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Al Reem Island
Explore off-plan projects in Al Reem Island.
Off-plan projects
4
Unit options
14
Launch prices from
AED 1,460,000
Avg. launch AED/sqft
AED 4,036
Handover pipeline: 2028 (2) · 2029 (2)
Living in Al Reem Island.
Al Reem Island is Abu Dhabi's densest freehold apartment market — a high-rise island district 600 metres off the capital's downtown, connected by bridges to the CBD and Al Maryah Island's financial free zone. Developed over two decades by Aldar, Reportage and others, it combines landmark towers like Gate Towers and Sun & Sky with the Shams Abu Dhabi canal district and a large investor-owner base.
The off-plan pipeline remains active: 4 projects with 14 tracked unit types are listed here, with launch prices from around AED 1.46M. Reem's investment case changed materially when ADGM extended its jurisdiction to the island, aligning it legally with Al Maryah's financial centre — a genuine structural tailwind rather than marketing spin.
Current Projects.
View all4 projects · 14 unit options in Abu Dhabi
Lifestyle
Reem is vertical urban living: Reem Mall for retail and F&B, Reem Central Park with its beach and skate park, canal-side promenades in Shams, and quick access to Al Maryah's Galleria for high-end dining. Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi gives the island a student layer. It is busier and more built-up than Saadiyat or Yas — the appeal is convenience and price, not resort calm.
Transport & commute
Bridges link Reem to downtown Abu Dhabi and Al Maryah Island in minutes, and most CBD offices are within a 10-15 minute drive. Sheikh Zayed Bridge routes reach the E10/E11 corridors for Dubai (roughly 75-90 minutes) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (around 30 minutes). Abu Dhabi has no metro; buses and ride-hail carry the non-driving load.
Schools & healthcare
The island itself hosts Repton School Abu Dhabi (Rose and Fry campuses) and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, an unusual on-island education stack for a high-rise district. Mainland options in Al Zahiyah and Khalifa City widen the choice within 15-25 minutes. For apartment-based families in the capital, Reem's school access is a legitimate selling point rather than an afterthought.
Who it suits
Suits yield-focused investors — Reem historically posts some of the capital's stronger gross apartment yields — and professionals working in the CBD or ADGM who want a short commute. The ADGM jurisdiction extension adds appeal for buyers who value common-law legal framework. Families wanting villa space or beach-resort surroundings should look to Saadiyat, Yas or Khalifa City instead.
Nearby areas
Al Reem Island FAQ
Can foreigners buy freehold on Al Reem Island?
Yes. Reem is one of Abu Dhabi's designated investment zones where all nationalities can buy, and the island now falls under ADGM jurisdiction, which applies English-common-law-based regulation to property matters there.
How do Reem Island yields compare with Dubai?
Gross apartment yields on Reem have generally run competitive with or ahead of comparable Dubai districts, helped by lower entry prices per square foot. Capital growth has historically been steadier and slower than Dubai's boom cycles — a different risk profile, not automatically a worse one.