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  • Modon and ADIB Launch Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Home Financing

    Modon and ADIB Launch Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Home Financing

    For the first time in Abu Dhabi, homebuyers can secure financing for properties before construction is complete. The partnership between Modon Holding and ADIB creates a structured framework where customers pay 15 percent during construction and 5 to 10 percent upon handover, while the bank finances up to 75 percent of the property’s value for eligible buyers.

    “Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for investment and long-term growth, creating high demand for new real estate launches,” said Bill O’Regan, Group Chief Executive Officer of Modon Holding. “Modon’s off-plan financing solution with ADIB will give more buyers access to these opportunities, reflecting the market’s ongoing transformation and supporting broader efforts to enhance global competitiveness.”

    The financing solution applies exclusively to future Modon developments and provides funding throughout the property development journey, from off-plan purchase through construction to handover. This approach addresses a gap in Abu Dhabi’s market that has traditionally required buyers to arrange financing closer to completion.

    Mohamed Abdelbary, Group Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, emphasized the innovation: “Through our partnership with Modon, ADIB is introducing a first-of-its-kind offering in Abu Dhabi that transforms the home-buying experience by providing financing throughout the property development journey.”

    The initiative aligns with Abu Dhabi’s broader real estate expansion, which has seen significant infrastructure investment and development activity. Abu Dhabi’s Dh55 billion PPP pipeline and Dh200 billion infrastructure portfolio underscore the emirate’s commitment to long-term growth and urban development.

    Ibrahim Al Maghribi, CEO of Modon Real Estate, described the partnership as “a significant step forward in redefining off-plan home financing” that “unlocks easier access to Modon’s future developments” and “expands opportunities for eligible buyers.”

    The move comes as Abu Dhabi emerges as an off-plan hotspot, with the capital accounting for nearly 70 percent of off-plan transactions in some developer portfolios during 2026, signaling growing investor confidence in the emirate’s property market.

    The financing structure mirrors models that have proven successful in Dubai’s mature off-plan market, where developers and banks have collaborated on payment plans that reduce upfront capital requirements for buyers while maintaining project funding security for developers.

    By introducing institutional financing at the off-plan stage, the partnership is expected to attract a broader range of buyers, including families and professionals who meet ADIB’s eligibility criteria but may not have had sufficient liquidity to participate in traditional off-plan payment structures.

  • ADIB and DAMAC Launch Home Financing Plan with 85% Loan-to-Value

    Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) and UAE real estate developer DAMAC Properties have unveiled a landmark financing solution designed to lower the barriers to homeownership for individuals and families across the Emirates.

    The comprehensive plan provides DAMAC customers with financing of up to 85 percent of the property value on handover, along with subvention equivalent to finance profit charges for up to six months. The offering also waives property valuation fees and includes complimentary property takaful (Shariah-compliant insurance), significantly reducing upfront costs for buyers.

    “True leadership is about anticipating the needs of the people you serve to meet aspiration with opportunity,” said Amira Sajwani, Managing Director of DAMAC Properties. “Through our collaboration with ADIB, we are making homeownership simpler and more affordable to individuals and families. In a world of rapid change, the dream of owning a home should be a constant, so we will continue to build pathways to stability and prosperity to support families in finding a place to call their own.”

    The partnership reflects a shared vision to enhance the homeownership experience and provide flexible financing solutions that support the sustainable growth of the UAE’s real estate sector. It also underscores both parties’ commitment to expanding homeownership opportunities and supporting the long-term stability of residents.

    Amit Malhotra, Global Head of Retail at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, described the partnership as “a clear demonstration of ADIB’s commitment to revolutionizing the customer experience as part of its vision for 2035.” He noted that by combining strategic collaborations with leading solutions, such as the bank’s new digital onboarding journey launched in February that reduced home finance application times from days to minutes, ADIB is making its vision of becoming the world’s most innovative Islamic bank a reality.

    The initiative arrives as the UAE removes minimum property value thresholds for residency visas, further opening the market to a broader pool of investors and first-time buyers. Recent data shows that property buyers continue to show strong intent despite expectations of price corrections, with 68% of active seekers planning to purchase within six months.

    The collaboration positions both institutions at the forefront of efforts to support residential ownership in line with the advanced position the UAE real estate market has achieved. By combining high loan-to-value ratios with reduced fees and insurance coverage, the plan addresses key financial obstacles that have traditionally hindered homeownership for many residents.