Al Reem Island has solidified its position as Abu Dhabi’s leading residential investment destination, recording a 38% year-on-year rise in off-plan property weighted average prices during Q2 2025. Analysis by MERED, based on comprehensive Quanta transaction data, positions the island ahead of other key areas, with Khalifa City and Jubail Island posting 24% and 20% growth, respectively.
Rental demand mirrors this momentum, with apartment rents increasing 21% year-on-year in Q2 2025, according to Quanta indices. The island’s appeal is supported by high-quality infrastructure, including waterfront living, Grade-A offices, diverse retail offerings, advanced healthcare facilities, and the 1,000,000 square-foot Reem Central Park. Strategically located between Abu Dhabi’s business core and Saadiyat Island’s cultural corridor, Al Reem Island provides a self-contained “live-work-play” environment.
MERED recently announced a design-led waterfront development on two prime plots totaling 23,400 square meters within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Collaborating with Pritzker Prize-winning architects, the project aims to redefine super-prime living in the capital. Average prices in waterfront projects now exceed AED 1,800 per square foot, with new launches priced even higher.
“The growth of Al Reem Island as Abu Dhabi’s premier residential destination is undeniable,” said Artemiy Marinin, MERED Project Director. “Our upcoming project will combine architectural distinction with direct sea views, setting a new benchmark for luxury living in the capital.”
The expansion of ADGM onto Reem Island in April 2023 has also accelerated demand, with over 1,100 new businesses registering, bringing the total ADGM entities to 11,000. The influx of high-earning professionals further strengthens Al Reem Island’s position as the residential hub of choice for the capital’s elite workforce.
With sustained price growth, strong rental yields, and expanding community infrastructure, Al Reem Island presents a compelling long-term investment opportunity in Abu Dhabi, bolstered by MERED’s visionary developments.
