Ramhan Island property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Luxury

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Planned

Handover

2026+

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

20 min

Projects tracked

4

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

Island beachfront

Metro

No metro

Schools

Planned

Also nearby

Marina, luxury villas

Infrastructure that moves values

• Ferry access from Abu Dhabi mainland jettyoperational

  Until the road bridge opens, Ramhan Island is reached via a roughly 10-minute ferry from a jetty off Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road (E12) on the mainland.

• Natural private beachesoperational

  The naturally formed island has extensive private sandy shoreline; villas are designed around direct private beach access along the 4M sqm waterfront.

• Saadiyat universities (NYU Abu Dhabi, Sorbonne)operational

  NYU Abu Dhabi and Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island are about 15 minutes away once the bridge opens.

• Abu Dhabi International Airport (Zayed International)operational

  Zayed International Airport, with its Terminal A opened in 2023, lies roughly 16 km from the island and is reachable via the E12 once road access is complete.

• Ramhan Island Access Bridgeunder construction · 2026

  Dedicated road bridge connecting Ramhan Island directly to the Abu Dhabi mainland, replacing ferry-only access. Heavy-lift contractor HAREKET installed 24 girders of 95 tons each; targeted for completion around 2026.

• Ramhan-Jubail Island Interchange on E12 (Sheikh Khalifa Highway)under construction · 2026

  New grade-separated free-flow interchange on the E12 highway at Jubail Island South, awarded by Abu Dhabi DMT to serve future Ramhan and Jubail Island developments and feed the Ramhan access bridge. Targeted for early 2026.

• Ramhan villas (Phase 1 handover)under construction · 2026

  Masterplan of ~1,350 standalone waterfront villas with private beach access; early-phase villas are scheduled for handover from Q4 2026, with the bulk delivering through 2027.

• Phase 2 & 4 island infrastructure (roads, utilities, tram corridor)under construction · 2027

  Hassan Allam Construction was awarded the Phase 2 and 4 infrastructure package (program value ~AED 2.5bn) covering roads, utilities and the tram corridor across the four clusters (Marine, Cove, Breeze, Views).

• Ramhan Island residential tram networkunder construction · 2027

  Internal residential tram line is part of the masterplan infrastructure, billed as one of the UAE's only residential tram networks, integrated with the island's road and utility build-out.

• Ramhan Marina (170-berth)under construction · 2028

  A 170-berth marina anchors the Marine cluster, paired with a 1.7 km retail and dining promenade and marina residences.

• Marina residences (1,000 units)under construction · 2028

  Around 1,000 marina apartments planned alongside the marina and promenade, scheduled to complete circa 2028.

• 1.7 km retail & F&B promenadeunder construction · 2028

  A 1.7 km waterfront retail promenade with shopping and fine-dining venues runs along the marina district, the island's main retail/F&B hub.

• Wellness centre and eco-parksunder construction

  Planned leisure amenities include a wellness centre, eco-parks, picnic areas, jogging and bike tracks, kids' play areas and outdoor sports facilities woven through the four clusters.

• Island hotel & serviced apartmentsannounced · 2028

  Masterplan includes a 120-key/120-suite hotel plus 120 serviced apartments providing hospitality and short-stay inventory on the island.

• Ritz-Carlton Reserve & floating villasapproved · 2029

  Marriott and Eagle Hills signed an agreement for the UAE's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve on a secluded sub-island, with ~50 luxury villas including the region's first floating villas; slated to open 2029.

• On-island school and nurseryannounced

  The masterplan reserves land for an on-island school and a nursery to serve the residential community.

• Mosquesannounced

  Community mosques are included in the island's amenity programme alongside the school, nursery and retail.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property in Ramhan Island?

Yes — Ramhan Island is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.

How far is Ramhan Island from downtown Abu Dhabi?

Ramhan Island is roughly 20 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Ramhan Island Access Bridge, Ramhan-Jubail Island Interchange on E12 (Sheikh Khalifa Highway), Ramhan villas (Phase 1 handover), Phase 2 & 4 island infrastructure (roads, utilities, tram corridor), Ramhan Island residential tram network, Ramhan Marina (170-berth), Marina residences (1,000 units), 1.7 km retail & F&B promenade, Wellness centre and eco-parks, Island hotel & serviced apartments, Ritz-Carlton Reserve & floating villas, On-island school and nursery, Mosques.

What new projects are selling in Ramhan Island?

Current launches include Ramhan Island - Phase 3 by Eagle Hills (from AED 9,110,000), Ramhan Island by Eagle Hills (from AED 9,260,000), Ramhan Island - Phase 1 by Eagle Hills (from AED 7,460,000), Ramhan Island - Phase 5 by Eagle Hills (from AED 13,520,000).

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