Abu Dhabi market data, November 2026
The short answer
AED 10,000 per sq m for villas and townhouses (about AED 930 per sq ft, converted) in Al Bahia (ADREC, H1 2026). Compare homes of the same type and size against these January to June sale averages.
Dated market references and asking prices; individual homes vary by size, condition and location.
Listing observation 5 November 2026
Villas and townhouses
AED 10,000per sq m
ADREC, H1 2026, printed p. 60; read 6 November 2026.
| Home type | Published, per sq m | Converted, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Villas and townhouses | AED 10,000 | AED 930 |
Source: ADREC H1 2026 report, January to June, printed p. 60 (PDF 31), read 6 November 2026. Converted at 1 sq ft = 0.09290304 sq m; rounded to AED 10. The report rounds to AED 1,000 per sq m.
Al Bahia, also written Al Bahyah, is an Abu Dhabi district northeast of the city, with established schools and shopping as well as new residential plans near Yas Island. Its housing includes villas and apartments, while Aldar’s Al Deem and Sobha City add different planned home types. It suits households seeking local services and buyers considering a future home alongside an established neighbourhood.
Masterpiece Property area research, reviewed 30 October 2026.
AED 930 per sq ft in Al Bahia, compared with AED 1,670 per sq ft in Yas Island: villas and townhouses, per sq ft (ADREC, H1 2026, converted from sq m). Use the same category and period to compare your area shortlist. Browse the homes for sale in Al Bahia, and see how ADREC registration and transfer costs add to the price.
The same property category and period are shown in each column: H1 2026, converted from sq m. Compare these references first, then check each home’s age, finish and view.
| Area | Villas and townhouses, per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Al Bahia | AED 930 per sq ft |
| Yas Island | AED 1,670 per sq ft |
| Al Reef | AED 1,110 per sq ft |
Source: ADREC H1 2026 report, printed p. 60; read 6 November 2026. Per sq ft conversions rounded to AED 10.
Explore home types, layouts and completion stages in these projects, selected from our catalogue on 5 November 2026.
Masterpiece Property listings were observed on 5 November 2026. The sample includes residential homes with a stated price and bedroom count; rentals state an annual rent.
A median is the middle value in sorted data, or the average of the two middle values. We show listing medians from at least 3 homes; prices per sq ft also require 3 homes with a stated area.
ADREC figures keep their published periods and original read dates. Compare each reference with homes of the same category and check current asking prices using the linked listings.
Source: ADREC H1 2026 report, January to June, printed p. 60 (PDF 31), read 6 November 2026. Converted at 1 sq ft = 0.09290304 sq m; rounded to AED 10. The report rounds to AED 1,000 per sq m. Every month's figures are collected in the Abu Dhabi market report.
The Abu Dhabi market report for November 2026: official ADREC figures, the biggest districts and what our listings show.
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