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Christie’s International Real Estate Expands Into Abu Dhabi as Luxury Housing Sales Surge

Christie’s International Real Estate has entered Abu Dhabi as residential sales rose more than one hundred and sixty percent in the first half of 2026, reflecting the strength of the emirate’s luxury housing market.
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