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Median price

1,626/sqft

Median sale

AED 1.7M

8,157 registered sales

Who Al Reem Island suits: and who it doesn't

Reem is Abu Dhabi's high-rise value play: a dense apartment skyline five minutes from the ADGM financial centre, with entry prices and yields that undercut the capital's established districts. Its inclusion in the ADGM jurisdiction has only strengthened the professional-tenant story. It suits yield investors and young professionals buying instead of renting. It doesn't suit villa families or prestige seekers. What to watch: tower quality varies widely across developers and phases — Reem rewards building-level diligence more than any other Abu Dhabi community. , Equity Edge analyst note

The numbers, registered

Apartments

Layout	Median sale	AED/sqft	Gross yield	Sample
Studio	AED 888K	1,646	,	1,096 sales
1 bed	AED 1.5M	1,646	,	3,078 sales
2 bed	AED 2.4M	1,657	,	2,906 sales
3 bed	AED 3.1M	1,491	,	905 sales
4+ bed	AED 3.3M	1,300	,	172 sales

ADREC registered sales, 12 months to Jul 2026 · rent contracts not yet published by ADREC · area: Al Reem Island · methodology

Villas & townhouses

Layout	Median sale	AED/sqft	Gross yield	Sample
3 bed	AED 3.7M	1,456	,	93 sales
4+ bed	AED 11.9M	1,156	,	194 sales

ADREC registered sales, 12 months to Jul 2026 · rent contracts not yet published by ADREC · area: Al Reem Island · methodology

Where Al Reem Island sits

10 min Abu Dhabi Corniche5 min ADGM Al Maryah15 min Saadiyat Island30 min Abu Dhabi Airport

How Al Reem Island compares

Community	Median AED/sqft	Gross yield	Entry (1BR)
Al Reem Island (this guide)	1,626	,	AED 1.5M
Saadiyat Island	3,424	,	AED 3.1M
Yas Island	2,199	,	AED 1.8M
Al Raha Beach	1,786	,	AED 1.9M

Registered transactions & rent contracts, 12 months to Jul 2026

Questions buyers ask about Al Reem Island

What does an apartment cost in Al Reem Island in 2026?

The median registered sale price for a Al Reem Island apartment is AED 1.7M (8,157 ADREC-registered sales, 12 months to Jul 2026), or AED 1,626/sqft. The median 1-bedroom sold for AED 1.5M.

What did ADGM expansion mean for Al Reem?

Al Reem was brought within the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s jurisdiction, putting the island inside the financial free zone’s legal perimeter. Practically: more firms, more professionals working next door on Al Maryah, and a strengthened long-term tenant base for Reem’s towers.

Why are Reem Island yields strong?

High-rise supply kept entry prices competitive while demand from ADGM, hospital-district and Corniche-corridor professionals kept rents firm. As always, the community average hides a spread — well-managed towers with views outperform commodity stock significantly.

Can foreigners buy on Al Reem Island?

Yes — Reem is one of Abu Dhabi’s designated investment zones, open to international ownership, and among the emirate’s most liquid resale markets thanks to its transaction volume.