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Abu Dhabi active development projects total $758.79bn across five sectors
Oil and gas accounts for $595.67bn, with urban construction, transport, industrial and utilities making up the balance.
Active development projects in Abu Dhabi total $758.79 billion across planning, development and construction stages, according to construction intelligence provider BNC Networks. The figure covers projects tracked by the firm as of November 2026.
Oil and gas projects account for $595.67bn of total value#
Oil and gas projects represent $595.67 billion of the total. Urban construction projects are valued at $221.56 billion, transport projects at $238.01 billion, industrial projects at $151.36 billion and utilities projects at $130.29 billion. BNC Networks reported the breakdown by sector in its November 2026 dataset. The firm tracks projects with a combined value of $475.41 billion within the broader $758.79 billion total.
Residential supply reaches 409,000 units with 71,000 more by 2030#
Residential supply in Abu Dhabi stands at approximately 409,000 units. An additional 71,000 units are projected for delivery by 2030, with completions peaking in 2028. Between 7,562 and 8,000 residential units are scheduled for completion across 2026, with activity concentrated in the second half of the year. The emirate recorded 233,000 active residential lease contracts with lease values reaching Dh9.3 billion in the first half of 2026.
Real estate transactions reach Dh175.7bn in first nine months#
Abu Dhabi recorded Dh95.8 billion through 21,416 registered home sales from January to September 2026. Total real estate transaction value for the first nine months of 2026 reached Dh175.7 billion. The figures were disclosed in connection with the International Real Estate and Investment Show scheduled for November 10 to 12, 2026 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
IREIS 2026 draws developers and institutional partners#
The International Real Estate and Investment Show 2026 is expected to draw more than 4,000 participants including property buyers, investors, brokers, developers and asset managers. Abu Dhabi Global Markets joins as Official Knowledge Partner. Samana Developers, Aqaar and Al Rasikhoon Real Estate partner as Gold Sponsors, with De Sousa Holdings as Platinum Sponsor and Ellington Properties, Dugasta Properties, Zimaya Properties, Capstone Real Estate and Vertix Holding as additional sponsors. The event runs from November 10 to 12, 2026.
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- khaleejtimes.comKhaleej TimesTotal value of active development projects in Abu Dhabi at $758.79 billion, sector breakdown, BNC Networks tracking figure of $475.41 billion, residential supply figures, transaction values for first nine months 2026, IREIS 2026 details
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