Abu Dhabi market data, November 2026
The short answer
AED 14,000 per sq m for apartments (about AED 1,300 per sq ft, converted) in Khalifa City (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
Apartments
AED 14,000per sq m
ADREC, H1 2026, printed p. 60; read 6 November 2026.
| Home type | Published, per sq m | Converted, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | AED 14,000 | AED 1,300 |
| Villas and townhouses | AED 12,000 | AED 1,110 |
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.
Khalifa City is a residential district on the Abu Dhabi mainland near Zayed International Airport, with villas, townhouses and apartments in low and mid rise buildings. Its schools, hospital and local parks make it a practical choice for families, while apartment buildings in the wider district offer another option for people working near the airport or Masdar City.
Masterpiece Property area research, reviewed 30 October 2026.
AED 1,300 per sq ft in Khalifa City, compared with AED 1,490 per sq ft in Zayed City: apartments, 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 Khalifa City, 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 | Apartments, per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Khalifa City | AED 1,300 per sq ft |
| Zayed City | AED 1,490 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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