Abu Dhabi market data, November 2026
The short answer
7.98% was the gross rental yield for apartments in the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district (ADREC, 2025). Deduct service charges, maintenance and vacancy costs when planning your net income.
Dated gross returns before costs. Asking-based yields compare separate sale and rental samples. The ADREC reference covers the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district, a broader district than Al Ghadeer.
Listing observation 5 November 2026
Gross yield, apartments
7.98%
ADREC, 2025; read 22 September 2026.
Eligible sale listings
12
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
Eligible annual rentals
4
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
| Property type | Gross yield | Average sale price | Service charge a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 7.98% | AED 709 per sq ft | AED 14 per sq ft |
| Villas and townhouses | 6.19% | AED 1,060 per sq ft | AED 6 per sq ft |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: sales rate, rental yield and service charge by district, 2025.
Al Ghadeer is an Aldar residential community in Abu Dhabi close to the Dubai border, with apartments, townhouses and villas. Its mix of established homes, parks and newer projects suits people looking for a neighbourhood between the two emirates, including families and commuters who travel by car.
Masterpiece Property area research, reviewed 30 October 2026.
AED 14 per sq ft a year is the ADREC service-charge reference for apartments in the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district (2025 or the latest approved rate at the 22 September 2026 reading). Multiply by the home's area and check its approved charges when estimating net income. Work your own numbers with the rental yield calculator and check the rents in Al Ghadeer.
7.98% in the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district, compared with 9.40% in Al Reef: apartment gross yield (ADREC, 2025). Use the same category and period to compare your area shortlist. Prices matter as much as rents: see the property prices in Al Ghadeer.
The same property category and period are shown in each column: 2025. Compare these references first, then check each home’s age, finish and view.
| Area | Apartment gross yield |
|---|---|
| the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district | 7.98% |
| Al Reef | 9.40% |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: sales rate, rental yield and service charge by district, 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Townhouse, 2 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer 1 (130-6064) | AED 1,500,000 | 1,281 |
| Apartment, 1 bedroom: Al Ghadeer (126-5746) | AED 700,000 | 652 |
| Apartment, Studio: Waterfall District (126-5636) | AED 529,999 | 1,011 |
| Townhouse, 3 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer (116-1892) | AED 2,200,000 | 1,695 |
| Apartment, 3 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer Phase2 (130-6538) | AED 1,500,000 | 1,140 |
| Townhouse, 2 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer Phase2 (130-4610) | AED 1,899,999 | 1,695 |
Source: Masterpiece Property listing observation, 5 November 2026. Open each home for its latest price and availability.
| Home and reference | Asking rent a year | Area, sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Townhouse, 3 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer Phase2 (130-6364) | AED 135,000 | 2,147 |
| Townhouse, 2 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer Phase2 (130-6468) | AED 120,000 | 1,695 |
| Apartment, 2 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer Phase2 (130-6466) | AED 85,000 | 1,032 |
| Townhouse, 3 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer Phase2 (130-6634) | AED 150,000 | 2,147 |
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.
Asking-based gross yield = median annual asking rent ÷ median asking price × 100, for the same type and bedroom count with at least 3 listings on each side.
The historical map labels this reference the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district. Its boundary has not been verified as identical to Al Ghadeer; retain that distinction when comparing it with our community-specific listings. 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 Ghadeer, the communities around it and the tools to act on the numbers.