The value of active development projects in Abu Dhabi has reached an estimated US$758.79 billion, according to industry data revealed as the International Real Estate & Investment Show (IREIS) 2025 opened at ADNEC.
Urban construction projects account for roughly US$221.56 billion, while the oil and gas sector contributes more than US$595 billion. Other key segments include transport (US$238 billion), industry (US$151 billion), and utilities (US$130 billion).
The emirate’s real estate sector is on an upswing, with transaction values in H1 2025 rising 39% to Dh51.72 billion, compared with Dh37.2 billion during the same period last year. Residential supply continues to grow, with 2,400 units delivered this year and more than 10,000 expected by year-end, alongside another 11,000 units planned for 2026.
The 14th edition of IREIS, running from September 12–14, features 35 developers and agencies showcasing residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Buyers are being offered on-site discounts of 10–20%, with some developers extending promotions throughout the exhibition.
“The scale of participation proves that Abu Dhabi is not only attracting capital but shaping the future of global real estate,” said Arun Bose, Director of IREIS. He noted that investors purchasing during the exhibition could lock in gains of up to 20% at the point of transaction.
Alongside the exhibition, the International Investment Conference is spotlighting trends such as smart cities, tokenized real estate, and the rising impact of the UAE’s Golden Visa programme. In 2024 alone, the scheme generated an estimated Dh400 billion in real estate investments, linked to property purchases above the Dh2 million threshold.
With record attendance expected, IREIS 2025 underscores Abu Dhabi’s growing influence as a regional and global property hub, aligning with Vision 2030 ambitions to develop sustainable, livable, and globally competitive communities.
