Abu Dhabi — the top investment hub in the UAE. Why we recommend the UAE capital

🔗 Contact the expert: https://est.ins.is/53bk37 Abu Dhabi today is often compared to Dubai 10 years ago. The population here is growing faster than in Dubai: +200,000 people in just one year (+7%). But the number of new projects is 10 times lower — only around 4,000 compared to Dubai’s 60,000. This is creating a housing shortage, which is the main driver of real estate growth. At the same time, Abu Dhabi’s property market isn’t overheated. On top of that, the DLD registration fee is lower (2% vs. 4% in Dubai), and the villa and branded residences segment is only just starting to develop. This means the emirate is at the very beginning of a big growth cycle — and right now is the time to find projects with strong potential. This video is dedicated to Abu Dhabi and its prospects. Here’s what our expert Alex shared: — why prices on Saadiyat Island have doubled in just 3–4 years, — how the opening of Disneyland and a potential casino on Yas Island could reshape the market, — which Abu Dhabi islands are especially worth watching: Fahid, Ramhan, Al Reem, Hudayriat, — why branded residences — Waldorf Astoria, Nobu, Four Seasons — are becoming rare assets that will only grow in value. Alex from Inside can help you choose the right project in Abu Dhabi with maximum growth potential: https://est.ins.is/53bk37 Join our Telegram for unique project reviews and market insights: https://t.me/insiderealty_ae Follow us on Instagram:   / insiderealty.ae   Video Content: 00:00 Abu Dhabi market. Step back from Dubai projects. 00:48 What’s growing in 2025? Key areas. Key investment themes. 01:16 Abu Dhabi = 84% of UAE land. Big share of GDP. Oil & gas. 02:13 Only 4k units launched vs 60k in Dubai. Market 10–15 years behind. 04:29 Yas Island. Fahid Island. Aldar launching new projects. 04:56 Villas: beach + mangrove views. Disneyland + casino planned. 06:15 Strategy: Abu Dhabi now catching up with Dubai’s growth path. 06:42 Ramhan Island. Focus on villas. Families moving to UAE. 06:54 Saadiyat Island. Cultural district: Guggenheim, Sheikh Zayed Museum. 08:09 Reem Island — part of future plans. 08:39 Branded residences: Waldorf, Mandarin, Four Seasons, Bulgari. 12:00 Hudayriat. Villas with unique master plans. 13:21 Zero tax. Land fee 2% vs 4% in Dubai. 13:51 Land strategy: buy-hold, JV with developer, or build. 16:08 Market shift. Longer holds needed. Scarcity + regional development. 18:04 Segmentation: 20–100M AED → Mandarin, Nobu, Four Seasons, land. 18:34 10–20M AED → Fahid, Ramhan, Hudayriat villas. 19:02 5–10M AED → Reem & Saadiyat resales. 19:32 Under 5M AED → 1–2BR on Reem. Hold 5–10 years. 20:58 Leading indicator: Abu Dhabi is next growth market. #abudhabi #dubaiinvesting #realestateinvesting