Azure Al Reem rentals guide, Shams Abu Dhabi

Azure Al Reem is a 29-floor residential tower in Shams Abu Dhabi, the waterfront district on Al Reem Island. Burooj Properties developed it and handed it over in 2013. 

The architecture is modern, the building sits close to the water, and the podium levels house covered parking, retail outlets, and the main amenities. It's a mid-rise, not one of the taller Reem towers, which means views without the elevator wait.

The rental stock here is almost entirely one- and two-bedroom apartments. Layouts run open-plan with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies, and the larger units come in around 770 sq ft for a one-bed. 

You'll find sea-facing and skyline-facing units at different price points, with kitchen appliances included in many listings. Building amenities cover a pool, gym, children's play area, landscaped gardens, concierge, and 24-hour security.

Tenants at Azure tend to be working couples, young professionals, and small families who want waterfront living without moving out to the islands further from the city. The mix of quiet promenades and nearby retail suits people who work in Abu Dhabi's central business district but want to come home to something calmer.

Location-wise, Hazza Bin Zayed Street and Al Reem Street put the city center within a short drive, and taxis are easy to find. The trade-off is bridge traffic during rush hour, which residents do flag. Outside peak times, the run into downtown is quick.

Azure Al Reem was delivered in 2013 by Burooj Properties. The rental stock here is straightforward: one- and two-bedroom apartments, with one-beds around 770 sq ft and larger two-beds sitting above that.

Layouts are open-plan with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies, so the pricing gap between units usually comes down to floor level, view, and whether the balcony faces the water or the interior of the island.

High-floor apartments with a clear sea view sit at the top of the range. Lower floors and city-facing units rent for less. Furnished condition and recent refurbishment also nudge rents upward.

The most accessible option in Azure is its one-bedroom apartments. They sit at the entry end of the building and suit singles, couples, and investors who want a compact, well-connected home in the same address.

At the top of Azure are its two-bedroom apartments, the largest and best-positioned homes in the building, usually on higher floors with the strongest views. They carry its premium pricing and suit families and end-users after more space in the same spot.

Azure sits inside Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island, so most trips start with a short drive across the bridges. The location works well if you rely on a car, and taxis are easy to flag or book through the usual apps. Public transport options are limited to buses and taxis for now.