Abu Dhabi market notes
Plain-English breakdowns of ADREC data, area trends and buying strategies. No hype, just the numbers and what they mean.
Can foreigners buy property in Abu Dhabi? The 2026 guide
Yes, in Abu Dhabi's investment zones. Where you can buy, what you actually own, and how the purchase works.
6 min read →Golden VisaAbu Dhabi Golden Visa through property: the 2026 rules
AED 2 million gets you a 10-year visa. How off-plan and mortgaged homes count, who you can sponsor, and how to apply.
6 min read →Buying guideAbu Dhabi property buying costs: every fee explained (2026)
Registration, agency, mortgage and admin fees, with a worked example for an AED 2 million home.
5 min read →Market dataAbu Dhabi property market H1 2026: what the ADREC numbers say
AED 117bn of transactions, 89% off-plan, and prices up 20%. The six numbers that matter from ADREC's first-half report.
6 min read →AirbnbBest areas for Airbnb in Abu Dhabi in 2026 (and the licence you need)
Why Yas Island leads for holiday homes, what Abu Dhabi Airbnbs actually earn, and the DCT licence rules.
6 min read →Off-planSelling off-plan before handover in Abu Dhabi: how it works and where it works
What flipping off-plan really involves, the costs that eat the profit, and the areas where it works best.
7 min read →The Abu Dhabi Area Playbook
A 7-page report that scores 14 areas for Airbnb, long-term rental, appreciation and selling before handover, with yields, price growth and H1 2026 sales data.