose between 6% and 9%, with Yas Island dominating buyer interest. However, Al Jubail Island was the only area in the luxury category to experience a drop in villa prices, declining by 17.8%, likely due to shifting investor buyers seeking affordable options, Al Reef emerged as the most popular area for both apartments and villas, supported by high returns on investment (ROI) and relatively modest price increases. Al Ghadeer followed closely, offering attractive pricing and strong the mid-tier apartment segment, Al Reem Island stood out with a 10.7% price increase, driven by its central location and growing infrastructure. Masdar City and Baniyas also attracted investors with solid ROIs and moderate price appreciation. Meanwhile, Al Raha Gardens led the mid-tier villa segment, offering a strong 6.17% ROI and steady pricing buyers continued to favour Yas Island, Al Raha Beach, and Saadiyat Island. Apartments in Saadiyat saw the highest surge in per square foot pricing at 16.5%, while Yas Island apartments posted the highest ROI in the luxury category at 7.15%.In terms of rental yields, Al Reef topped the list for both affordable apartments (9.33%) and villas (6.34%). Masdar City delivered the highest ROI for mid-tier apartments at 8.41%, while Al Raha Gardens led for mid-tier villas. Among luxury properties, Yas Island posted the best ROI across both apartments (7.15%) and villas (5.46%), thanks in part to renewed interest following the announcement of Disneyland Abu developments have also gained traction in H1 2025. In the affordable segment, Al Reeman 1 in Al Shamkha and Bloom Living in Zayed City stood out. Yas Bay led mid-tier apartment projects, while Nawayef Park Views and Saadiyat Cultural District were preferred luxury developments. On the villa front, affordable buyers focused on Bloom Living and Al Reeman 2. Yas Acres remained a favourite in the mid-tier bracket, while Nawayef West and Saadiyat Lagoons continued to attract luxury investors.
Gulf Business
4 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
Bayut: Abu Dhabi real estate continues to attract strong investor interest in H1 2025
Bayut, UAE's property portal, has released its analysis of search and pricing trends in Abu Dhabi's real estate market for the first half of 2025. The data highlights the capital's continued momentum as a stable and high-return investment destination, supported by infrastructure development and investor-focused government policies. Property buying trends in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi's real estate market has shown resilience and strong growth in the first half of 2025, attracting investors across segments: Affordable properties : Buyers looking for budget-friendly options focused on areas like Al Reef, Al Ghadeer, Khalifa City, and Al Shamkha. Mid-tier interest : Al Reem Island, Masdar City, Al Raha Gardens, and Al Samha were popular among mid-tier investors. Luxury segment : Yas Island and Saadiyat Island remained top picks for premium buyers, further boosted by announcements like Disneyland Abu Dhabi. Listing prices reflected the demand: Affordable apartment prices rose by up to 7 per cent, while villa prices increased by as much as 5 per cent. Mid-tier apartment prices appreciated between 6 per cent and 11 per cent. Villas saw notable gains in Al Samha (up 26.7 per cent) and Al Raha Gardens (up 2.68 per cent), though Baniyas recorded a slight 1.45 per cent dip. Luxury apartment prices on Yas Island and Saadiyat Island climbed by up to 17 per cent. Villa prices in this segment increased 5 per cent to 10 per cent, except for Al Jubail Island, where prices declined 17.8 per cent amid shifting investor focus. Rental yields in Abu Dhabi Rental yields remained attractive across all segments: Affordable apartments : Al Reef led with 9.33 per cent, followed by Al Ghadeer at 8.45 per cent. Mid-tier apartments : Masdar City (8.41 per cent) and Al Reem Island (7.59 per cent) delivered strong returns. Luxury apartments : Yas Island (7.15 per cent) and Al Raha Beach (6.58 per cent) performed well. Villas : Al Reef (6.34 per cent) topped affordable villas, while Al Raha Gardens (6.17 per cent) and Al Samha (5.75 per cent) led mid-tier returns. Yas Island offered 5.46 per cent for premium villas. Off-plan project preferences Off-plan developments attracted significant interest: Affordable apartments : Al Reeman 1 (Al Shamkha) and Bloom Living (Zayed City) were top choices. Mid-tier : Yas Bay attracted demand. Luxury : Nawayef Park Views (Hudayriat Island) stood out for high-end buyers. Villas : Affordable options included Bloom Living, Al Reeman 2, and Reportage Village Abu Dhabi. Mid-tier villa buyers leaned toward Yas Acres and Al Jurf Gardens, while luxury demand was high for Nawayef West and Saadiyat Lagoons. Read: Rental trends in H1 2025 Population growth and expat demand kept rental activity strong: Affordable rentals : Khalifa City, Al Shamkha, and Shakhbout City remained popular for families. Mid-tier : Tenants preferred Al Reem Island and Al Khalidiyah for apartments, and Al Raha Gardens and Al Muroor for villas. Luxury segment : Yas Island and Saadiyat Island continued to dominate demand. Rental price changes varied: Affordable apartment rents rose 2 per cent to 21 per cent, with 2-bedroom units in Al Nahyan seeing the sharpest increase. Mid-tier apartment rents climbed 3 per cent to 68 per cent, led by studio units in the Tourist Club Area. Luxury apartment rents increased 3 per cent to 14 per cent across most districts, though some units on Saadiyat Island saw slight declines. Villa rents in affordable districts rose by up to 13 per cent, mid-tier areas saw increases up to 7 per cent, and luxury villa rents saw mixed movement. While 4-bedroom units in Saadiyat Island and Al Bateen rose by 7 per cent, 5-bedroom villas in Saadiyat and Yas Islands dropped by 6 per cent. Market outlook Commenting on the findings, Haider Ali Khan, CEO of Bayut, CEO of Dubizzle Group MENA, and Board Member of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said: 'Abu Dhabi's real estate market has been on a steady upward path this year, and the interest we're seeing speaks for itself with over 9.3 million visits recorded on Bayut's Abu Dhabi listings in just six months. With strong demand and smart initiatives such as ADREC's Madhmoun boosting transparency, the capital is shaping up to be a really exciting space for both homebuyers and investors. All signs point to Abu Dhabi emerging as one of the most exciting and future-ready real estate destinations in the region.'
