Studios for Sale on Al Reem Island, November 2026: Prices, Rents, Yields and the Best Towers

A studio on Al Reem Island costs about AED 610,000 to 1.2 million in November 2026. Off-plan studios start from about AED 610,000, and ready or nearly ready studios in newer towers sell for roughly AED 900,000 to 1.2 million. Unfurnished studios rent for about AED 45,000 to 60,000 a year and furnished ones for about AED 65,000 to 75,000, a gross yield of roughly 5.5% to 7%. Below are the prices, rents and buildings worth knowing, the studios we have for sale today and the checks to make before you pay a deposit.

Why studios on Al Reem Island sell

Al Reem is Abu Dhabi's busiest residential market. It recorded 1,391 sales in Q3 2026, more than any other area, and AED 29.86 billion of deals in the first nine months of the year (ADREC, ADX Interact). It sits between downtown Abu Dhabi and Al Maryah Island, the financial district, so tenants are mostly young professionals who want a short commute. That makes studios the easiest unit on the island to rent and to resell.

Studio prices on Al Reem Island, November 2026

Prices are developer launch prices and current listings, so treat them as a guide. The final price depends on floor, view and whether the unit comes with a balcony.

Studios we have for sale now

• Studio in Radiant Waves, about 522 sq ft, high floor, AED 945,540 (about AED 1,810 per sq ft).
• Studio in Radiant Waves, about 496 sq ft, pool and central park view, AED 999,000.
• Studio in Radisson Residence Tower 1, about 463 sq ft, partial sea view, AED 1,200,000.

See every listing on our page of studios for sale on Al Reem Island, or send us your budget on WhatsApp and we will add off-market units from owners.

What a studio rents for, and the yield

Bayut estimated Al Reem Island's average gross yield at about 6.3% in the first half of 2026, and its rental index shows rents roughly flat over the last 12 months. Subtract the service charge (ask for the figure per sq ft) and about one month a year for vacancy to get a realistic net return. Furnishing costs money up front but usually earns AED 10,000 to 15,000 more a year.

Off-plan or ready studio?

• Ready: rent from the first month, a lower price per sq ft in older towers, and you can see the exact view. Older buildings have higher service charges and need more maintenance.
• Off-plan: a lower entry price and a payment plan, new amenities and a good chance of growth by handover. You earn nothing until the keys, usually 2027 to 2029 on Al Reem.

If you need income, buy ready. If you can wait and want a newer building, an off-plan studio in a tower due in 2027 or 2028 balances both. Our Al Reem Island investment guide compares the towers in more detail.

Costs to budget for

• 2% registration fee. Al Reem falls under Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), so the transfer is registered with ADGM, not on DARI.
• Service charge every year, set per sq ft by the building.
• Mortgage fees if you borrow. Residents can usually borrow up to 80% on a first home under AED 5 million; non-residents about 50% to 60%.
• Furnishing, about AED 25,000 to 40,000 for a studio, if you plan to let it furnished.

Foreigners of any nationality can buy freehold on Al Reem Island (how foreigners buy in Abu Dhabi). A studio is below the AED 2 million needed for a Golden Visa through property.

Five checks before you pay a deposit

• The service charge per sq ft and the building's history of increases.
• The floor, view and whether the studio has a balcony. These decide both rent and resale.
• For a resale off-plan unit: how much has been paid, the remaining schedule and the developer's transfer fee.
• For a tenanted unit: the lease end date and the current rent, so you know when you can reprice.
• Whether you are buying from the owner at the original price ("zero premium") or above it.

Is a studio on Al Reem Island a good investment?

For most investors with AED 610,000 to 1.2 million, yes: it is the most liquid apartment market in Abu Dhabi, tenant demand is deep and the yield is in the 5.5% to 7% range. Studios suit buyers who want income or a first property in the capital. If you want stronger growth and can wait, compare it with the options in our guide to the best areas to invest in Abu Dhabi.

VIP Properties is licensed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (ADM licence 202400311159). Message us your budget and we will send the studios that fit, usually within the hour.