ADREC Launches Abu Dhabi Residential Rental Index

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre has launched a residential rental index to increase transparency and stability in the capital's growing rental market. The index will provide indicative rental values and support informed decision-making for tenants and landlords.

Update note

Who should read this

Landlords and tenants in Abu Dhabi should immediately review this new rental index.

Directly affected

tenantslandlordsproperty ownersinvestors

Key facts

  • ADREC launched the first residential Rental Index for Abu Dhabi
  • The index is designed to increase transparency and stability in the rental market
  • It provides easily accessible and reliable data on residential properties
  • Indicative quarterly rental pricing is available for properties across Abu Dhabi
  • The index aims to attract international investors and create a more sustainable market

What this means for you

The launch of the rental index provides a valuable tool for tenants, landlords, and investors to make informed decisions in the Abu Dhabi rental market.

Directly affected: tenants, landlords, property owners, investors

Source

ADREC — Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre
https://adrec.gov.ae/en/news/newsitem7-adrec-launches-first-residential
Original-source date: — · Captured: 2026-05-26T09:54+00:00Z

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The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) – the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi's real estate sector – announced today the launch of the first residential Rental Index for Abu Dhabi. Serving both tenants and landlords, the platform is designed to increase transparency, provide indicative rental values and support the stability of the capital’s growing rental market. The platform offers easily accessible and reliable data on residential properties that will help both local residents and those living abroad to better understand the rental market, enabling them to make informed decisions based on reliable data. Indicative quarterly rental pricing is also available on the platform for properties located in areas across Abu Dhabi.

This update is generated from a public regulator publication and reviewed under the firm's automated editorial quality gate. General information only — it does not constitute legal advice. For advice on a specific matter, please contact us. Last updated: 26 May 2026.

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The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre has launched a residential rental index to increase transparency and stability in the capital's growing rental market. The index will provide indicative rental values and support informed decision-making for tenants and landlords.

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tenants, landlords, property owners, investors

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