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The waterfront promenade of Al Maryah Island, facing the city across the channel

Property guide · Abu Dhabi

Where Abu Dhabi lives: a property guide

Where foreign buyers look in Abu Dhabi, from Saadiyat’s beach villas and Yas Island to the towers of Al Reem and Al Maryah, and what the investment-zone rules mean. We never publish prices or yields.

Where people live

  1. Where people live

    Saadiyat Island

    Saadiyat Island·Neighbourhood

    Beach villas, the museum district and low-rise resorts.

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  2. Where people live

    Yas Island

    Yas Island·Neighbourhood

    Homes beside the theme parks, the circuit and the golf links.

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  3. Where people live

    Al Reem Island

    Al Reem Island·Neighbourhood

    Towers by the water, next to Al Maryah.

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  4. Where people live

    Al Maryah Island

    Al Maryah Island·Neighbourhood

    Apartments in the financial district.

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  5. Where people live

    Al Raha Beach

    Al Raha Beach·Neighbourhood

    Waterfront apartments on the mainland, between the airport and Yas.

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