Zoom Property Insights says demand for villas, apartments will continue to surge
Staff Report
DUBAI: 2022 is set to be a booming year for Abu Dhabi’s real estate market.
According to Zoom Property Insights, the first quarter recorded a little over 3,300 transactions valuing more than AED 11.3 billion and the second quarter is expected to end on a similar note.
The year 2021 saw the delivery of 6,000 residential units in Abu Dhabi. However, the number will surpass this year with the expected delivery of around 7,000 units, say a press release issued here.
With this, the property prices will also increase in the second half but at a steady rate.
Zoom Property Insights note that the demand for luxury properties in island communities, such as Yas Island and Saadiyat Island will continue to rise in H2.
Ata Shobeiry, CEO at Zoom Property, believes the Abu Dhabi property market will pack in a strong performance in the second half of 2022 due to new mega-developments, Etihad rail expansion, and rising oil prices.
He said: “With the launch of many new developments along with the expansion of Etihad Rail, the emirate aims to capitalise on this upward trend and produce favourable results in the second half of the year. In addition, the higher oil prices will enable the government to diversify its resources. This will benefit many sectors across the emirate, including the real estate market.”
According to prevalent trends, Masdar City, Al Reef, Baniyas, and Al Ghadeer remain the preferred areas for affordable apartments in Abu Dhabi. With over AED 1,550 per square foot, Saadiyat Island topped the communities for luxury apartments. It was followed by Yas Island and Al Raha Beach with AED 1,270 and AED 1,220, respectively.
According to Zoom Property Insights, these communities will continue their upward trajectory during the second half of the year as well.
For villas, Hydra Village, Al Reef, Khalifa City A, Saadiyat Island, Al Raha Gardens and Yas Island are expected to remain the preferred choices among buyers during Q2, 2022.
With a strong recovery over the preceding 12 to 18 months, the Abu Dhabi property market is expected to witness steady growth over 2022 and beyond.
“The real estate market in Abu Dhabi has a promising outlook as international investors in general and European buyers, in particular, have shown interest in the emirate’s residential, commercial and industrial projects, generating huge demand in the sector during the first five months of 2022. This trend is expected to continue in the second half and we may see more promising sales numbers by year-end,” Shobeiry concluded.
Zoom Property is an emerging property portal in the UAE with a primary focus on Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah markets. The portal also features international properties in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and other regions on the platform to facilitate buyers and renters.
