Al Reem Island property investment guide
High-rise island by downtown
Al Reem Island is a mid-market apartments community in Abu Dhabi where recorded residential sales have a median price of AED 1,636 per sqft. Ownership is freehold. Downtown is about 15 min away.
A dense high-rise island minutes from downtown — Reem Mall, towers and the capital’s deepest apartment market.
Key numbers
- Price tier
- Mid-market
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Maturity
- Under construction
- Handover
- Ready · ongoing
- Metro served
- No
- Commute to downtown
- 15 min
- Projects tracked
- 107
Market data: recorded sales
Over the 12 months to Jun 2026, Al Reem Island recorded 8,725 property sales with a residential median of AED 1,591 per sqft — +37.9% on the previous 12 months.
See how Al Reem Island ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.
- Median sale price
- AED 1,636/sqft
- 6,747 residential sales, last 4 quarters
- Sales, last 12 months
- 8,725
- +157.8% vs the 12 months before
- Price change, year on year
- +37.9%
- residential median AED/sqft
Monthly figures, last 12 months
| Month | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 1,821 | 1,011 |
| May 2026 | 1,777 | 631 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,784 | 946 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,659 | 648 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,596 | 667 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,554 | 805 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,463 | 621 |
| Nov 2025 | 1,390 | 623 |
| Oct 2025 | 1,515 | 873 |
| Sep 2025 | 1,487 | 833 |
| Aug 2025 | 1,446 | 576 |
| Jul 2025 | 1,423 | 491 |
Price by bedroom count
| Type | Median price | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 955,500 | 1,711 | 39 |
| 1 bedroom | AED 1,487,000 | 1,712 | 70 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 2,390,000 | 1,700 | 83 |
| 3 bedrooms | AED 2,809,450 | 1,680 | 42 |
Latest quarter with recorded residential sales; thin sample sizes are excluded.
Top-selling projects in Al Reem Island
Ranked by registered sales, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.
| Project | Sales | Prior year | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiant Square | 758 | 315 | 1,111 |
| Marina Square, Paragon Bay Mall | 503 | 572 | 1,231 |
| Muheira A | 473 | 0 | 1,689 |
| Tara A | 438 | 0 | 1,842 |
| Radiant Marina Towers | 393 | 24 | 1,469 |
| Seamont Residences by Marriott | 371 | 0 | 2,556 |
| Muheira B | 351 | 0 | 1,913 |
| Canal Residence | 324 | 31 | 1,859 |
Projects
Developer-stated — Abu Dhabi publishes no project register, so these are not verified against one.
| Project | Developer | Units | Status | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muheira | Modon Properties | 1-3 BR apartments | Off-plan | AED 1,200,000 |
| Reem Hills | Modon Properties | 1 BR apts to 7 BR villas & townhouses | Selling | AED 1,420,000 |
| Radiant Square | Radiant Enterprises Real Estate | Off-plan | AED 560,000 | |
| Marina Square, Paragon Bay Mall | Tamouh | Resale | AED 650,000 | |
| Muheira A | Modon Properties | Off-plan | AED 1,240,000 | |
| Tara A | Modon Properties | Off-plan | AED 1,620,000 | |
| Radiant Marina Towers | Radiant Enterprises Real Estate | Off-plan | AED 680,000 | |
| Seamont Residences by Marriott | Royal Development Holding | Off-plan | AED 2,100,000 | |
| Muheira B | Modon Properties | Off-plan | AED 1,470,000 | |
| Vista 3 | Reportage | Off-plan | AED 540,000 | |
| Riviera Residences | Mered | Off-plan | AED 1,390,000 | |
| Canal Residence | GEFINOR LIMITED | Resale | AED 1,370,000 | |
| Sunstone | IMKAN Properties | Off-plan | AED 1,650,000 | |
| Radiant Elite Tower | Radiant Enterprises Real Estate | Off-plan | AED 800,000 | |
| Radisson Residences - Tower 1 | Royal Development Holding | Off-plan | AED 830,000 | |
| SAAS Heights | Saas Properties | Off-plan | AED 1,990,000 | |
| Rotana Residences South | Royal Development Holding | Off-plan | AED 830,000 | |
| Radisson Residences - Tower 2 | Royal Development Holding | Off-plan | AED 950,000 | |
| The Gate and Arc Towers | Aldar | Resale | AED 550,000 | |
| Rotana Residences North | Royal Development Holding | Off-plan | AED 1,620,000 | |
| Radiant Atrium | Radiant Enterprises Real Estate | Off-plan | AED 630,000 | |
| Radiant Garden Tower | Radiant Enterprises Real Estate | Off-plan | AED 540,000 | |
| Radiant Waves | Radiant Enterprises Real Estate | Off-plan | AED 650,000 | |
| Sun & Sky, Boutik Mall | Aldar | Resale | AED 800,000 | |
| Renad Tower | Tiger Properties | Off-plan | AED 850,000 | |
| Rivage | Deyaar | Off-plan | AED 1,230,000 | |
| Rixos Residences Al Reem Island | East and West Properties | Off-plan | AED 2,140,000 |
Amenities & access
- Beach
- Island beach
- Metro
- No metro
- Schools
- 3 schools
- Also nearby
- Reem Mall, Galleria, towers
Getting around & daily life
Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Al Reem Island — not driving distance.
- School
- Repton School Rose Campus · within the area
- Hospital
- Reem Hospital · within the area
- Mall
- Boutiq Mall, Gate and Arc Complex · within the area
- Supermarket
- Waitrose · within the area
- Park
- Shams Park · within the area
- Beach
- within the area
- Golf course
- Saadiyat Island Golf Course · 3.9 km away
- University
- Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi · within the area
- Airport
- Zayed International Airport · 23 km away
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Infrastructure that moves values
- Paragon Bay Malloperational · 2010
Three-storey waterfront mall in the Marina Square community by Tamouh, with ~100 stores and a canal-front dining promenade.
- Shams Boutik Malloperational · 2011
Waterfront community mall in the Shams Abu Dhabi district, connected to the Sun & Sky Tower, with ~82 shops, dining and services.
- Reem Malloperational · 2023
AED4.4bn super-regional mall (soft-opened Feb 2023, fully open by 2024) with 450+ stores, 80+ F&B outlets, a hypermarket and Snow Abu Dhabi, the Middle East's biggest indoor snow park. Sits within the ADGM free zone.
- Two new marine bridges to Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway (E12)operational · 2026
AED450m DMT scheme opened March 2026: two marine bridges (combined ~1.5km, 7,200 vehicles/hour) linking Al Reem directly to E12, cutting peak commute by up to 15 min (~60%) and easing pressure on Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street and Mina Road.
- Reem Central Parkoperational
~1-million-sq-ft central green space with skate park, sports courts, jogging tracks and a beach walk, the island's main recreational anchor alongside the 2.4km Canal Walk promenade.
- Sorbonne University Abu Dhabioperational
Flagship French university campus on Al Reem Island offering humanities, sciences and law, making the island a higher-education hub.
- Reem Hospitaloperational
Multi-specialty hospital serving the island, complemented by Burjeel Day Surgery Center; Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi sits on adjacent Al Maryah Island under 10 minutes away.
- Repton School Abu Dhabioperational
British-curriculum school (Foundation Stage to Year 13) across the Rose and Fry campuses on Al Reem Island.
- Nord Anglia International School & GEMS World Academyoperational
Two more major campuses on the island: purpose-built Nord Anglia (British) now open for 2025/26-2026/27 intakes, and GEMS World Academy (IB), alongside Reem British Academy and several nurseries.
- Shams Abu Dhabi (Gate Towers, Sun & Sky Towers)operational
The island's flagship waterfront district built out with landmark Gate Towers, Sun & Sky Towers and the Shams Boutik community mall (Waitrose, cafes) and marina-front promenade.
- Marina Squareoperational
Cluster of ~14 residential towers around a private marina with a waterfront retail and dining promenade, one of the island's established lifestyle hubs.
- ADGM jurisdiction expansion to Al Reem Islandoperational
Extension of the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial free-zone jurisdiction to cover Al Reem Island, a major regulatory upgrade boosting the island's commercial and investment appeal.
- Reem Hillsunder construction · 2026
Q Properties/Modon gated master community built around the area's first artificial hill, with 5-7 bed hilltop villas, townhouses and apartments, themed parks, nurseries and a private school. Phase 1 handover Q2 2026, Phase 2 Q2 2027.
- Renad Towerunder construction · 2026
37-floor residential tower by Tiger Group on Al Reem Island with handover expected Q4 2026.
- Reem Hills masterplanunder construction
Gated ~1.8M m² community of villas, townhouses and mansions on landscaped man-made hills, with a central park and lagoon.
- Makers District (Pixel)under construction
IMKAN's ~18-hectare waterfront creative district mixing residential, hospitality, commercial and retail. First phase Pixel (MVRDV-designed, 525 apartments + shops/offices) delivered; further phases continuing to build out.
- ONE Residence (eVTOL aerial-mobility tower)announced
ONE Development's 31-storey waterfront tower marketed as the world's first residential tower with an integrated aerial-mobility ecosystem, including a rooftop eVTOL landing pad and AI-driven living. Launched 2026.
- Urban Capital Al Reem Island projectannounced
Urban Capital Real Estate Development's debut Abu Dhabi project on Al Reem Island, announced via a partnership with Al Dhafra International Projects Group; launch prepared in 2025-2026.
- Reem Island master-plan: schools, hospitals, mosques & parksapproved
Long-term island plan provides for ~11 new private schools (20,000+ students), three private hospitals, nine mosques and 500,000 sqm of parks and open space to be delivered over roughly 15 years.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does property cost in Al Reem Island?
- Recorded residential sales in Al Reem Island over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 1,636 per sqft, across 6,747 transactions. Prices are up +37.9% year on year. Buying costs add roughly 7–10% on top, and net rental yield after service charges typically lands 2–3 percentage points below the gross figure.
- What are the best-selling projects in Al Reem Island?
- By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Al Reem Island are Radiant Square (758 sales), Marina Square, Paragon Bay Mall (503 sales), Muheira A (473 sales).
- Can foreigners buy property in Al Reem Island?
- Yes — Al Reem Island is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.
- How far is Al Reem Island from downtown Abu Dhabi?
- Al Reem Island is roughly 15 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Reem Hills, Renad Tower, Reem Hills masterplan, Makers District (Pixel), ONE Residence (eVTOL aerial-mobility tower), Urban Capital Al Reem Island project, Reem Island master-plan: schools, hospitals, mosques & parks.
Compare with nearby areas
Source: Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (DARI), sales data through Jun 2026. Medians are computed from registered residential sales and can lag or diverge from asking prices. Not investment advice. Asking-price figures come from Esto’s area dataset, updated 2026-07-15. Net yield after service charges and buying costs is what decides a deal —here’s how to run that math.
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