Abu Dhabi’s skyline isn’t just expanding—it’s practically sprinting. Fresh industry reports reveal that the value of active development projects in Abu Dhabi has crossed $758.79 billion, cementing the capital’s role as one of the hottest property and investment destinations in the region.
Billions in the pipeline
The breakdown of these mega-projects is jaw-dropping:
- Urban construction: $221.56 billion
- Oil and gas: $595.67 billion
- Industrial sector: $151.36 billion
- Transport: $238.01 billion
- Utilities: $130.29 billion
From new residential towers to massive transport projects, this portfolio highlights Abu Dhabi’s ambition to reshape its future as a global hub for real estate, logistics, and energy.
IREIS 2025: where property dreams meet reality
This momentum was on full display at the 14th International Real Estate & Investment Show (IREIS 2025), which drew 2,000 investors, 35 exhibitors, and global experts. Leading UAE developers like Reportage, Danube Properties, Dugasta Properties, Meta Homes Real Estate, and Dia Properties presented their latest offerings—sweetened with on-site booking discounts of up to 20 percent.
And yes, buyers came in droves, some securing capital gains at the point of purchase thanks to these incentives.
Abu Dhabi real estate: delivering big numbers
The capital’s property sector has been flexing serious strength. In the first half of 2025, real estate transactions surged 39% to Dh51.72 billion, up from Dh37.2 billion during the same period in 2024, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC).
With around 2,400 units delivered in 2025, the pipeline is racing ahead:
- 10,400 units expected to complete by year-end
- 11,000 units scheduled for delivery in 2026
Golden visa fuels demand
The UAE’s golden visa programme is also driving investment. With 200,000 visas issued in 2024, largely tied to property investments of Dh2 million or more, the scheme is estimated to have generated a staggering Dh400 billion in real estate wealth in just one year.
As Arun Bose, Director of IREIS, put it:
“Abu Dhabi isn’t just attracting capital—it’s shaping the very future of global real estate. From smart cities to tokenized assets, investor confidence here is unmatched.”
The big picture
Abu Dhabi’s $758 billion in active development projects shows more than just cranes in the sky—it reflects a city doubling down on resilience, innovation, and long-term growth. If IREIS 2025 proved anything, it’s that the capital is on track to become a Dh1 trillion property powerhouse.
