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Al Reem Island vs Al Raha Beach (Abu Dhabi)
Al Reem Island: An island next to central Abu Dhabi with dense high-rise apartments; the best-known investment zone open to foreign buyers, with deep rental and resale markets.
Al Raha Beach: A waterfront residential district on the mainland towards the airport, with apartment complexes such as Al Muneera, Al Zeina and Al Bandar, close to Yas Island.
In short: Al Reem Island for a lower price per sq ft and yield; Al Raha Beach for price momentum (as of the data date; individual properties vary widely).
Price level: the three-month median is AED 1,611 per sq ft in Al Reem Island and AED 2,157 in Al Raha Beach. Al Raha Beach is 34% more expensive.
For studios: AED 1,710 vs 1,984 per sq ft (last 12 months).
Trend: the mix-adjusted price index is +9.8% year on year in Al Reem Island and +15.2% in Al Raha Beach (+1.5% / +5.7% over three months). Al Raha Beach is stronger.
Activity: 1,425 residential sales in Al Reem Island over three months (-27% y/y) vs 229 in Al Raha Beach (-3% y/y); off-plan share 76% vs 64%.
Yield: indicative gross yield 5.8% in Al Reem Island and 5.2% in Al Raha Beach.
Market phase: Al Reem Island recovery (stress 29.8), Al Raha Beach stable (stress 16.8).
| Al Reem Island | Al Raha Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| AED / sq ft (3-month median) | 1,611 | 2,157 |
| Price, year on year | +9.8% | +15.2% |
| Price, 3 months | +1.5% | +5.7% |
| Sales (3 months) | 1,425 | 229 |
| Sales, year on year | -27% | -3% |
| Off-plan share | 76% | 64% |
| Gross yield | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Phase | recovery | stable |
| Stress | 29.8 | 16.8 |
Data as of 2026-10-11. The price index compares like-for-like sales (same project and unit type). Area detail: Al Reem Island · Al Raha Beach.
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Sources: Dubai Land Department (DLD Open Data; Dubai sales before 2026 via the CC BY 4.0 republication by Dubai Real Estate Data, dubairealestatedata.com), Ejari rent contracts, Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), FRED, New York Fed, US Treasury. Residential (apartment and villa) sales only; cells with fewer than 5 sales are hidden. Information only, not investment advice.