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Abu Dhabi recorded AED 9558 billion through 21,416 sales of homes during the first nine months of 2026; the value of real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi amounted to AED 17,557 billion during the first nine months of 2026; the residential supply in Abu Dhabi is 400,000 units, with another 17,000 units expected to be added by 2030; The total value of ongoing development projects exceeds AED 200 billion distributed over 600 projects.
The International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition 2026 will return to ADNEC Abu Dhabi from 10 to 12 November 2016, bringing together leading real estate developers, investors, financial institutions, real estate professionals and home buyers, in one of the most prominent real estate sales exhibitions in the UAE.
The announcement comes at a time when Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a global investment destination, supported by economic diversification, population growth, key infrastructure development and long-term development strategies. The expansion of the emirate’s business, tourism, culture and lifestyle ecosystem generates new demand for residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use real estate.
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi recorded AED 9558 billion through 21,416 recorded sales of homes during the first nine months (January to September) from 2016. The total value of real estate transactions during the first nine months of 2026 amounted to AED 17,577 billion, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre.
Sales of residential units in Abu Dhabi amounted to AED 704 billion during the first six months of 2016, with sales accounting for 89 per cent of the sales value. Ten major real estate developers accounted for 90 percent of initial sales on the scheme, worth AED 15 billion, while ten projects accounted for 43 percent of residential unit sales, worth AED 30 billion. In the ready-made market, 61 percent of the purchases were completed in cash, according to Abu Dhabi Properties.
Emirati buyers committed to investments of 21 billion dirhams, compared to 8.89 billion dirhams in the first half of 2025. Residents of expatriates and non-resident foreign buyers collectively accounted for 70 percent of the value of residential property sales. Hudayrayat Island recorded 19 billion dirhams, equivalent to 27 percent of the value of residential sales, followed by Saadiyat Island worth 1333 billion dirhams, Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island, located within the Abu Dhabi Global Market area, worth 105 billion dirhams, and Yas Island worth AED 733 billion.
The residential supply in Abu Dhabi is about 40,000 units, with another 17,000 units expected to be added by 2030, with deliveries peaking in 2008, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre. Approximately 7,562 to 8,000 housing units are planned to be completed in 2006, with the bulk of the activity concentrated in the second half of the year. Up to 233,000 active residential leases were registered across the emirate, with rents amounting to AED 933 billion during the first half of 2016.
In addition, the total value of ongoing infrastructure and development projects managed by the Abu Dhabi Enterprise and Infrastructure Centre exceeds AED 200 billion (US$54,55 billion), distributed over more than 600 active projects. These projects, along with the multi-billion dollar mega-projects announced by developers in recent months, will provide huge opportunities for buyers and investors, as well as contractors and suppliers, and will contribute to changing the economic landscape of Abu Dhabi, the pivotal economic powerhouse in the Middle East.
With the approval of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition has established itself as a specialized platform for real estate sales, investment and direct communication between developers and buyers. The three-day exhibition will showcase investment opportunities in residential, commercial and mixed-use properties in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.
As the UAE real estate market continues on its growth path, the 2026 International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition will provide investors with access to opportunities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and other emerging markets. The exhibition reflects the growing diversity of real estate investments among investors residing in the UAE, with developers from across the UAE having direct access to one of the region’s most active investor communities.
Major real estate developers and other stakeholders are joining the 2021 International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition, with growing investor confidence in real estate in the UAE. Abu Dhabi Global Market joins the exhibition as the official knowledge partner, while the UAE Development Company, Aqar and Al Raskhoon Properties participate as gold sponsors, and De Souza Holding participates as a Platinum Sponsor, in addition to the Silver Sponsors: Azizi Developments, Ellington Properties, Dugasta Properties, Zamaya Properties and Capstone Properties, while Vertex Holding reaffirms its commitment as the strategic partner of the International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition 2026.
International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition Conferences
The International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition 2026 will host a series of distinguished dialogues within the agenda of its conferences, with the support of conference partner Knight Frank, and these dialogues will focus on real estate technology, artificial intelligence and innovation in the real estate and construction sectors.
Among the conferences, the Artificial Intelligence Partnership Forum is a key session and a platform for investment and communication, linking companies that develop real estate, its funding institutions, investors who allocate capital, and technologies that transform the entire life cycle of real estate, within the International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition in 2026. The dialogues will address how artificial intelligence and high-quality data can make a difference in how investors discover, evaluate and manage real estate opportunities.
In addition to Abu Dhabi, Dubai continues to attract significant international attention thanks to its diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects, while Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah are receiving increasing attention thanks to their competitive prices, waterfront communities, hospitality projects and lifestyle-related developments. Together, these markets provide a wider range of opportunities for investors seeking to diversify their investments across the UAE. The developers will promote their projects spread across the country.
The success of the International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition 2025 reflected the continued strength of the real estate sector in the UAE. The previous edition saw the participation of developers representing an active project portfolio valued at AED 2,788 trillion (US$ 758,88 billion), where participating companies offered projects from across the country, and provided exclusive incentives for the exhibition, launches for projects, flexible payment plans, and opportunities to book at the exhibition site.
The International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition is designed to be more than just a traditional real estate fair, serving as a results-based real estate sales platform. The exhibition provides developers with the opportunity to communicate directly with qualified investors and end-users, while visitors can compare projects, explore investment options and benefit from exclusive offers and payment plans under one roof.
In addition to the exhibition, the International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition 2026 will include a high-level conference bringing together government representatives, developers, financial and economic institutions and industry experts. Discussions will address the future of real estate investment in the UAE, and the main topics are expected to include the emergence of Abu Dhabi as a regional investment hub, the growth of the real estate and banking sectors, sustainable infrastructure, micro-ownership, real estate technology, foreign direct investment, economic diversification, investment corridors between the UAE and Europe, and the evolving role of real estate brokerage.
Commenting on the announcement, Aaron Bose, from the International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition, said: “The exhibition has evolved to become much more than just a traditional exhibition. It is a platform where developers communicate directly with serious investors, through which buyers explore opportunities across the UAE, and real estate transactions can take place. Abu Dhabi offers an ideal environment for this, thanks to its strong economy, growing investor community and its position as an international business and investment hub. At the same time, the exhibition reflects the diversity of opportunities available across the UAE. The International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition will bring together developers, investors and buyers under one roof to find new opportunities for sales, investment and strategic partnerships.”
The exhibition supports the UAE’s broader objectives to attract international investment, promote economic diversification, and develop deeper collaboration between developers, financial institutions and global investors. By raising projects and investment opportunities from multiple emirates, the International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition aims to strengthen the UAE’s position as one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the world.
With the expected participation of leading real estate developers from the UAE and the world, investors, institutional buyers, real estate professionals and other stakeholders in the sector, the International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition 2026 is set to provide an integrated market for real estate investment and sales.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and other emerging destinations, with the possibility of meeting developers and industry professionals directly.
The International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition (2026) will be held from 10 to 12 November 2026 at the ADNEC Abu Dhabi Centre. More details on exhibitors, conference sessions, investment forums and visitor registration will be announced in the coming weeks.
About the International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition 2026
The International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition is Abu Dhabi’s leading annual platform for real estate and investment professionals, hosted by Dom Exhibitions. Since its inception in 2005, the exhibition has connected thousands of developers, investors, intermediaries and consultants from around the world. The event is a hub for transactional completion, enabling instant sales, investment discussions and international partnerships.
In its 15th edition, the International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition will be held from 10 to 12 November 2026 in ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. The exhibition includes advanced real estate presentations, pavilions for countries, investment consulting areas and conferences specialized in intellectual leadership, dealing with opportunities to obtain a golden visa, sustainable development, cross-border investments and others. With more than 3,000 people expected to attend and participate, the exhibition continues to contribute to shaping the future of the real estate sector in the UAE and beyond.
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