The UAE real estate market has once again become one of the key factors supporting local stock indices. On May 22, Reuters reported growth on the Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock exchanges, highlighting the strong performance of the development sector. Against this background, Aldar shares rose after the company announced the complete sell-out of the first phase of Al Ghadeer Gardens, with sales exceeding AED 1 billion.

This is not a single premium project in central Dubai, but a large-scale residential development located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This format shows that demand in the UAE remains strong not only in the high-end waterfront segment or in landmark high-rise projects, but also in more practical residential communities designed for families, long-term living, and everyday infrastructure.

💡 The first phase of Al Ghadeer Gardens includes 437 townhouses and villas. According to Aldar, sales exceeded AED 1 billion, while 64% of buyers were resident expatriates and international clients. An even more telling figure is that 83% of buyers purchased from Aldar for the first time, which means the project attracted not only the developer’s existing customer base, but also a new pool of investors.

Key project figures:

437 townhouses and villas;
sales exceeding AED 1 billion;
location between Abu Dhabi and Dubai;
64% of sales went to expatriates and international buyers;
83% of buyers were new Aldar customers.

Demand for the project can be explained by several factors. First, the location sits in the corridor between the country’s two largest economic centers. Second, low-rise housing with developed infrastructure is becoming increasingly popular among family buyers. Third, the UAE real estate market continues to attract foreign investors thanks to its tax environment, visa opportunities, and high level of business activity.

At the same time, it is important to understand that the success of Al Ghadeer Gardens reflects not only the strength of the Aldar brand, but also broader demand for off-plan housing in the UAE. In recent years, a significant share of transactions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has been concentrated in properties under construction. Buyers are attracted by installment plans, the opportunity to enter projects at an early stage, and expectations of price growth by the time of handover.

💼 However, this is also where the main risk for investors appears. The higher the volume of new launches, the more important the issue of future market saturation becomes. If a large number of properties are completed in the same location at the same time, competition for tenants and buyers on the secondary market may intensify after handover.

When assessing such projects, investors should look not only at the entry price, but also at several practical factors:

the handover schedule in the specific area;
the volume of future supply near the project;
the availability of schools, transport, retail, and everyday infrastructure;
the share of buyers who plan to live in the property rather than resell it;
real rental demand after construction is completed.

⏱️ For investors, 2026 is becoming a period of more selective decision-making. Strong demand remains in place, but the market can no longer be assessed only by the pace of sales at launch. The specific location, construction completion timeline, volume of future supply, and the project’s ability to retain demand after handover will become increasingly important.

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