Thanks to its stability, resilience and flexibility, Abu Dhabi is currently one of the most coveted destinations worldwide for real estate investment. The annual real estate ROI here varies between 6% and 9% on average, which guarantees a high long-term income. Additionally, the emirate offers luxury property at much more affordable prices than similar large cities worldwide. For instance, according to Numbeo, as of January 2023, the estimated price per sq. ft for apartments in the city center of Abu Dhabi amounted to AED 1,282 (USD 349), whilst a similar segment in London cost AED 3,127 (USD 851) sq. ft
To oversee local real estate activities and protect investors, Abu Dhabi has a strong legal framework. In fact, there is a Real Estate Dispute Settlement Centre, which was established in 2020. Thanks to qualified property conciliators, disputes in the emirate are settled amicably and the number of cases brought to courts are reduced. Abu Dhabi also has a comprehensive scheme, which aims to monitor and regulate service charges or residential units, in order to protect both the owner and developers. For instance, between 2020 and 2021, service fees in development projects were decreased by 26.4.%, as revealed by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT).