Abu Dhabi has imposed a temporary freeze on rents across the emirate, barring landlords from increasing lease rates for residential, commercial and industrial properties until further notice, in a move expected to provide relief to tenants amid heightened regional uncertainty.
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded total transactions worth a record AED142 billion ($38.67 billion) from 42,814 deals in 2025, representing a 44% increase in value and a 52% rise in transaction volume compared to 2024.
