Al Reem Island

Property Mix

A natural island 600 metres off Abu Dhabi's north-eastern coast, Al Reem Island is the capital's most established freehold residential destination and has been in active development since 2005. Aldar Properties dominates with the Gate Towers (twin 65-storey residential towers connected by a sky bridge), Shams Abu Dhabi (a full mixed-use precinct including Sun and Sky towers), and the newer Reem Hills development of villas and townhouses. The apartment market runs from AED 700,000 for a studio to AED 4.5 million for a three-bedroom in a canal-facing position. Townhouses and villas in Reem Hills and adjacent sub-communities begin at AED 3.5 million. Off-plan accounts for roughly 40% of available stock; the resale market is active and well-priced relative to Dubai equivalents.

Community Vibe

The island functions as a genuine suburb of Abu Dhabi city — dense enough to have a full urban amenity set, but connected to the mainland via three bridges with minimal congestion outside rush hours. Reem Mall (opened 2023) anchors the retail and F&B offer with approximately 450 outlets including a Snow Abu Dhabi ski slope. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on Al Maryah Island is a 10-minute drive, making Reem Island the closest freehold residential option to the capital's financial centre. The demographic is predominantly expat professional: finance, energy, and healthcare sector workers employed in central Abu Dhabi or on ADGM. Schools in the immediate vicinity include Reem Island Academy and Repton Abu Dhabi.

Who Lives Here

Gross yields on Al Reem Island are typically 5.5–7.5% for apartments, underpinned by consistent demand from ADGM, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) employee pools. The island benefits from the same Abu Dhabi freehold liberalisation (Law No. 19 of 2005 and subsequent amendments) that opened Saadiyat to international buyers. Capital values have appreciated steadily if not dramatically — 20–35% across the 2020–2024 cycle. The ongoing Reem Hills villa and townhouse phasing from Aldar represents the island's evolution beyond the original tower-centric model, and these lower-density units are attracting a family buyer profile that diversifies demand beyond the professional renter. Browse current Al Reem Island projects on Baypoint.