Buying Guide · Al Reem Island
Buying an Apartment on Al Reem Island
Communities, what to compare, the buying steps and the checks that matter.
Al Reem Island has more apartments than any other freehold area in Abu Dhabi, which is good for choice and bad for shortcuts. Two towers on the same island can be a decade apart in age and far apart in price per square foot, so the first job is knowing which part of the island you are looking at.
Projects
The Gate Towers
Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island · Aldar Properties
Price on request
Studio to 4 BR · Studios, apartments, penthouses
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ReadySun and Sky Towers
Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island · Aldar Properties
Price on request
Layouts on request · Apartments
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ReadyArc Tower
Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island · Aldar Properties
Price on request
Studio to 2 BR · Studios, apartments
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ReadyPark View Tower
Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island · Mesab Limited
Price on request
2 to 3 BR · Apartments
View project →Mangrove Place
Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island · Federal Properties Limited
Price on request
1 to 3 BR · Apartments, townhouses, penthouses
View project →Tala Tower
Marina Square, Al Reem Island · Aldar Properties
Price on request
1 to 3 BR · Apartments
View project →Burooj Views
Marina Square, Al Reem Island · Burooj Properties
Price on request
Layouts on request · Studios, apartments
View project →Najmat Towers
Najmat Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island · Reem Developers and Mismak Properties
Price on request
Layouts on request · Studios, apartments, penthouses
View project →The short answer
Yes, foreigners can buy apartments on Al Reem Island with full freehold title, and there is no minimum purchase. Most buyers choose between a ready apartment in an established tower and an off-plan home in a newer community. Start by deciding whether you want income, a home to live in, or growth, because that narrows the communities quickly.
The communities and what they offer
Shams Abu Dhabi holds The Gate Towers, Sun and Sky Towers, Arc Tower, Park View Tower and Mangrove Place, and has the deepest resale market. Marina Square has a cluster of waterfront towers such as Tala Tower and Burooj Views. City of Lights has Hydra Avenue Towers and Sigma Towers at lower entry prices. Najmat Abu Dhabi and Makers District are newer, and Najmat is where Reem Mall sits.
What to compare between towers
Prices vary by tower, floor, view and fit-out, and they move with the market, so we do not quote a range here. Compare price per square foot, the annual service charge, the age of the building and how many similar units are listed, not just the headline price. Ask for recent sales in the same building, since asking prices are only opinions.
The buying steps
For a ready apartment: confirm your budget and finance, shortlist and view, agree an offer and sign a memorandum of understanding with a deposit, obtain the developer's no-objection certificate, then register the transfer and receive the title deed. For off-plan: reserve the unit, sign the Sales and Purchase Agreement, follow the payment plan, and register with the developer. Ask for the current fees, because they change.
Mistakes to avoid
Buying on the headline price and ignoring the service charge, choosing a high floor that faces a neighbouring tower, skipping a check of the owners association's finances, and assuming every tower qualifies for the Golden Visa. A unit qualifies only if it reaches AED 2,000,000.
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