Living in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Monthly rent in AED (د.إ). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Abu Dhabi dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about د.إ5,650/month — roughly 8% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run د.إ7,100 - د.إ9,600/month and three-bedrooms د.إ10,400 - د.إ14,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by car, it sits about as central as most Abu Dhabi areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the modern, waterfront, expat-hub tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Al Khalidiyah. For a shorter commute, see Corniche.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Sun Tower Park and Play Area as nearby green space and Waitrose as the nearest supermarket around the Al Reem Island reference point. A pharmacy is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Al Reem Island costs د.إ4,800 - د.إ6,500/month (second-hand contract) or د.إ4,200 - د.إ5,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from د.إ7,100 - د.إ9,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from د.إ10,400 - د.إ14,200/month.

Is Al Reem Island safe for expats?

Al Reem Island has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Al Reem Island to Abu Dhabi center?

The commute from Al Reem Island to Abu Dhabi city center takes approximately 10 minutes by car.

What is Al Reem Island like to live in?

Modern island development with high-rises. Close to CBD, waterfront living, popular with expats. In our data it is tagged as modern, waterfront, expat-hub.