Al Reem Island property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Mid-market

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Under construction

Handover

Ready · ongoing

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

15 min

Projects tracked

27

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

Island beach

Metro

No metro

Schools

3 schools

Also nearby

Reem Mall, Galleria, towers

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

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.

What new projects are selling in Al Reem Island?

Current launches include Muheira by Modon Properties (from AED 1,200,000), Reem Hills by Modon Properties (from AED 1,420,000), Radiant Square by Radiant Enterprises Real Estate (from AED 560,000), Marina Square, Paragon Bay Mall by Tamouh (from AED 650,000), Muheira A by Modon Properties (from AED 1,240,000), Tara A by Modon Properties (from AED 1,620,000), Radiant Marina Towers by Radiant Enterprises Real Estate (from AED 680,000), Seamont Residences by Marriott by Royal Development Holding (from AED 2,100,000), Muheira B by Modon Properties (from AED 1,470,000), Vista 3 by Reportage (from AED 540,000), Riviera Residences by Mered (from AED 1,390,000), Canal Residence by GEFINOR LIMITED (from AED 1,370,000), Sunstone by IMKAN Properties (from AED 1,650,000), Radiant Elite Tower by Radiant Enterprises Real Estate (from AED 800,000), Radisson Residences - Tower 1 by Royal Development Holding (from AED 830,000), SAAS Heights by Saas Properties (from AED 1,990,000), Rotana Residences South by Royal Development Holding (from AED 830,000), Radisson Residences - Tower 2 by Royal Development Holding (from AED 950,000), The Gate and Arc Towers by Aldar (from AED 550,000), Rotana Residences North by Royal Development Holding (from AED 1,620,000), Radiant Atrium by Radiant Enterprises Real Estate (from AED 630,000), Radiant Garden Tower by Radiant Enterprises Real Estate (from AED 540,000), Radiant Waves by Radiant Enterprises Real Estate (from AED 650,000), Sun & Sky, Boutik Mall by Aldar (from AED 800,000), Renad Tower by Tiger Properties (from AED 850,000), Rivage by Deyaar (from AED 1,230,000), Rixos Residences Al Reem Island by East and West Properties (from AED 2,140,000).

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