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Abu Dhabi Residential Price Index: 96% Growth Since 2020
February 2026 · 5 min read · Source: ADREC government data (103,236 verified transactions)
The ADREC residential sale price index rose from a base of 100 (Q1 2020) to 196.2 (Q1 2026) — a cumulative 96.2% appreciation. Year-over-year growth accelerated to 18.3% in Q1 2026. Apartments and villas have appreciated at different rates, with villa prices showing stronger growth in suburban areas while apartment prices surged in island communities.
All data sourced from ADREC (adrec.gov.ae). This is market analysis, not financial advice. * 2026 data is year-to-date.