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Abu Dhabi Commercial Investment Flows Track Through Major Development Projects

Announced commitments from Aldar Properties and partners detail specific capital outlays and timelines for new office, retail and logistics space.

By Abu Dhabi Business Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Aldar Properties is investing AED 5 billion to build new office, retail and hospitality properties in Abu Dhabi by 2027, including a 12-story tower on Saadiyat Island and commercial towers on Al Maryah and Yas Islands.

Investment Scale and Partners

Mubadala Investment Company and Aldar have launched a Dh60 billion joint venture to expand Al Maryah Island, adding over 1.5 million square meters of gross floor area with offices, housing, retail and hotels. Construction preparatory works begin in 2026. KEZAD Group unveiled the KEZAD Business District, a new 3-square-kilometer mixed-use commercial hub in Al Ma'mourah along the E11 highway, featuring offices, retail, residential and hospitality units, with infrastructure work currently underway.

Occupancy and Supply Indicators

Abu Dhabi's commercial real estate sector showed steady growth in 2024, with a 97% occupancy rate for Aldar's Grade A commercial properties and over 100,000 sq m of new office supply expected in 2025, including Masdar City Square and Yas Place. These figures provide direct measures of current demand and forthcoming additions to available space.

Industrial and Logistics Timelines

A new Dh5 billion industrial and logistics park by Mubadala and Aldar, plus a 90,000 sq m warehouse facility by ADAFZ and Radius, are scheduled for completion by Q4 2026, while KEZAD commences 250,000 sq m of development for Q4 2025 completion. These dated milestones allow tracking of when additional capacity will enter the market.

Next Steps for Market Tracking

Preparatory works on the Al Maryah Island joint venture and infrastructure at the KEZAD Business District will proceed according to the stated schedules, with further updates on occupancy and new supply expected as projects advance.

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