Abu Dhabi · Coastal and sports-led island masterplan
Area guide · Abu DhabiHigh-Density Island District
Al Reem Island
Abu Dhabi's high-rise island minutes from the CBD — the emirate's deepest apartment secondary market.
- Master developer
- Aldar + multipleMulti-developer
- Precincts
- Shams · Marina Sq · City of LightsHigh-density
- Asset mix
- High-rise apartmentsDeepest AD secondary
- From Abu Dhabi CBD
- ~3 kmBridge access
The place in plain English
Living in Al Reem Island.
Al Reem Island sits just off Abu Dhabi's main island, connected by bridge, and is the emirate's most built-out high-rise residential district. Developed by Aldar and several other developers across precincts like Shams Abu Dhabi, Marina Square, and the City of Lights, it offers Abu Dhabi's deepest pool of secondary apartment stock. Freehold ownership for all nationalities (a relatively recent Abu Dhabi expansion) plus CBD proximity make it the default entry point for Abu Dhabi apartment buyers.
- Area type
- High-Density Island District
- Developer context
- Aldar + multiple
- Guide updated
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