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 Al Shamkha (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.
Eligible sale listings
8
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
Eligible annual rentals
5
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
| Home type | Published, per sq m | Converted, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | AED 14,000 | AED 1,300 |
| Villas and townhouses | AED 6,000 | AED 560 |
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.
| Home | Listings | Median price | Price range | Median per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa, 5 bedrooms | 3 | AED 4,950,000 | AED 4,500,000 to 5,000,000 | AED 577 per sq ft |
Source: Masterpiece Property live sale listings, November 2026.
| Property type | Average sale price | Change on 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | AED 1,162 per sq ft | -1.7% |
| Villas and townhouses | AED 714 per sq ft | +11.2% |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: sales rate, rental yield and service charge by district, 2025.
| Measure | Figure | Eligible listings |
|---|---|---|
| Median asking price, all home types | AED 4,725,000 | 8 |
| Median asking price per sq ft, homes with stated area | AED 599 per sq ft | 8 |
Source: Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026. Mixed property types; use the bedroom groups for a closer comparison.
Range, lowest to highestMedian
Bars show the lowest to the highest asking price; the dark mark is the median. The table above has the same numbers.
Source: Masterpiece Property live sale listings, November 2026.
Al Shamkha is a mainland Abu Dhabi neighbourhood east of the city, with Aldar's Al Reeman developments as well as established residential streets. Its choice of plots, villas and apartments suits families seeking space, buyers interested in building a home, and those who want an apartment near the airport.
Masterpiece Property area research, reviewed 30 October 2026.
AED 4,500,000 to AED 5,000,000: the asking range for villa, 5 bedrooms homes in Al Shamkha, from 3 listings (Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026). Compare floor area, condition and view within this range. Browse the homes for sale in Al Shamkha, and see how ADREC registration and transfer costs add to the price.
AED 1,300 per sq ft in Al Shamkha, 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. Check the rental yield in Al Shamkha and work out your own figure with the rental yield calculator.
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 |
|---|---|
| Al Shamkha | AED 1,300 per sq ft |
| Zayed City | AED 1,490 per sq ft |
| Al Reef | AED 1,020 per sq ft |
Source: ADREC H1 2026 report, printed p. 60; read 6 November 2026. Per sq ft conversions rounded to AED 10.
Selected asking prices observed on 5 November 2026. Compare the homes by type, bedrooms and size, then open their details.
| Home and reference | Asking price | Area, sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Villa, 6 bedrooms: Fay Al Reeman 1 (380-5070) | AED 5,300,000 | 11,322 |
| Villa, 5 bedrooms: Fay Al Reeman 1 (130-5424) | AED 4,500,000 | 8,070 |
| Apartment, 1 bedroom: Reeman Living 2 (130-5828) | AED 800,000 | 484 |
| Villa, 4 bedrooms: Fay Al Reeman 1 (130-5920) | AED 4,199,999 | 5,490 |
| Apartment, 3 bedrooms: Reeman living (46-2648) | AED 1,700,000 | 1,062 |
| Villa, 5 bedrooms: Fay Al Reeman 2 (380-5606) | AED 4,950,000 | 8,584 |
Source: Masterpiece Property listing observation, 5 November 2026. Open each home for its latest price and availability.
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.
Everything we publish about Al Shamkha, the communities around it and the tools to act on the numbers.