Nestled in the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, Al Reem Island is a vibrant, master-planned urban centre strategically positioned at the core of Abu Dhabi’s ambitious future.
Conceptual view of new CBD / Financial District with Suwa Island at centre and
Al Reem Island at left
Directly adjacent to the prestigious Al Maryah Island—home to the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the emirate’s financial powerhouse—Al Reem is experiencing a monumental wave of transformation, fuelled by the ADGM’s explosive growth.
The Epicenter: ADGM’s Dhs 60 billion Expansion
The catalyst for the entire area’s momentum is the historic expansion plan for the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Mubadala Investment Company and Aldar Properties unveiled a Dhs 60 billion ($16.3 billion) masterplan to double the size of this major financial district. It aims to add over 1.8 million square meters of mixed-use space, new commercial towers, luxury residences, retail outlets, and green spaces. It will attract thousands of new professionals, multinational corporations, and ancillary businesses, solidifying Abu Dhabi’s status as a top-tier global financial hub.
Al Reem Island: The Premier Live-Work-Play Destination
As ADGM expands, the demand for premium, proximate, and high-quality living and working spaces is expected to soar. A short bridge connects Al Reem Island directly to Al Maryah Island (and the ADGM), Corniche, and Al Sowwah Square.
Communities are already established on Al Reem, offering a blend of high-rise apartments, townhouses, and villas. Reem Central Park and Reem Hills offer essential green spaces and family-friendly recreation.
Reem Mall officially opened in mid-2024, with over 400 stores and 80 dining units, also features major attractions like Snow Abu Dhabi and VOX Cinemas. The island is also served by reputable schools like Brighton College Abu Dhabi, Repton School Abu Dhabi and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, making it a top choice for families.
The Al Reem Island Masterplan
The Al Reem Island masterplan is designed to blend urban, waterfront living with green spaces, focusing on mixed-use residential towers, commercial, and leisure, including the “Makers District “. Key features include a boardwalk with dining, a 27-hole golf course, schools, clinics, and high-rise apartments, with a significant new waterfront project by MERED featuring a marina.
The project aims to make Al Reem Island a vibrant, sustainable residential and commercial hub, complementing the wider Abu Dhabi 2030 plan.
Al Reem Island is central to Abu Dhabi’s growth with the Dhs 60 billion expansion of the ADGM, a rising tide that will lift all boats in the immediate vicinity, and Al Reem, with its established communities, upcoming mega-attractions, and strategic masterplan, is the premier vessel for investors and residents alike. This is more than an island; it’s the heart of a new, dynamic Abu Dhabi, beating with opportunity.