Investors pile into Al Reem Island even with price gains
Last updated: August 14, 2025
The Al Reem Island became part of the ADGM portfolio in 2024. The gains are now being felt in residential demand at the island.
Dubai: Al Reem Island has emerged as the highest selling residential location in Abu Dhabi during the first six months of 2025 – and clearly gaining sizable investor interest after being bought by ADGM a year ago.
When it comes to price per square foot, Reem Island homes are averaging Dh1,194, according to new data from Driven Properties.
This price range is around 10.7% higher than Al Reem island rates during H2-2024.
Even then, Reem island still has one of the most competitive rates in the mid- and upper-mid residential options available in Abu Dhabi currently. This is what’s showing up in the latest sales data too.
“This robust (sales) activity backed by affordability relative to (Abu Dhabi’s) luxury hubs, mature infrastructure, and strong supply from developments like Shams and Reem Hills signals investor preference for communities offering balanced yield and quality of life,” says the Driven Properties report.
It was in April 2024 that ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) confirmed it was acquiring Al Reem Island, and granting free zone status to companies that were operating on the island. That decision also made Al Reem island one of the hottest office sub-markets in the emirate.
Rents at Al Reem Island
This obviously fueled demand for residential investments on Al Reem, both among end-users and investors wanting to rent out. Current rents on 2-bedroom units at the island show a range between Dh110,000-Dh120,000, while 1-beds there are in the Dh70,000-Dh90,000 band.
