Based on 3 community and 97 building reviews
Al Reem Island sits just off the north-eastern coast of Abu Dhabi. Two bridges link it to the mainland, putting the Corniche, downtown, and Al Maryah Island about ten to fifteen minutes away by car in typical traffic. Over time, the island has grown into one of the capital's busiest waterfront residential areas, with high-rise towers, low-rise homes, retail streets, schools, and green space along the water.
The island breaks into a few distinct precincts, and each one feels a little different. Shams Abu Dhabi defines the eastern side around Reem Central Park and the Boutik Mall, with landmark towers like Sun and Sky, the Gate Towers, and Beach Towers. Marina Square sits at the western tip and groups mid-rise apartment buildings around a waterfront promenade.
Beyond those two, the map opens up. City of Lights and Najmat Abu Dhabi extend the apartment-heavy core, while the newer Makers District, Maysan, and Reem Hills districts add townhouses, villas, and branded residences.
You'll see a broad mix of residents here. Young professionals tend to go for studios and one-bedroom apartments near cafes and pilates studios. Families usually look at larger homes in Shams, Najmat, and Reem Hills, mainly because Reem Central Park and other facilities like schools and hospitals, retail, and dining out are nearby.
Investors keep showing up for two practical reasons: freehold ownership and steady rental demand tied to the island's central location. Day to day, most people rely on a few core spots. The commute is straightforward, though bridge traffic can slow down at rush hour.
Prices of properties for sale in Al Reem Island range from AED 670K to AED 32M, with a median of AED 1.9M. A total of 3,730 listings are available. 1,834 properties have been listed for sale in Al Reem Island over the past 30 days. Across all listings, 30% are verified and 76% are listed by SuperAgents.
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Sun Tower, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
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Hydra Avenue Towers, City Of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
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A1LA Residence, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
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Vista 3, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
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Radiant Garden Towers, Tamouh, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
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Radiant Square, City Of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
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Radiant Atrium Towers, City Of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
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Radiant Atrium Towers, City Of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Daily errands on Al Reem Island are easy to keep local. Shams Boutik Mall sits right inside the community, and Reem Mall is about a five-minute drive away in the same district. You can walk to a Pilates studio in the morning, grab groceries on the way back, and get to a full-service hospital in under ten minutes by car.
You also won't need to plan much for weekends. Al Maryah Island is about five minutes away for dining at The Galleria, and Corniche Beach is usually around ten to fifteen minutes by car. That means most routines stay fairly compact, even if you leave the island.
Perfect place for working couples or families
5 months ago
Great waterfront living with excellent amenities like Reem Central Park and nearby malls. Traffic on the bridges can be annoying during rush hour, but the convenience and vibrant community feel make it totally worth it.
6 months ago
Excellent peaceful area to live with surrounding waters all side. Great place with many parks and play areas for kids, family friendly, pet friendly. High rise buildings with great view.
6 months ago
Burooj Views
The area is absolutely lovely and so beautiful, peaceful, and wonderfully serene. It’s the sort of place where you can genuinely unwind and enjoy a bit of tranquillity away from all the hustle and bustle.
13 days ago
Beach Towers
Living in Tower A or B comes with significant noise challenges, especially for apartments facing the main road. The windows and balcony doors offer very weak sound insulation, so traffic noise is constant. Inside the apartment, sound travels easily through the structure: you can hear water‑pressure noises through the AC vents—almost like a tap has been opened or a pipe has burst—and conversations from the lift lobby carry directly into the unit. This also means anyone standing outside can hear sounds from inside, raising concerns about privacy. If someone lives in the flat above you, you will hear their movements as well. Apartments next to the garbage chute experience noise every time trash is thrown in. Cooling performance is also underwhelming. During the day, especially if you work from home, the AC struggles to maintain comfortable temperatures. Overall, the building’s construction allows almost every possible sound to creep into the apartment. On the positive side, management is helpful, maintenance is responsive, and the location is excellent. The floor plans are spacious, with well‑designed layouts and large rooms. The building is older, but it is generally kept clean and tidy. The swimming pool is more suited for relaxing than swimming laps, and the gym is very small with basic equipment. Many residents choose the building for the room layout and the view—especially units with balconies facing the pool—but the noise issues only become clear after moving in. The location is a strong advantage: you can easily walk to the beach and Central Reem Park. However, despite the higher rent, the building doesn’t deliver a premium feel. It’s well maintained, but the noise insulation fall short of what you’d expect at this price point.
a month ago
Burooj Views
A well served place to live in, nice building for children and families.
a month ago
Marafid Tower
I recently had the opportunity to visit Marafid Tower, and I was genuinely impressed with the transformation. The newly renovated lobby looks absolutely gorgeous, elegant, and welcoming. The addition of a dedicated coffee corner serving coffee and tea is also a lovely touch. The lift lobbies and passages have been completely revamped, giving the building a much more modern and premium feel. I also learned that three new amenities are being added — a kids’ play area, an open-air cinema, and an outdoor entertainment area. The swimming pool and gym are also being refurbished. I had the chance to see the rendered images of the upcoming improvements, and they look absolutely promising. Overall, Marafid Tower is looking really good, and with all these upgrades, I’m definitely more interested in the building. Exciting transformation ahead!
a month ago
Oceanscape
Im living in this building and I don't want to leave: the view on the mangrove is stunning and the community is quiet and friendly!
2 months ago
Al Durrah Tower
The modified lobby and common areas, friendly security staff, polite reception personnel, availability of daily needs in the house retail shop, proximity to Al REEM Mall, and near-by Busstop, make the building and location a good place to stay.
3 months ago
High-rise apartments still define Al Reem Island, but the property mix is broader than that now. Villas, townhouses, penthouses, and duplexes have added more choice across districts like Shams Abu Dhabi, Marina Square, City of Lights, Najmat Abu Dhabi, and Maysan. Some parts feel dense and vertical, while others are lower-rise and more private. Ownership is freehold, which is a big reason the island stays popular with overseas buyers as well as end-users.
Apartments make up most of Al Reem Island, with options ranging from studios to four-bedroom layouts in towers like Sun & Sky Towers, Beach Towers, Marafid Tower, and Marina Heights. If you want the classic high-rise core, Shams Abu Dhabi, Marina Square, and City of Lights offer more options.
Sizes run from roughly 350 sq ft for studios for sale in Al Reem Island to 2,000+ sq ft three-bedroom units, and most come with balconies, pool and gym access, and canal or sea views. Reem Hills and Muheira add newer Aldar-led options in Najmat.
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Most villas on Al Reem Island are in Reem Hills and Reem Hills 2 in Najmat. This is a gated master development by Q Holding with landscaped hills, a private beach, and clubhouse amenities. Layouts usually range from four to six bedrooms, with private gardens, rooftop terraces, maid's rooms, and covered parking.
You'll find standalone homes in Al Reem Island as well as twin villas in subcommunities like Park Valley and Garden Hills, and the finish style leans modern with floor-to-ceiling glazing and open-plan living.
Nalaya Villas adds another gated pocket in Najmat with contemporary family homes. These are some of the quietest addresses on the island, and they suit buyers who want space without giving up the waterfront setting.
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Penthouses for sale in Al Reem Island sit at the top of the tallest towers, especially in MAG 5 in Marina Square, where five-bedroom layouts can stretch beyond 4,000 sq ft with panoramic sea and skyline views. Al Durrah Tower and the Gate Towers also include premium upper-floor units with duplex configurations, private terraces, and dedicated lift access.
Most layouts offer four to five bedrooms with a maid's room, family lounge, and oversized balconies. Finishes are high-end, and pricing sits well above standard apartment ranges in the same buildings. These homes appeal to buyers who want villa-level space with a full-service tower setup.
Townhouses on Al Reem Island are concentrated in Maysan, inside the Mayar and Thoraya clusters developed by Aldar. Layouts run three to four bedrooms plus maid's rooms across roughly 2,300 to 3,900 sq ft, with private gardens, rooftop terraces, and covered parking. Single-row units back onto community parks or canal-facing promenades, and interiors feature open-plan kitchens, ensuite bedrooms, and modern finishes.
Reem Hills 2 adds another townhouse pocket in Najmat with similar four-bedroom configurations. These homes usually work well for families who want ground-floor living and outdoor space at a lower entry point than the villa clusters.
Duplexes are spread across City of Lights and Shams Abu Dhabi, with some of the clearest examples in Radiant Square and select floors of the Gate Towers. Layouts commonly feature two bedrooms plus a maid's room across roughly 1,700 sq ft, with a double-height living area, internal staircase, and corner canal views.
You get some of the feel of a townhouse while staying in a full-service tower, along with pool, gym, and concierge access. Pricing typically sits between standard two-bedroom apartments and penthouses in the same building. Duplexes in Al Reem Island tend to suit couples and small families who want something with more character than a standard flat.
Al Reem Island sits off Abu Dhabi's northeastern coast and connects to the mainland by two bridges. Downtown Abu Dhabi and Al Maryah Island are 10 to 15 minutes away, while Saadiyat Island is about 15 to 20 minutes away by car.
Abu Dhabi's bus network serves Al Reem Island, with stops across the community. Taxis and ride-hailing are also easy to find.
Al Reem Island suits families with Reem Central Park, playgrounds, pet-friendly walkways, schools, and nurseries. Several developments, such as Al Durrah Tower, Sky Tower Reem Hills, and Nalaya, offer larger apartments, villas, and townhouses for growing families.
Reem Central Park has a dedicated beach area for residents. Kai Beach on Saadiyat Island is about 15 minutes away, while Corniche Beach takes around 10 to 15 minutes by car.
Al Reem Island attracts renters with its central location, waterfront setting, and varied properties. Prices range from about AED 673K to AED 40M, with a median near AED 1.9M. Returns vary by building, floor, and view, so compare listings before buying.
Al Reem Island is a designated freehold area, allowing residents and overseas buyers to own property outright. Owners receive full title deeds for apartments, townhouses, and villas across the island.
Shams Abu Dhabi is the largest district, with Sun and Sky, Gate Towers, and Reem Central Park. Marina Square offers mid-market apartments with marina views, while City of Lights has newer high-rises and lower entry prices. Najmat Abu Dhabi includes premium projects such as Reem Hills, Reem Hills 2, and The Wave. Maysan offers Mayar and Thoraya townhouses for low-rise living.
Al Reem Island is denser and more urban than Al Raha Beach, with taller towers and faster access to downtown Abu Dhabi. Saadiyat Island focuses on beachfront villas, cultural landmarks, and higher prices, while Al Reem offers more apartment choices across different budgets.
Al Reem Island is generally pet-friendly, with landscaped walkways, Reem Central Park, and waterfront promenades. Individual towers set their own rules, so confirm the pet policy with building management or your landlord.
Al Reem comes from the Arabic word for a type of gazelle once common in the region. The name reflects the area's natural heritage before its development into today's waterfront community.
