For someone looking to invest at this time, how would you compare these two markets? Which has better opportunities for capital appreciation? Have Abud Dhabi prices risen as fast as Dubai?

Abu dhabi will surely have lot more appreciation than dubai , If they go in the similar fashion,but the prices in abu dhabi at present is alrady at a higher segment which might ultimately take time to appreciate.

Abu Dhabi is defiantly marching forward and there is allot of action over this way so yes I believe it is a good place to invest in.
Although I think Dubai has a long way to go still and there are lots of opportunities over there tide up with world class development for tourism and business.
I believe there is good money to be made from both areas and it is up to you or up to the investment opportunity you get to help make up made your decision on where to invest.

Hi I dont know about Abu Dhabi, but I know a lot of chanses for property investment in Dubai. If anyone itrested either in buying property or land, or in short term long term lettings in Dubai just let me know.

Both markets are incredibly active, but it is really difficult to buy in Abu Dhabi which suggests that this market could really be worth buying into. Resale premiums are rising (literally) on a daily basis and the developers sell anything they release instantly. I've struggled to buy here. Prices are high, but demand is astronomical.

Abu Dhabi is appreciating fast. We launched a project there, on Reem Island, 2 months ago and it has already appreciated at 20%. We are going to have another project launched soon, in the same area. Whoever is intersted to know more, send me your e-mails and I will contact you.

I belive both of them have the same opportunity however in Abu Dhabi its only leasehold for expats in Dubai its freehold.

Abu Dhabi is a great medium to long term investment. Resales are slow as the market is just really taking shape. Its mostly investors piling in to it right now.
Abu Dhabi, in December, released a master plan - a vision of Abu Dhabi in 2030 which was done by top planners and experts worldwide. The plan goes down in to as much detail as to how the roads will be sign posted. It is going to be a much better, upmarket city then Dubai. They plan to out do Dubai but want to be seen to be classier. However, Abu Dhabi take their own time on matters ... partially because they are so much richer than Dubai (they own 94% of the oil in the UAE). Abu Dhabi also has the highest GDP per capita of any city in the world.

If your outlook on property investment is to hold for a few years (at least 2-3 yrs), then Abu Dhabi property will do pheonomenally well. It is like buying in Dubai 4-5 years ago however the entry level prices are much higher.

Yes the starting prices are pretty high. Not sure how much higher they can go. Not sure how much rent is being charged in curren tproperties. You can get a resale for about 1500-1600 AED per sq ft. How doeas that compare with current prices in Abu Dhabi in established apartments? Not sure if this is already high in that market or just the normal prices. If anyone has info please let me know.

please keep me informed as well my email is persia . ltd @ gmail . com