Hudayriyat Island Dominates Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market for Second Consecutive Quarter with Dh19 Billion in H1 2026 Residential Sales

ABU DHABI — In a powerful demonstration of the sustained global appetite for prime waterfront developments and luxury master-planned living in the UAE capital, Hudayriyat Island has secured the top position in the Abu Dhabi real estate market in terms of sales value for the second consecutive quarter. The statutory custodian and regulatory authority of the emirate’s real estate sector—confirm that the island recorded an extraordinary Dh19 billion in residential transactions, accounting for 27 percent of the entire residential sales value generated across the emirate during the six-month period. The commanding performance of Hudayriyat Island highlights the structural evolution of Abu Dhabi’s property landscape, where ultra-luxury coastal master communities developed by leading national developers like Modon Holding have captured the attention of high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and international family offices. The 51-million-square-metre master project, which balances high-end residential hillside villas with world-class sports, ecological reserves, and leisure infrastructure, has established a benchmark for high-value capital deployment. The comprehensive ADREC report highlights strong, disciplined growth across all major investment zones within the capital. Ranking second in overall sales value was Saadiyat Island, which achieved Dh13.3 billion in residential transactions, powered by sustained demand for luxury beachfront estates and cultural-district…