Abu Dhabi records AED 11.5 billion in real estate transactions in Q1 2021 

The Department of Municipalities and Transport announced the 2021 first-quarter report for the real estate transactions results in Abu Dhabi to reach AED 11.5 billion. The Q1 recorded value included approximately 3,847 lands, buildings, and unit’s real estate deals.

According to the first report this year, the value of real estate transactions amounted to around AED 5 billion, comprising 1,755 transactions, while the value of mortgages exceeded AED 6.5 billion generated from 2,092 transactions.

Al Reem Island came in the first place in 2021 first-quarter report with the highest value in terms of total sales – at about (AED 1.6 billion) – followed by Abu Dhabi Island with (AED 907million). Yas Island came in third place in terms of total sales (AED 649 million) followed by Saadiyat Island (AED 446 million), Khalifa City (AED 225 million), Al Raha Beach (AED 196 million), while sales were distributed in various other regions in Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Real estate sales during the first 2021 quarter were distributed across land, buildings and units. Lands acquired 66% of the total sales during the first quarter with a value of AED 3.3 billion made through 777 transactions, while the share of real estate units in the total sales value during the same period totaled 34% with sales and were valued at AED 1.7 billion, covering 978 transactions.

While lands comprised the vast majority of mortgages with a value of AED 6.2 billion (96% of the total value), the share of real estate units in the total value of mortgages accounted for 4%, equating to around AED 242 million and 156 transactions. Mortgages exceeded AED 6.5 billion, reflecting banks confidence in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market with a positive outlook.

HE Dr Adeeb Al Afeefi, Executive Director of the Real Estate Sector in the Department of Municipalities and Transport, said: “We always make sure to publish these periodic reports, as we understand that consumers are led by market transparency, dynamism and proactivity when it comes to developing sustainable markets. We are fully confident that our long-term approach will contribute to Abu Dhabi's success and strategy, which has set an outstanding global example on how to overcome the economic, health and social challenges imposed by last year's pandemic. 

HE added: "Working closely with our stakeholders and partners across public and private sectors, enabled us to plan and execute sustainable initiatives and procedures in our market. Led by our leadership vision and support, these developments will ensure creating an attractive investment environment aligned with Abu Dhabi Plan and the Abu Dhabi Government Accelerator's Program 'Ghadan 21’ through more stimulus packages and opportunities.”