Properties for Sale in Abu Dhabi

Voted the MENA’s most liveable city for 3 consecutive years (2020–2022), according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s global survey, Abu Dhabi is a perfect destination to work, play and invest in. In the first half of 2022, the capital’s GDP expanded by a whopping 11.2%, compared to the same period in 2021, according to the data reported by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi. This clearly demonstrates the robust performance of the emirate and its resilience to global economic challenges.

Below, we have compiled key aspects that encourage investors from across the globe to choose Abu Dhabi to invest their money:

• Abu Dhabi has been ranked the world’s safest city out of 459 cities for 6 years in a row, in the Numbeo index survey with a thumping score of 88.14. The list is based on user feedback related to crime, pollution, safety and the cost of living.
• You can start a business in the emirate from anywhere in the world thanks to the virtual license launched back in 2021 by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) for non-residents across 13 economic sectors. The entire application procedure is done online via the capital’s official government services platform called TAMM.

• If you invest a minimum of AED 2,000,000 (USD 545,000) in Abu Dhabi’s real estate, you have the opportunity to obtain a 10-year Golden Visa. This scheme not only allows you to bring your family and domestic staff in the UAE, but also enables you to benefit from a range of exclusive perks provided by the Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO). These encompass offers and discounts on cars, real estate, medical services, hospitality, health insurance and banking.
• There are 5 free economic zones in Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone, Abu Dhabi Media Free Zone, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi Global Market and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, which provide full ownership for non-Emirati companies and business owners. They are all digitally linked in line with the ADDED project to improve the business environment. This way, there is a unified database for economic licenses in Abu Dhabi, which significantly helps in setting up and doing business in Abu Dhabi.
• Abu Dhabi was ranked the world’s top pandemic-resilient city for 2 years in a row (2021 and 2022) by the Deep Knowledge Analytics (DKA) thanks to its advanced healthcare infrastructure and efficient quarantine measures.

Thanks to its stability, resilience and flexibility, Abu Dhabi is currently one of the most coveted destinations worldwide for real estate investment. The annual real estate ROI here varies between 6% and 9% on average, which guarantees a high long-term income. Additionally, the emirate offers luxury property at much more affordable prices than similar large cities worldwide. For instance, according to Numbeo, as of January 2023, the estimated price per sq. ft for apartments in the city center of Abu Dhabi amounted to AED 1,282 (USD 349), whilst a similar segment in London cost AED 3,127 (USD 851) sq. ft

To oversee local real estate activities and protect investors, Abu Dhabi has a strong legal framework. In fact, there is a Real Estate Dispute Settlement Centre, which was established in 2020. Thanks to qualified property conciliators, disputes in the emirate are settled amicably and the number of cases brought to courts are reduced. Abu Dhabi also has a comprehensive scheme, which aims to monitor and regulate service charges or residential units, in order to protect both the owner and developers. For instance, between 2020 and 2021, service fees in development projects were decreased by 26.4.%, as revealed by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT).

A few of the most popular properties for sale in Abu Dhabi can be found below:

You can buy property of any type in Abu Dhabi, from compact studios and comfortable apartments to spacious townhouses and palatial villas. That being said, the emirate offers 1–6 bedroom apartments, with the starting price of AED 365,000 (USD 99,000) for a 1-bedroom unit. In terms of villas, there are generously-sized properties available in 1–7+ bedroom configurations at the initial cost of AED 630,000 (USD 172,000). Townhouses are on offer for acquisition with 2–7 bedroom layouts and are priced at a minimum of AED 640,000 (USD 174,000). Land plots are also a lucrative investment, whether residential or commercial. You can acquire a land plot of 355,209 sq. ft in Abu Dhabi for at least AED 670,000 (USD 182,000). Luxury penthouses in 3–6 bedroom configurations are priced at a minimum of AED 1,870,000 (USD 509,000).