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The International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS) 2026, Abu Dhabi's largest property exhibition, will return to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from September 17 to 19, 2026. The event comes as the emirate's real estate market posts sharp growth, with transaction value jumping 76.6 per cent to Dh203.01 billion over the 12 months ending June 30, 2026, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC).
A Market on the Rise
ADREC data shows the total number of property transactions rose 64.53 per cent to 53,177 over the same period. Property sales in the first six months of 2026 alone reached Dh88.25 billion, compared to Dh93.34 billion for the whole of 2025, while half-yearly transaction value stood at Dh121.90 billion, against Dh142.21 billion a year earlier.
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A Trillion-Dirham Development Pipeline
Abu Dhabi's growth momentum is underpinned by a massive development pipeline. According to a report by BNC Network, development projects worth Dh2.78 trillion ($758 billion) are currently in various stages of planning, development and construction across the emirate. Its active construction portfolio exceeds Dh477 billion ($130 billion), supported by more than 38,600 active licenses, including over Dh200 billion ($57 billion) allocated to the Abu Dhabi Plan for Infrastructure and a Dh55 billion public-private partnership pipeline.
- Event dates: September 17-19, 2026
- Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
- Approved by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
- Transaction value growth: up 76.6% to Dh203.01 billion
- Total transactions: up 64.53% to 53,177
A Pan-UAE Investment Platform
IREIS is structured as a results-driven sales event, where developers engage directly with investors and transactions, reservations and bookings take place on-site. The 2026 edition will showcase opportunities not just in Abu Dhabi but also across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah, reflecting a growing trend of Abu Dhabi-based investors diversifying across emirates. Alongside the exhibition, a high-level conference will bring together government officials, developers, and economists to discuss topics including sustainable infrastructure, fractional ownership, PropTech, and UAE-Europe investment corridors.
Speaking about the event, IREIS representative Arun Bose described it as "the UAE's real estate marketplace" where developers and investors finalize transactions, adding that opportunities from across the Emirates will be brought together under one roof.
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