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Christie's International Real Estate Launches In Abu Dhabi Amid Historic Housing-Market Growth

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  • Christie's International Real Estate Abu Dhabi launched on August 25, 2026, to access the emirate's rapidly expanding luxury housing market.
  • The new agency is owned by Jackie Johns & Dinesh Chhatwani, the team recognized as the brand's 2025 Affiliate of the Year for their Dubai operations.
  • Abu Dhabi's residential sales reached AED 86.1 billion ($23.4 billion) in the first half of 2026, a 163.7% increase year-over-year despite regional tensions.
  • Total real estate transaction value hit AED 117 billion ($31.9 billion) in H1 2026, a 112% rise that equals approximately 82% of the full-year 2025 total.
  • Market growth is driven by global capital inflows & the emirate's $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth funding tens of thousands of residential units & commercial spaces.
  • Abu Dhabi serves as a hub for financial institutions & multinational corporations, with the millionaire population growing 80% over the last decade & expected to double by 2035.
  • Johns & Chhatwani will leverage their experience with Dubai & Ras Al Khaimah to utilize the brand's international referral network & relationship with Christie's auction house.
  • Luxury property prices in the emirate range from AED 2 million to over AED 200 million ($544,600 to $54 million+), featuring major branded residences like Mandarin Oriental & Four Seasons.
  • Christie's International Real Estate operates under Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP) through 125 independent affiliates across 50+ countries.