The top 5 districts in the emirate of Abu Dhabi for property sales in the first half of 2022 comprise Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Khalifa City and Al Raha Beach.

Yas Island

Yas Island is the best destination for property sales in Abu Dhabi, with AED 1.2B (USD 326.7M) in real estate transactions. The man-made island is located a 10 minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport, which is very convenient for frequent travellers. Yas Island offers plenty of entertainment facilities, parks, retail stores and dining options for everyone to enjoy. Here residents and visitors will be able to visit Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World, Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, and plenty more. Property units on Yas Island bring an average ROI of 7% annually.

Saadiyat Island

Saadiyat Island is the cultural hub of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, which is home to Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Manarat Al Saadiyat, and other popular landmarks. Saadiyat Island took second place in the top 5 best destinations for property sales in the capital with AED 673M (USD 183M) in real estate transactions.

Saadiyat Island is a popular area in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market and will be home to a total of 145,000 residents in the future, once the area is fully completed. Depending on the type of property, the average ROI will be between 5.1-7.2%. According to the master plan, the island will house a well-developed infrastructure, hotels, marinas and shopping centers upon its completion.

Al Reem Island

Real estate transactions on Al Reem Island were valued at AED 598M (USD 162.8M) in Q1 2022. The island has an advantageous location near the mainland of the city and Downtown Abu Dhabi. Complexes in the community have onsite swimming pools, modern gymnasiums and retail stores.

Al Reem Island became the most popular area among investors and end-users in 2021, and it is predicted that the popularity of the island will only grow in the future. The average ROI of real estate on Al Reem Island constitutes between 6-7.5%.

Khalifa City

The Khalifa City area ranked 4th in our list of the 5 best districts to purchase real estate in the emirate of Abu Dhabi in 2022. Real estate transactions in Khalifa City were valued at AED 173M (USD 47M) in the first quarter of 2022.

Khalifa City is a family-friendly community, which is ranked as one of the most popular areas among renters in Abu Dhabi. The area is an independent master community with both residential and commercial real estate, and is one of the most popular neighbourhoods among investors and tenants looking for affordable properties in the capital of the UAE. The highest ROI of 6.3-7% in Khalifa City is expected from 10 and 11-bedroom villas, while 4 and 5-bedroom villas will bring an ROI of 5-5.6% per annum.

Al Raha Beach

Real estate transactions in Al Raha Beach were valued at AED 168M (USD 45.7M) in Q1 2022. The waterfront community is considered to be one of the most prestigious areas in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and is a home to retail, residential and commercial properties, and in the future it plans to accommodate a public tram line, which will connect to the rest of the public transportation system of the capital of the UAE. The average ROI of apartments in the Al Raha Beach area constitutes 6.71%.