Al Qurm property investment guide
Exclusive living by the mangroves
Al Qurm is a luxury mixed community in Abu Dhabi. Ownership is leasehold. Downtown is about 10 min away.
An exclusive coastal enclave by the Eastern Mangroves — low-density luxury homes, a promenade and marina.
Key numbers
- Price tier
- Luxury
- Ownership
- Leasehold
- Handover
- Ready
- Metro served
- No
- Commute to downtown
- 10 min
- Projects tracked
- 1
New & off-plan projects
| Project | Developer | Units | Status | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Gurm - Phase 2 (Plots) | Aldar | Off-plan | AED 6,790,000 |
Amenities & access
- Beach
- Near mangroves
- Metro
- No metro
- Schools
- Nearby
- Also nearby
- Eastern Mangroves, promenade
Infrastructure that moves values
- Al Gurm Corniche promenadeoperational · 2021
Fully-shaded, car-free walking and cycling promenade overlooking the mangroves, reopened Feb 2021 with exercise platforms and kayak access right inside the community.
- Eastern Mangroves National Park (Mangrove National Park)operational
Protected coastal mangrove lagoon bordering Al Qurm offering kayaking, paddleboarding and birdwatching; the community's defining natural anchor and namesake (Al Gurm = mangroves).
- Eastern Mangroves Marina & Promenade (Anantara)operational
Waterfront marina and dining promenade at the Anantara Eastern Mangroves hotel — the nearest fine-dining, spa and leisure hub for Al Qurm residents.
- Al Seef Village Malloperational
Neighbourhood mall serving Al Qurm with a Carrefour Market, the open-air The Market, cafes, eateries and Al Ain Pharmacy.
- Souk at Qaryat Al Berioperational
Waterfront souk-style retail and fine-dining destination near the Maqta crossing, the closest souk to Al Qurm with Arab fashion outlets and designer brands.
- Brighton College Abu Dhabioperational
Leading British-curriculum school in Bloom Gardens behind Al Bateen Airport, one of the closest top international schools to Al Qurm (about 5 minutes' drive).
- Mediclinic Airport Road Hospitaloperational
Major private multi-specialty hospital on Airport Road, a primary hospital serving Al Qurm residents.
- Healthpoint Hospitaloperational
Mubadala-operated multi-specialty hospital in Zayed Sports City area, a key healthcare option within a short drive of Al Qurm.
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabioperational
World-class tertiary hospital on Al Maryah Island, reachable from Al Qurm via the Corniche/Al Falah Street for advanced and specialist care.
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosqueoperational
The UAE's largest mosque and a national landmark, about 9-10 minutes' drive from Al Qurm across the Maqta channel.
- Zayed Sports Cityoperational
Major sports complex with a national stadium, ice rink, bowling and tennis facilities, the main organised-sports destination for Al Qurm residents.
- Khalifa Parkoperational
Large landscaped park with botanical gardens, lakes and a maritime museum, a popular family green space within a short drive of Al Qurm.
- Al Bateen Beachoperational
Family-friendly Blue Flag public beach with watersports on the western shore of Abu Dhabi island, the nearest open-sea beach to Al Qurm.
- Al Bateen Executive Airportoperational
Abu Dhabi's downtown executive/private-aviation airport, roughly 10 minutes from Al Qurm.
- Lulu Island redevelopment (Modon masterplan)announced
Modon's revival of the ~1,050-acre man-made Lulu Island into a low-rise ultra-luxury waterfront district adjacent to the financial district, a major 2025-announced city-core megaproject reshaping Abu Dhabi island's coastline.
- Abu Dhabi Metro network (planned island loop)announced
Long-planned ~131 km transit network whose underground metro loop would link the Abu Dhabi island CBD, Saadiyat, Reem and Mina Zayed; still pre-construction as of 2026 with no opening date, so no station yet serves Al Qurm.
Frequently asked questions
- Can foreigners buy property in Al Qurm?
- Al Qurm is leasehold, so check the specific project's ownership terms before committing; many nearby Abu Dhabi communities offer full freehold ownership to foreigners.
- How far is Al Qurm from downtown Abu Dhabi?
- Al Qurm is roughly 10 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Lulu Island redevelopment (Modon masterplan), Abu Dhabi Metro network (planned island loop).
- What new projects are selling in Al Qurm?
- Current launches include Al Gurm - Phase 2 (Plots) by Aldar (from AED 6,790,000).
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