Abu Dhabi developer Aldar has posted more than Dh5 billion ($1.36 billion) in sales from two newly launched residential projects, underscoring continued strength in the emirate's property market. The developments are Talay, a 351-villa community at Saadiyat Island's Marsa Al Saadiyat, and Yas Riva Reserve, a 292-villa waterfront project on Yas Island.
Emirati nationals accounted for 31 per cent of buyers across both projects, while British, Russian, Jordanian and Indian citizens also featured prominently among purchasers, according to figures released by the company. The broad buyer base highlights how Abu Dhabi's housing market continues to draw both domestic and international demand.
Jonathan Emery, chief executive of Aldar Development, said the sustained appetite from Emiratis, residents and international buyers alike reflects growing confidence in the emirate's long-term prospects.
The sales come against a backdrop of a red-hot property market: Abu Dhabi real estate transactions surged 112 per cent year-on-year to Dh117 billion in the first half of 2026. Residential prices climbed 21.6 per cent annually in the second quarter, with apartments up 24.4 per cent and villas up 6.3 per cent.
Aldar's total development backlog has now reached Dh71.6 billion, of which Dh59.9 billion relates to projects within the UAE. The company's second-quarter net profit rose 10 per cent to Dh2.16 billion, while revenue climbed 5 per cent to Dh8.1 billion.
The figures point to waterfront and island communities remaining one of the strongest drivers of Abu Dhabi's economic growth, as developers continue to court both first-time Emirati buyers and a widening pool of overseas investors drawn by residency-linked property incentives.