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Abu Dhabi property deals jump 76% to Dh171.26 billion in nine months

Property transactions in Abu Dhabi reached Dh171.26 billion in the first nine months of 2026. That is 76% higher than a year earlier, a sign of strong activity in the real estate market.

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Abu Dhabi's real estate market recorded transactions worth Dh171.26 billion in the first nine months of 2026. That is a rise of 76%.

The figure shows a sharp increase in the value of deals over the period. Dh is the symbol for the dirham, the currency of the United Arab Emirates.

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Dh171.26 billionNine-month property transactions
76%Increase in deal value
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United Arab Emirates
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