Al Reem Island property investment guide

Key numbers

Median price

AED 1,636/sqft

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 Sep 2026, Al Reem Island recorded 6,825 property sales with a residential median of AED 1,630 per sqft — +25.1% 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

6,825

+52.3% vs the 12 months before

Price change, year on year

+25.1%

residential median AED/sqft

Top-selling projects in Al Reem Island

Ranked by registered sales, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.

Projects

Developer-stated — Abu Dhabi publishes no project register, so these are not verified against one.

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.

• Robotaxi service (Uber × WeRide)operational · 2026

  Uber × WeRide robotaxis: driverless on Yas Island since Nov 2025, and a commercial service expanded in Feb 2026 to Reem, Al Maryah, Saadiyat and the airport highway.

• 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.

• Marsa Al Saadiyat (Aldar)approved

  Aldar's AED 100bn Saadiyat district across the channel (launched Jul 2026), with new road and tunnel links to Reem and a high-speed rail station.

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 +25.1% 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, Marsa Al Saadiyat (Aldar).

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