Active Development Projects' Value Exceeds $758 Billion In Abu Dhabi

The value of active urban development projects in Abu Dhabi has topped $758.79 billion, according to industry reports.

Out of the $758.79 billion valuation, urban construction accounting for the largest portion at $221.56 billion, said a report by according to BNC Network, one of the largest construction project trackers. Other significant sectors include oil and gas sector with $595.67 billion, industrial sector with $151.36 billion, transport having $238.01 billion, and utilities having $130.29 billion worth of projects at various stages of planning, development and construction.

With this, Abu Dhabi reinforces its position in the real estate and construction sector in the region. That is being reflected at the 14th edition of the International Real Estate & Investment Show (IREIS 2025) that ended on Sunday. The three-day event was the largest property, construction and investment exhibition and conference in Abu Dhabi.

Amer Al Ahbabi, Emirati leader in governance, internal audit, compliance, and strategic finance, inaugurated the show.

Residential supply in Abu Dhabi City is rising with around 2,400 units delivered in 2025.“The development pipeline is expected to pick up pace, with approximately 10,400 units projected for completion by year-end and over 11,000 units scheduled for delivery in 2026,” according to a report by Cavendish Maxwell.

Leading UAE property developers including Reportage, Danube Properties, Object 1, Dugasta Properties, Meta Homes Real Estate GGM, and Dia Properties, supported by Arsenal, Grovy Developers, among others are offering their latest projects to investors and buyers at the three-day show – where buyers usually come in large groups to buy properties over the weekend.

Buyers at the IREIS 2025 benefitted from up to 10-20 percent once bookings are made on-site at the exhibition. Reportage Properties, meanwhile has announced discounts ranging from 5-20 percent if buyers book properties at IREIS 2025 exhibition till Sunday.

Arun Bose, Director of IREIS, said,“This year's edition marks a milestone for Abu Dhabi's property sector. The sheer scale of participation and the quality of discussions prove that Abu Dhabi is not only attracting capital but also shaping the very future of global real estate. From smart cities to tokenized property assets, IREIS has shown how innovation, regulation, and investor confidence converge to make the UAE an unrivalled destination for growth. Investors and buyers stand to gain upto 20 percent in purchase price, if the property is booked on site at the IREIS 2025 exhibition. This means, their capital gains or profits are already up by up to 20 percent at the time of purchase that will multiply when the property is delivered with high premium.”

The Abu Dhabi real estate sector delivered outstanding performance in the first half of 2025, with the total real estate transaction value grew 39 per cent to Dh51.72 billion compared to Dh37.2 billion recorded the same period in 2024, according to data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC).

This year's edition of IREIS highlighted the resilience and growth of Abu Dhabi's real estate sector, which has seen transaction volumes and values soar in recent years. The exhibition floor featured over 35 developers and agencies, including major players from the UAE and other countries.

The International Investment Conference, part of the IREIS 2025, was also being held alongside the exhibition. A major point of discussion was the impact of the golden visa programme, which has already attracted significant wealth into the country. With 200,000 Golden Visas issued in 2024 largely linked to Dh2 million minimum property investments, the scheme is estimated to have generated Dh400 billion in real estate investment in just one year.

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