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Al Reem Island

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About Al Reem Island

Al Reem Island is Abu Dhabi's most active residential address — a purpose-built island community sitting roughly 600 metres off the capital's north-eastern shoreline. It draws a broad mix: young professionals who want city convenience without city noise, families after proper green space, and investors chasing yields that central Abu Dhabi's older stock rarely delivers. Our honest take? Al Reem is still mid-cycle. The infrastructure is largely in place, the master-plan is coherent, and the pipeline of new supply is substantial enough to keep prices competitive without tipping into oversupply territory — at least for now.

Frequently asked questions about Al Reem Island

Is Al Reem Island a freehold community?
Al Reem Island is part of Dubai's freehold framework — international buyers can take 100% ownership with full title registered at the Dubai Land Department. Purchases above AED 2 million qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Properties below AED 750,000 may also qualify the buyer for a 2-year residence visa.
Can foreigners buy property in Al Reem Island?
Yes. Al Reem Island sits within Dubai's freehold zones, where international buyers take perpetual 100% ownership with title registered at the Dubai Land Department. No UAE residency is required to buy, though purchases above AED 750,000 (2-year visa) or AED 2 million (10-year Golden Visa) entitle owners to apply for residence.
What payment plans are available in Al Reem Island?
Most off-plan projects in Al Reem Island offer staged payment plans tied to construction milestones — typically a 10–20% deposit at booking, instalments through the build, and a balance on handover (commonly 60/40 or 70/30 splits). Some developers also offer post-handover payment plans of 1–3 years. Each project page above lists its specific plan.
What fees should I expect when buying in Al Reem Island?
Standard one-time costs for any Dubai property purchase: 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee, AED 4,000 DLD admin fee, 2% real estate agent commission, AED 4,000 trustee/registration fee, and a mortgage registration fee of 0.25% of the loan amount if you're financing. Budget an additional 6–8% of the purchase price for fees in total.
How do I view properties in Al Reem Island?
Reach out via the form below — a Disruptive advisor will arrange a viewing of any listing or project in Al Reem Island, including off-market opportunities and direct-from-developer launches. We're a RERA-licensed Dubai brokerage (ORN 1167819) operating from Citadel Tower, Dubai.

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