Can foreigners buy property on Al Reem Island?

Yes. Al Reem Island is a designated freehold investment zone so non UAE nationals can own property here outright.

What rental yield does Al Reem Island offer?

Gross rental yields on Al Reem Island run around 7% to 8.5%, among the highest of the Abu Dhabi islands, thanks to strong tenant demand and central location.

Is Al Reem Island a good investment?

Yes for income focused buyers. It combines high yields, low entry prices and reliable rental demand, which makes it a common starting point for Abu Dhabi investors.

What is Al Reem Island known for?

Al Reem Island is known as a central island of modern apartment towers with strong rental demand and some of the best value on the Abu Dhabi waterfront.

How far is Al Reem Island from Abu Dhabi city?

About five minutes by bridge. Al Reem sits right next to the downtown area.

Al Reem Island: The Value Play in Abu Dhabi

Updated August 2026. Written by the Cresco Real Estate market team. Figures come from published Abu Dhabi market data and official sources.

Al Reem Island is a short bridge from downtown Abu Dhabi. It is modern, busy and full of high rise apartments which makes it the easiest way into the Abu Dhabi property market. If Saadiyat is about lifestyle and Yas is about entertainment then Al Reem is about value and yield. This guide covers Al Reem Island property, prices, rental yield and daily life on the island.

7% to 8.5%

Gross rental yield

5 min

To downtown Abu Dhabi

AED 2M

Golden Visa threshold

Property and capital gains tax

Why investors choose Al Reem Island

Al Reem Island is the practical choice. It sits minutes from the city so tenants love the short commute. Rents hold up well and yields are among the highest in Abu Dhabi. Entry prices are lower than Saadiyat or Yas which lets first time investors get in without a large budget. For many buyers this is where an Abu Dhabi portfolio begins.

Property and prices on Al Reem Island

Al Reem Island is mostly apartments in modern towers with sea and city views. You will find studios, one bed and two bed homes that suit both tenants and owners. Foreign buyers can own freehold because Al Reem is a designated investment zone. Prices are some of the most reasonable on the Abu Dhabi islands which is a big part of the appeal.

Al Reem Island rental yield

Gross rental yields on Al Reem Island run around 7% to 8.5%. That is strong by both Abu Dhabi and global standards. The reason is simple. The island is central, well connected and full of the compact apartments that tenants want. If income is your main goal then Al Reem is one of the first places to look. A home worth AED 2 million or more also brings the ten year Golden Visa.

Living on Al Reem Island

Al Reem Island works as a daily home. It has schools, supermarkets, parks and a growing line of cafes and restaurants. Shams Boutik and the community retail keep essentials close. Bridges link the island to the mainland so getting to work or the airport is quick. You get city convenience with a calmer island feel.

Property for sale on Al Reem Island

A selection of live Al Reem Island projects represented by Cresco.

Radiant Square at Al Reem Island by Radiant Real Estate | Luxury 1 to 6 BR Apartments in Abu Dhabi

Julphar Residence by RAK Properties | Ready Apartments in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Reem Nine by SAAS Properties at Al Reem Island | Ready Apartments in Abu Dhabi

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See every Al Reem Island property on our live listings page, or read the wider Abu Dhabi investment guide.

Al Reem Island FAQs

Can foreigners buy property on Al Reem Island?: Yes. Al Reem Island is a designated freehold investment zone so non UAE nationals can own property here outright.
What rental yield does Al Reem Island offer?: Gross rental yields on Al Reem Island run around 7% to 8.5%, among the highest of the Abu Dhabi islands, thanks to strong tenant demand and central location.
Is Al Reem Island a good investment?: Yes for income focused buyers. It combines high yields, low entry prices and reliable rental demand, which makes it a common starting point for Abu Dhabi investors.
What is Al Reem Island known for?: Al Reem Island is known as a central island of modern apartment towers with strong rental demand and some of the best value on the Abu Dhabi waterfront.
How far is Al Reem Island from Abu Dhabi city?: About five minutes by bridge. Al Reem sits right next to the downtown area.

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Disclaimer. Figures are indicative and based on published market data current at the time of writing. Nothing here is financial or legal advice. Please confirm all figures and project details before you make a decision.