Abu Dhabi is preparing for another major expansion of its residential sector, with around 71,000 additional homes projected to be delivered across the emirate by 2030, according to the latest Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) market report.
The emirate currently has approximately 409,000 residential units, with the new supply expected to support continued population growth and rising demand for housing. Deliveries are forecast to reach their highest level in 2028, when around 21,800 units are expected to be added.
Six key areas — Al Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Yas Island, Zayed City, Khalifa City and Al Hudayriyat Island — are expected to account for about 77% of the projected increase in residential supply. The developments include a mix of apartments and villas across high-end and mid-market communities.
The expansion comes as Abu Dhabi’s property market continues to show strong momentum. Residential sales reached AED 70.4 billion during the first half of 2026, almost three times the AED 25.3 billion recorded during the same period last year. Off-plan properties accounted for 89% of residential sales value, highlighting strong demand for new developments.
The additional housing supply is also expected to strengthen the emirate’s long-term urban development, giving residents and investors more options across established and emerging communities.
With development projects expected to drive most of the new supply, Abu Dhabi is positioning its residential sector for sustained growth while expanding housing choices alongside the emirate’s broader economic and population expansion.
