Developed to be a landmark, Abu Dhabi’s City of Lights is a spectacular riverside community on Al Reem Island. It includes iconic residential and office towers, commercial spaces, hotels and serviced suites, marina facilities, parks, amenities, and a scenic waterfront promenade.
City of Lights Abu Dhabi
The community is capable of accommodating approximately 80,000 residents, as it has 60 towers including 8 commercial and 52 residential buildings.
Location
Al Reem Island, on the southern side of Shams Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.
Transportation
In the City of Lights, public transportation is provided through the nearest bus stop, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Terminal, which is an 11-minute drive away. And from there, you can take E100 or E101.
Nearby Communities
The neighbourhood is close to and easily accessible from the surrounding communities, including:
- Tamouh: 5 minutes away via Al Reema Street
- Shams Abu Dhabi: 6 minutes away via Oud Street
- Najmat Abu Dhabi: 7 minutes away via Al Shaheed Ali Khalifa Al Mesmari Street
- Al Maryah Island: 7 minutes away via Al Reem Street
Nearby Attractions
The community is in a strategic location surrounded by tourist hotspots and attractions, including:
- Reem Mall: 4 minutes away, for an all-inclusive shopping trip.
- The Galleria Al Maryah Island: 7 minutes away, for an inclusive shopping experience near the promenade.
- The Promenade Al Maryah Island: 7 minutes away, for the perfect morning jog, brunch or lunch.
- Reem Central Park: 7 minutes away, for a fun day out with family and friends.
Supermarkets
There is a long list of supermarkets in and around the community to attend to your every grocery need. Within the community, you can find the following supermarkets:
- Carrefour Market
- Horizam Abu Dhabi Reem Island
- Grandiose Supermarket
And within minutes away, you can find the following:
- Waitrose: 3 minutes away
- 1004 Gourmet: 2 minutes away
- Mangrove Mini Market: 2 minutes away
- Al Maya Supermarket: 4 minutes away
- Baqala Al Ekhlas LLC: 6 minutes away
Clinics & Hospitals
Medical services are available around the neighbourhood within minutes away.
Clinics
- MediQ Healthcare & Clinic LLC: 5 minutes away
- Dental Clinic: 5 minutes away
- Lumiere Skin Clinic Head office: 6 minutes away
- Oasis Medical Centre: 10 minutes away
- Lakeshore Medical Center Abu Dhabi: 11 minutes away
Hospitals
- Reem Hospital: 6 minutes away
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi: 7 minutes away
- Burjeel Hospital: 7 minutes away
- Burjeel Day Surgery Centre: 7 minutes away
Schools & Nurseries
There are a fair number of schools and nurseries in and around the community, making it family-friendly.
Nurseries
Inside, you will find Belvedere British Nursery and around, you will find the following:
- Redwood Montessori Nursery School Reem Island: 4 minutes away
- Mosaic Nursery: 5 minutes away
- Playhouse Nursery on Al Reem Island: 6 minutes away
- Hummingbird Nursery (Reem Island Branch) Abu Dhabi: 8 minutes away
Schools
And for families with children in the school stage, you will find the following schools nearby:
- Repton School – Rose Campus: 5 minutes away
- Repton – Fry Campus: 6 minutes away
- Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi: 6 minutes away
- GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi: 6 minutes away
- Yas Academy School: 8 minutes away
Malls
There are a variety of shopping destinations around the City of Lights, making it a hotspot for shopaholics. You can enjoy an all-inclusive shopping experience at any of the following:
- Shams Boutik: 2 minutes away
- Reem Mall: 4 minutes away
- Paragon Bay Mall: 5 minutes away
- Abu Dhabi Mall: 6 minutes away
- The Galleria Mall: 9 minutes away
Restaurants
When it comes to dining, there are plenty of restaurants and cafes in and around the community. You can enjoy a nice meal inside the neighbourhood at:
- FIRST CLIQUE CITY OF LIGHTS (3.6, Middle Eastern)
- Tummy Yummies RestoCafe (3.9, Fast Food)
- Arabisk Restaurant & Cafe (2.7, Arabian)
And within minutes away:
- The Kettle Corner (4.5, Indian): 2 minutes away
- Marjouha (3.8, Lebanese): 2 minutes away
- Nando’s Shams BOUTIK (4.4, Portuguese): 2 minutes away
- The Chippy (3.9, Seafood): 4 minutes away
- Smoking Doll (3.9, Thai): 5 minutes away
Hotels
Although there are no hotels in the neighbourhood, there is a large number of hotels all around with a reasonable price range, including:
- Beach Rotana – all suites (4.5): 7 minutes away
- Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island (4.6): 8 minutes away
- Rosewood Abu Dhabi (4.6): 8 minutes away
- Le Méridien Abu Dhabi (4.1): 9 minutes away
- Villaggio Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi (3.8): 9 minutes away
Properties
The City of Lights consists of 60 residential and commercial towers with spectacular views of the diverse skyline of the city. And to help you with your house-hunting mission, we have gathered the following pricing information:
Rental Prices
- Studio Apartment: AED 36k – AED 65.5K
- 1-Bedroom Apartment: AED 47k – AED 75K
- 2-Bedroom Apartment: AED 67K – AED 95K
- 3-Bedroom Apartment: AED 67K – AED 92K
Sale Prices
- Studio Apartment: AED 440k – AED 750k
- 1-Bedroom Apartment: AED 450k – AED 3.1M
- 2-Bedroom Apartment: AED 900k – AED 1.6M
- 3-Bedroom Apartment: AED 1.5M – AED 2.5M
- Townhouse: AED 3.5M – AED 13M
