Illustration, not a photographAl Reem Island
Abu Dhabi
Al Reem Island is a high-rise residential island next to central Abu Dhabi, connected to the city by bridges. It is one of the capital's densest residential areas, with apartment towers, Reem Mall and waterfront promenades.
Lifestyle in Al Reem Island
What day-to-day life in Al Reem Island is like: what defines the area, who it suits, and what to weigh up before you move.
High-rise apartment towers
Reem Mall
Waterfront promenades
Bridges to central Abu Dhabi and Al Maryah Island
An Abu Dhabi investment zone open to foreign buyers
Why people choose Al Reem Island
- Next to the cityMinutes from Abu Dhabi's central business district.
- Freehold for foreignersOne of Abu Dhabi's investment zones.
- Waterfront towersApartments with sea and skyline views.
Best suited to
- Professionals working in central Abu Dhabi
- Couples and young families
- Rental investors
Worth knowing
- Traffic on the bridges at peak times
- Ongoing construction in several districts
- Almost entirely apartments
Getting around
Al Reem Island is linked to central Abu Dhabi and Al Maryah Island by bridges. Buses serve the island, but most residents drive.