Ben Crompton
British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi

Market Update: The State Of Abu Dhabi Real Estate

May 2026

A panel discussion on buyer sentiment, supply, mortgage conditions and the legal considerations shaping Abu Dhabi’s real estate market.

About the discussion

Hosted in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi, the session looked at the changing conditions across Abu Dhabi’s real estate market, including buyer sentiment, new supply and the wider economic environment.

The discussion also covered the mortgage and legal side of the market, with practical perspectives on financing conditions, regulation and navigating transactions in the current environment.

Speakers

  • Ben Crompton — Crompton Partners Estate Agents
  • Ammar Alkhatib — ALDAR
  • Vishal Bhatia — Standard Chartered
  • Foutoun Hajjar — M&CO Legal