Al Maryah Island property investment guide
The financial island (ADGM)
Al Maryah Island is a premium mixed community in Abu Dhabi. Ownership is freehold. Downtown is about 15 min away.
Abu Dhabi’s financial island (ADGM) — The Galleria mall, Cleveland Clinic and premium apartments over the water.
Key numbers
- Price tier
- Premium
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Maturity
- Under construction
- Handover
- Ready · ongoing
- Metro served
- No
- Commute to downtown
- 15 min
- Projects tracked
- 6
New & off-plan projects
| Project | Developer | Units | Status | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Residences Al Maryah Island | Emirates Developments | 1-5 BR branded apartments | Off-plan | AED 4,700,000 |
| Vista 1 | Gulf Related | Resale | AED 350,000 | |
| St. Regis Residences, Al Maryah Island | Gulf Related | Off-plan | AED 4,500,000 | |
| Vista 2 | Gulf Related | Off-plan | AED 360,000 | |
| Four Seasons Hotel | Gulf Related | Resale | AED 2,500,000 | |
| W Residences Abu Dhabi | Gulf Related | Off-plan | AED 2,400,000 |
Amenities & access
- Beach
- 10 min drive
- Metro
- No metro
- Schools
- 10 min
- Also nearby
- Galleria Mall, ADGM, hospital
Infrastructure that moves values
- The Galleria Al Maryah Islandoperational · 2013
Abu Dhabi's premier luxury mall, ~400 stores; opened 2013, expanded 2018.
- Rosewood Abu Dhabioperational · 2013
Five-star waterfront hotel with branded residences.
- ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market)operational · 2015
International financial free zone HQ'd on Al Maryah; jurisdiction expanded to Al Reem 2024-25.
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabioperational · 2015
Mubadala multispecialty hospital, a flagship healthcare anchor.
- Four Seasons at Al Maryahoperational · 2016
Landmark five-star hotel adjacent to The Galleria.
- Zayed International Airport (AUH)operational · 2023
Abu Dhabi's main airport, ~30-min drive.
- Al Reem E12 marine bridgesoperational · 2026
Two marine bridges opened March 2026 linking Al Reem to the E12 highway.
- Al Maryah Waterfront (sphere + AI fountain)under construction · 2027
Leisure waterfront with 30m luminous sphere and 1,000+ AI water jets to 75m; groundbreaking July 2025.
- Al Maryah Financial District Expansion (Aldar-Mubadala JV)approved · 2026
AED 60bn+ JV adding 1.5M sqm office/residential/retail; enabling works begin 2026, doubling Grade A office supply.
- North-island master-plan (3,000+ waterfront homes)approved · 2026
450,000+ sqm Grade A offices, 3,000+ homes, 40,000 sqm retail, 2.5km AC corridors.
- Three new bridges to Reem & mainlandapproved · 2027
Three bridges from north Al Maryah to Al Reem and mainland, part of the expansion.
- New marina (expansion)approved · 2027
World-class marina planned in the north-island expansion.
Frequently asked questions
- Can foreigners buy property in Al Maryah Island?
- Yes — Al Maryah Island is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.
- How far is Al Maryah Island from downtown Abu Dhabi?
- Al Maryah Island is roughly 15 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Al Maryah Waterfront (sphere + AI fountain), Al Maryah Financial District Expansion (Aldar-Mubadala JV), North-island master-plan (3,000+ waterfront homes), Three new bridges to Reem & mainland, New marina (expansion).
- What new projects are selling in Al Maryah Island?
- Current launches include Jumeirah Residences Al Maryah Island by Emirates Developments (from AED 4,700,000), Vista 1 by Gulf Related (from AED 350,000), St. Regis Residences, Al Maryah Island by Gulf Related (from AED 4,500,000), Vista 2 by Gulf Related (from AED 360,000), Four Seasons Hotel by Gulf Related (from AED 2,500,000), W Residences Abu Dhabi by Gulf Related (from AED 2,400,000).
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