In a property market as fast-moving as Abu Dhabi’s, reliable data is often the difference between an informed investment and an expensive guess. That’s why Crompton Partners Estate Agents has released a new report, “Abu Dhabi Off Plan Original Sale Prices”, detailing the original sale prices (per square metre) of every current off-plan project in the emirate.
From beachfront apartments on Saadiyat to villas on Ramhan Island and mixed-use launches on Reem and Yas, the report covers dozens of developments across key investment districts. It provides, for each project, a clear picture of the original advertised launch prices, property types, who the developer is, and project launch dates.
For prospective buyers and active investors, the report serves as more than a historical record. It’s a practical tool.
“A report like this can allow investors looking at new projects to compare them with previous launches,” said Ben Crompton, Managing Partner at Crompton Partners. “That could be within a similar area, or more broadly across the market. It gives people a sense of whether a current launch is offering good value when compared to what came before.”
Crucially, the report can also be used to assess opportunities in the secondary market. With the current wave of handovers and resales, many buyers are weighing the merits of a ready unit versus committing to an off-plan one. Understanding where a project started in price, and how it has performed since, allows for more grounded decision-making.
“It can aid people looking to purchase in the secondary market by showing how a project has appreciated over time compared to its current offer price,” Crompton explained. “If you’re buying an off-plan launch, the data shows what went before. If you’re buying in the secondary market, it can show you what ‘new’ would cost. And if you’re buying off-plan from a previous launch, it can show you how that project is appreciating.”
The transparency offered by this report – the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi – also gives confidence to those unsure how new listings compare with existing opportunities. For instance, if a current project is priced significantly higher than similar ones launched in the past year in the same area, the buyer may want to dig deeper into what justifies the premium.
Equally, if a secondary market unit is priced close to or even below the original launch cost of a comparable off-plan property, it may represent a strong value opportunity.
By bringing together project-by-project data in one place, Crompton Partners aims to offer its clients and followers a simple but powerful reference point, helping bridge the knowledge gap that often exists between market headlines and real-world decisions.
For any investor serious about Abu Dhabi property, this is essential reading.
