Al Samha
villa community
Median PSF
AED 1,361
Villas
YoY change
+46.2%
Median price
AED 2.3M
All property types
Gross yield
5.2%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
ABUDHABUY VERDICT
Expect to drive for most errands
Al Samha offers a car-dependent daily routine. The mapped inventory covers 6 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine. Everything here is OpenStreetMap inventory inside a fixed radius of the community centre — not routed walking distance, and not a completeness guarantee.
Amenity access
11/100
Mapped venues
6
Everyday shopping
0
Health points
0
Dining
2/100
8 mapped
Shopping
0/100
0 mapped
Health
0/100
0 mapped
Nightlife
0/100
0 mapped bars
ABUDHABUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Al Samha has compounded 61% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+46.2%
3-yr growth
+61%
Gross yield
5.2%
Median price
AED 2.3M
Median PSF
AED 1,361
Villas
YoY change
+46.2%
Median price
AED 2.3M
All property types
Gross yield
5.2%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Al Samha is a primarily villa-based community in Abu Dhabi, tracked here on registered ADREC data going back to 2019. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,361, up 46.2% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 17.5% benchmark. Gross rental yield runs at 5.2%. Use the evidence groups above to test daily life, market depth, and available homes before deciding what to do next.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Al Samha median. Drag the sliders — ADREC-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 10K
Loan AED 1.73M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
MARKET VERDICT
Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle
Al Samha is outperforming Abu Dhabi's current 17.5% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.
YoY change
+46.2%
3-yr growth
+61%
Gross yield
5.2%
Median price
AED 2.3M
Median PSF
AED 1,361
Villas
YoY change
+46.2%
3-yr growth
+61%
Gross yield
5.2%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Asking vs registered
Live listings vs ADREC / QuantaListings ask 4.3% below registered prices.
1 sale listing sampled · 0% off-plan
HOMES VERDICT
Start with property type, then verify the building
Al Samha is a predominantly villa community. Use the registered median prices below as your anchor: listing prices describe seller intent, registered sales anchor the decision.
Primary stock
Villas
Apartment PSF
—
Villa PSF
AED 1,361
Median price
AED 2.3M
Primary stock
Villas
Predominant type
Villa PSF
AED 1,361
Median /sqft
Median price
AED 2.3M
All property types
Gross yield
5.2%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Market Context
Al Samha is growing faster than the citywide average, which points to stronger local demand.
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 13 total outlets near Al Samha
Sparse mapped amenities · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: August 2026
Airport access
Drive times from Al Samha to Abu Dhabi airports
Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Abu Dhabi traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.
Market history
Quarterly price and sales history shows whether liquidity confirms the latest price move.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 1,300
Q2 2026
3m price change
—
Withheld when volume is thin
Quarter sales
0
Q2 2026
3m sales change
—
Withheld when volume is thin
Completed quarters are used instead of raw 1-month changes because ADREC registrations typically lag 4–8 weeks and thin monthly samples can overstate changes in the mix of homes sold.
Price & rent by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Annual rent | Gross yield | Implied PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | AED 21,658 | — | — |
| 2 B/R | AED 1.7M | AED 65,739 | 3.9% | AED 1,419 |
| 3 B/R | AED 2.1M | AED 80,678 | 3.8% | AED 1,180 |
Source: ADREC / Quanta registered figures. PSF is implied (price ÷ representative unit size).
Ready vs off-plan · ADREC
Ready / resale
AED 1,361/sqft
101 sales
Off-plan (developer)
—
Median AED/sqft from ADREC, split by registration type. Off-plan reflects developer / Oqood pricing; ready reflects secondary-market resale.
Registered sales · ADREC
The newest registered unit sales in Al Samha — a sample of 60, not the full 101-sale register from the last 12 months.
Sample shown
60
newest, capped at 60
Sample window
7 Apr 26 – 15 Sept 26
registration dates
Median PSF · 12m
AED 1,361
registered, full window
Off-plan share · 12m
0%
of registered sales
60 sales shown
| Type | Property | Beds | Areasqm | registered · ADREC/Quanta | AED/sqft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 3 beds | 157 | AED 2.4M | AED 1,391 |
| 15 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 2 beds | 157 | AED 1.9M | AED 1,124 |
| 15 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 3 beds | 157 | AED 2.4M | AED 1,391 |
| 9 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 3 beds | 157 | AED 2.8M | AED 1,657 |
| 9 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 3 beds | 155 | AED 2.0M | AED 1,199 |
| 9 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 2 beds | 154 | AED 2.0M | AED 1,207 |
| 9 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 3 beds | 157 | AED 2.8M | AED 1,657 |
| 3 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 2 beds | 154 | AED 2.2M | AED 1,327 |
| 3 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 3 beds | 157 | AED 1.7M | AED 1,006 |
| 3 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 2 beds | 154 | AED 2.2M | AED 1,327 |
| 3 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 3 beds | 157 | AED 2.6M | AED 1,539 |
| 2 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef 2 | 3 beds | 157 | AED 2.6M | AED 1,539 |
A sample of the 60 newest registered unit sales (capped at 60), not the full transaction list. Source: ADREC / Quanta, sampled 1 Oct 2026.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Tawtheeq ÷ ADREC median sale
-0.4 pp vs Abu Dhabi median
By bedroom type
AED 66K/yr ÷ AED 1.68M
AED 81K/yr ÷ AED 2.10M
Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
+6.1%
6 months
+25.5%
1 year
+46.2%
2 years
+71.1%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q2. From ADREC transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q2 | AED 1,300 | +6.1% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,225 | +18.2% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,036 | +10.2% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 940 | +5.7% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 889 | +9.8% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 810 | +4.1% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 778 | +1.7% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 765 | +0.7% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 760 | -0.5% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 764 | -0.9% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 771 | -1.0% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 779 | -1.3% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 789 | -0.6% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 794 | -1.2% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 804 |
Developer1 developer
Company facts only — no AbuDhaBuy delivery or quality scoringAir quality
live air quality for this area.
Projects in Al Samha
1 registered development — developer, type, status and handover.
| Project | Developer | Type | Status | Handover | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Reef 2 | Manazel Real Estate | villa | under-construction | 2026 | — |
Source: developer disclosures / Aldar / Bayut area guides. Project metadata only — not a transaction record.
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Frequently asked questions about Al Samha
What is the average property price in Al Samha?
In Al Samha, the median price per square foot is AED 1,361, and the median property price is AED 2,300,000. Prices have changed +46.2% year-over-year as of the latest ADREC data.
What types of properties are available in Al Samha?
Al Samha is primarily a villa community in Abu Dhabi. Villas have a median price of AED 1,361/sqft.
How is the real estate market performing in Al Samha?
In Al Samha, the median price per square foot is AED 1,361, up 46.2% year-over-year, with a gross rental yield of 5.2%. This data is sourced from registered Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) figures.
Numbers above are derived from Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) transaction records and Tawtheeq rental contracts as of early 2026.How we built this.