Aldar sales have passed AED5 billion as expats and overseas investors drive demand. The Abu Dhabi developer linked the strong results to two new residential projects. The developments include Talay and Yas Riva Reserve. Both projects have attracted buyers from several international markets. Talay forms the first residential community within the Marsa Al Saadiyat waterfront masterplan. Aldar plans to develop the wider project into a major residential destination. The masterplan carries an estimated value of AED100 billion. Once completed, it could accommodate more than 58,000 residents.
Meanwhile, Yas Riva Reserve offers a gated waterfront community on Yas Island. The project targets buyers seeking homes in a high-demand Abu Dhabi location. Together, the two developments generated more than AED5 billion in sales. Foreign buyers played a major role in that performance. Expats and overseas investors accounted for 69 percent of buyers. The remaining 31 percent were Emirati buyers. Buyers from the UK, Russia, Jordan, and India formed the largest international groups. Nearly 54 percent of buyers had never purchased an Aldar property before. Therefore, the projects have helped the developer reach a wider customer base.
Women also accounted for a notable share of purchases. Female buyers represented 30 percent of sales across the two developments. In addition, younger buyers formed a significant part of demand. Almost 55 percent of buyers were under 45 years old. However, Aldar did not disclose the number of homes sold in either project. The company instead highlighted the total sales value. That figure reflects the financial response to the latest residential launches. The results come as Abu Dhabi’s property market continues to record strong activity. Residential transactions reached AED86.3 billion by mid-August. That figure already exceeded the previous year’s full-year total of AED83.2 billion.
At the same time, Aldar has adjusted its approach to new project launches. The developer reported an 18 percent increase in first-half net profit. However, new launch sales declined by 43 percent during the period. The company reduced new releases after the regional conflict began. Instead, Aldar focused more heavily on its existing development pipeline. This approach allowed the developer to rely on projects already progressing through its backlog. Aldar sales therefore reflect continued interest in Abu Dhabi’s residential market. International buyers remain an important part of that demand. The latest figures also highlight growing interest among first-time customers.
Furthermore, the age profile points to continued demand from younger buyers. That trend could support future residential projects across Abu Dhabi. The capital continues to expand its residential communities and waterfront developments. The strong performance also highlights the international reach of Abu Dhabi’s property market. Buyers from several countries contributed to the latest results. At the same time, Emirati buyers continued to represent a substantial share. Aldar sales therefore reflect both domestic and international demand. The latest projects have attracted experienced property investors and first-time customers. They have also drawn buyers across different age groups.
With major projects progressing, Aldar expects its development pipeline to remain important. Marsa Al Saadiyat represents one of the company’s major planned communities. Yas Island also remains a key location for residential development. The latest figures provide further insight into buyer demand across Abu Dhabi. They also show the role of international purchasers in new developments. As more projects reach the market, buyer interest will remain closely watched.
