Abu Dhabi will announce a new housing launch roughly every three days until the end of the year. About 30 projects worth up to AED45 billion are due to reach the market before the year closes, according to AGBI.
The figure translates to $12.25 billion in total value. The pace marks a sharp acceleration in Abu Dhabi's property market, which has lagged behind Dubai in recent years. Developers in the capital are racing to bring new stock to buyers as demand holds steady.
The surge in Abu Dhabi comes as Dubai's launches slow dramatically. Dubai's launches this year total about 50,000 homes. That figure is down almost two-thirds on the same period in 2025, a steep decline for an emirate that has dominated the UAE property market for years.
Nine in every 10 Dubai launches reached the market in the first quarter of this year. That flurry of activity ended before the Iran war began on February 28. Since then, the flow of new projects in Dubai has slowed to a trickle, leaving Abu Dhabi to pick up the slack.
The shift suggests Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as an alternative to Dubai for investors and homebuyers. With roughly one new project every three days, the capital is offering a steady stream of opportunities. The AED45 billion pipeline includes developments across price points and locations, though specific project details have not yet been disclosed.
Dubai's retreat from the market appears tied to timing. The concentration of launches in the first quarter meant developers brought forward plans before regional tensions escalated. Abu Dhabi, by contrast, has maintained its launch schedule through the year, banking on stability and government backing to attract buyers.
The 30 projects due in Abu Dhabi before year-end will test whether the capital can sustain momentum. The emirate has about 70 days left in the year, meaning launches must arrive at a consistent clip to meet the target. If Abu Dhabi delivers on the promise, it will close the year with a property pipeline that rivals Dubai's in scale, if not in total volume.
