Demand for more affordable houses persisted alongside interest in luxury properties, with flat asking prices in some of Abu Dhabi’s inexpensive and mid-market neighbourhoods rising by up to 9.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, according to Bayut’s latest market report.
Baniyas experienced the biggest specified quarterly gain, with average asking rates per square foot for mid-range apartments up 9.2 per cent.Apartment asking prices in certain of Abu Dhabi’s inexpensive and mid-market communities jumped by as much as 9.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2026 as demand for more budget-friendly houses remained alongside interest in luxury properties, according to the latest Bayut market report.
Baniyas had a particularly strong monthly rise, with mean asking rates per square foot for mid-tier apartments climbing 9.2 percent. Saadiyat Island, The Marina and Marina Village were popular sites to hunt for ultra-luxury apartments. Al Raha Beach, Yas Island and Al Maryah Island were the focus for the luxury apartment category. Mid-tier apartments were the most searched on Al Reem Island followed by Masdar City and Baniyas. Al Ghadeer, Al Reef and Al Shamkha continued to attract purchasers looking for inexpensive properties.
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