Abu Dhabi could see about 30 new residential developments in the next 90 days, or roughly one every three days, according to an analysis by brokerage Metropolitan Capital Real Estate. It puts the new stock at AED 33 billion to AED 45 billion.
This is the brokerage's own estimate, reported by Khaleej Times on 26 October 2026, so the final number of launches may differ.
01The market so far this year
More than AED 40 billion of homes have sold in Abu Dhabi since January. Off-plan made up about 82% of residential deals from January to mid-September, according to Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre data cited in the analysis.
Buyers came from 116 nationalities. Resale deals rose about 34% on the year, and off-plan resales nearly tripled.
Repeat-sale prices rose about 20% for apartments and 12% for villas.
02Where the sales were
| Project | Developer | Sales in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Hudayriyat Golf Estates | Modon | Over AED 13bn |
| Manchester City Yas Residences, Phase 1 | Ohana | About AED 6bn |
| Talay, Talay Beach and Yas Riva Reserve | Aldar | Over AED 5bn combined |
| Ramhan Island | Eagle Hills | About AED 2bn |
| BAYN | ORA | AED 1.8bn |
| Tara Park | Modon | AED 1.4bn |
| More than 40 other launches | About AED 14bn combined |
Metropolitan Capital Real Estate analysis, as reported by Khaleej Times on 26 October 2026.
03A new financing option
The analysis also points to a framework introduced in September. It lets eligible buyers who have paid 50% of an off-plan home's value finance the balance during construction.
04What it means if you are buying
You may have more choice soon. If this many launches arrive, compare several projects before you commit, and look at payment plans as well as price.
Check the financing rules early. Ask your bank whether you qualify for the 50% framework before you pick a payment plan.
Look at the masterplan, not only the launch. Sales this year were concentrated in island communities such as Hudayriyat Island, Yas Island and Ramhan Island.
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Sources
- Khaleej Times: Abu Dhabi to see new property project launch every 3 days as demand stays strong, 26 October 2026
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31 Oct 2026, 08:39 GST · Reported by OffPlan Insider Newsdesk, checked against the developer's own material before publication.
