Al Qurm
Al Qurm is a waterfront district on southwest Abu Dhabi island, where Aldar's Al Gurm development sits among mangroves and open water. ADREC records its residential supply in a combined villa and townhouse category. Aldar launched the second phase as plots for individually built homes. It suits people looking for a waterside setting on the city island, including Emirati buyers interested in the plots offered at that launch.
Homes for sale and for rent in Al Qurm
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Source: Masterpiece Property listings, November 2026
Prices, rents and yields in Al Qurm
ADREC records Al Qurm's residential supply in a combined villa and townhouse category, while Aldar marketed the second phase as plots. The tables show the asking prices of homes currently listed by Masterpiece Property, when listings are available. A plot, an existing villa and a home with a different position on the water may not be directly comparable.
About Al Qurm
Al Qurm occupies the southwestern part of the main island of Abu Dhabi, with Aldar's Al Gurm waterfront set among natural mangroves and open water. The district has a small residential supply: ADREC's map records 136 homes in the villa and townhouse category at the end of June 2026 (ADREC Interactive Map, October 2026).
Aldar completed Al Gurm's first phase in 2010, according to Aldar, which described retail, a supermarket and a gym in that phase at the time of its later launch (Aldar, October 2026). In July 2021 Aldar launched a second phase with 71 plots across The Beach, The Canal and The Island, on a group of islands totalling 105,000 square metres (Aldar, October 2026). ADREC's project register records both Al Gurm Resort and Al Gurm Phase 2 as built (ADREC project register, October 2026).
The setting combines private residential land with the mangrove waterfront. For everyday errands, Aldar lists a completed Al Gurm retail location, while Mushrif Mall has shops and a Lulu Hypermarket and is about 10 minutes away by car (Aldar, Mushrif Mall and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). For a public outing, Al Bateen Beach is about 12 minutes by car; its facilities include watersports and a beach volleyball area (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026; Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026).
The second phase was marketed as plots for buyers to build homes, not as a set of identical finished villas. The 2021 launch was restricted to UAE nationals, and Aldar announced that all 71 plots had sold in August of that year (Aldar, October 2026). When Masterpiece Property has homes available here, they appear in the property listings.
The parts of Al Qurm
Aldar’s waterfront phases and the named areas of the second phase offer different ways to understand the district.
Al Gurm Resort and first phase
Aldar completed the initial Al Gurm phase in 2010 and described a supermarket, shops and a gym for residents and visitors. Separately, ADREC lists Al Gurm Resort as a built plot project by Aldar under Al Qurm.
Source: Aldar launch announcement and ADREC project register, October 2026.
The Beach
The Beach is one of the three named areas in Aldar's second phase. At launch, the overall phase contained waterfront plots with access to private beaches, allowing buyers to plan individual homes rather than choose a standard finished villa.
Source: Aldar Al Gurm Phase 2 launch, October 2026.
The Canal
The Canal is another named part of the second phase, alongside The Beach and The Island. Aldar placed the phase on a group of islands among mangroves and open water, and offered its plots to UAE nationals at launch.
Source: Aldar Al Gurm Phase 2 launch, October 2026.
The Island
The Island completes Aldar's three named areas in the second phase. Across the phase, the 71 plots launched in July 2021 ranged from 900 to 4,400 square metres; Aldar reported the launch sold out the following month.
Source: Aldar launch and sales announcements, October 2026.
Who Al Qurm suits
Waterfront households
Households looking for a house by the water can consider Al Gurm's mangrove setting and the phase designed around private beach access. Al Bateen Beach offers a separate public beach outing, about 12 minutes by car (Experience Abu Dhabi and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
Emirati plot buyers
Aldar launched the second phase for UAE nationals as plots on which buyers could create individual homes. The Beach, The Canal and The Island are the named areas, and the original launch sold out in 2021 (Aldar, October 2026).
Families considering schools
British School Al Khubairat and Liwa International School Al Mushrif offer different curricula in Al Mushrif. The British school is about 11 minutes away by car (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). Healthcare and shopping are also available beyond the residential waterfront, including Healthpoint and Mushrif Mall.
City based residents
The development sits on Abu Dhabi's main island. Mushrif Mall is about 10 minutes away by car, and Healthpoint in Zayed Sports City is about 11 minutes away (OpenStreetMap contributors and Healthpoint, October 2026). Aldar also lists a completed retail location in Al Gurm.
Living in Al Qurm
Schools, health, shopping, outdoors and how you get around.
Getting around
- By car
- Zayed International Airport is about 25 minutes by car.
- Bus 43
- A loop through Al Mushrif and Al Rawdah with stops at Al Gurm on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Mushrif Mall and Umm Al Emarat Park.
- Etihad Rail
- Abu Dhabi's passenger station is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City.
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility bus service 43 and Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail, October 2026; OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Gurm Resort, October 2026.
Health
- Healthpoint
- The Zayed Sports City hospital offers dentistry, orthopaedics and rehabilitation, about 11 minutes by car.
- Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital
- A hospital next to Zayed Sports City with inpatient, outpatient and emergency services.
Source: Healthpoint and Mediclinic, October 2026; OpenStreetMap contributors drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Gurm Resort, October 2026.
Schools
- British School Al Khubairat
- A British curriculum school in Al Mushrif, about 11 minutes by car.
- Liwa International School Al Mushrif
- An American curriculum school on Um Salamah Street in Al Mushrif.
Source: ADEK school inspection reports and school websites, October 2026; OpenStreetMap contributors drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Gurm Resort, October 2026.
Beaches and parks
- Al Bateen Beach
- A public waterfront for swimming and watersports, about 12 minutes by car.
- Umm Al Emarat Park
- A city park in Al Mushrif with a botanic garden, lawn and children’s attractions.
Source: Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026; OpenStreetMap contributors drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Gurm Resort, October 2026.
Shopping
- Mushrif Mall
- Shops and Lulu Hypermarket, about 10 minutes by car.
- Al Seef Village Mall
- A shopping centre with stores and dining, about 13 minutes by car.
Source: Mushrif Mall and Al Seef Village Mall, October 2026; OpenStreetMap contributors drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Gurm Resort, October 2026.
Buying in Al Qurm: rules and costs
Ownership and plots
Aldar offered the second phase's 71 plots exclusively to UAE nationals at the 2021 launch, with sizes ranging from 900 to 4,400 square metres across the phase. ADREC lists the phase as a built plot project. Al Qurm is not among the investment zones named in the Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, and foreign buyers should confirm eligibility for the particular property. A resale may concern a plot or an individually built home.
Source: Aldar Al Gurm Phase 2 launch, ADREC project register and Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, October 2026.
Registration fees
ADREC's registration rules let the Executive Committee set the sale registration fee within 1% to 4%, shared equally by seller and buyer unless they agree otherwise. For an off-plan sale in the initial register, the fee is 2%, shared equally and capped at AED 2,000,000 per transaction. The register and agreement determine how the rule applies.
Source: ADREC registration rules, October 2026.
Off-plan safeguards
When an off-plan unit is sold, ADREC's rules require the transaction to be entered in the initial real estate register. Payments for off-plan units go into the project escrow account, whose funds are governed by rules for project completion and permitted financing.
Source: ADREC registration rules, October 2026.
Mortgage
Mortgage terms depend on the lender, the applicant and the property; the Masterpiece Property mortgage guide explains approval and valuation. Financing an empty plot can raise different questions from financing a completed house. The Down Payment and any lender conditions belong in the buyer's budget.
Source: Masterpiece Property mortgage guide, October 2026.
Golden Visa
ICP grants real estate investors a 10 year Golden Residency for one or more properties worth at least AED 2,000,000 in total, fully owned and registered in the investor’s name. A property financed by an approved local bank qualifies, as do off-plan units worth at least AED 2,000,000 bought from an approved developer. ICP decides each application.
Source: ICP, UAE Golden Residency, updated September 2026.
Running costs
A home or plot has its own maintenance responsibilities, and any applicable community charges depend on its documents and management arrangements. The first phase includes retail and a gym described by Aldar, while the second was sold as building plots. The expenses for a finished villa and undeveloped land therefore need to be understood individually.
Source: Aldar Al Gurm Phase 2 launch, October 2026.
Pros and cons of Al Qurm
Strengths
Things to weigh
- Mangrove and open water setting on Abu Dhabi island.
- Bus 43 stops at Al Gurm on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street and runs to Mushrif Mall and Umm Al Emarat Park.
- Second phase plots were planned with access to private beaches.
- Mushrif Mall is about 10 minutes away by car.
- A public beach at Al Bateen is about 12 minutes by car.
- The original second phase plots were restricted to UAE nationals.
- Aldar announced all 71 second phase plots sold within a month of the July 2021 launch, but later reported 68 sold as at September 2023.
- The schools and hospitals named here are outside Al Qurm: British School Al Khubairat and Healthpoint are each about 11 minutes by car.
- Zayed International Airport is about 25 minutes by car.
- Al Qurm is not among the investment zones named in the Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, where foreign buyers can own freehold.
Source: Aldar and its 9M 2023 results presentation, Abu Dhabi Mobility bus service 43, ADEK, Healthpoint, Experience Abu Dhabi and Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat; OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Gurm Resort, October 2026.
Nearby communities
Questions about Al Qurm
Where is Al Qurm?
It is on the southwestern part of the main island of Abu Dhabi, where Aldar's Al Gurm development sits among mangroves and open water.
What homes are in Al Qurm?
ADREC records the district's residential supply in the villa and townhouse category. Aldar's second phase was launched as plots for individual homes.
How much does a home cost?
The price depends on the particular home or plot. The prices section displays asking prices for our current listings when available.
How can I find homes for rent?
When we have homes for rent in Al Qurm, they appear above. Availability can change.
Who could buy the second phase plots?
Aldar offered its second phase plots exclusively to UAE nationals at the 2021 launch (Aldar, October 2026). Al Qurm is not among the investment zones named in the Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat.
Are schools nearby?
Yes. British School Al Khubairat and Liwa International School Al Mushrif are in Al Mushrif and offer British and American curricula respectively. The British school is about 11 minutes away by car (ADEK and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
How do residents get around?
Zayed International Airport is about 25 minutes by car (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). Bus 43 stops at Al Gurm on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Mushrif Mall and Umm Al Emarat Park (Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026).
Where is the Etihad Rail station?
The Abu Dhabi passenger station is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, not in Al Qurm.
How do service charges work?
Any community charges and maintenance obligations depend on the particular property and its management documents. A plot and a completed home can have different costs.
What are the main drawbacks?
Aldar restricted its original second phase plot launch to UAE nationals and announced all 71 plots sold within a month of the July 2021 launch (Aldar, October 2026). The schools and hospitals named here are outside Al Qurm: British School Al Khubairat and Healthpoint are each about 11 minutes away by car (ADEK, Healthpoint and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
Sources
Every number on this page comes from one of these sources, read in the month shown.
- Masterpiece Property listingsHomes, asking prices and yield, worked out from our sale and rent listings, November 2026.
- Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expatUpdated 16 October 2026.
- Masterpiece Property mortgage guideUpdated 5 October 2026.
- Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad RailUpdated 16 October 2026.
- ADREC registration rulesSale and off-plan registration fees, common parts, the initial register and escrow, read 30 October 2026.
- ICP: UAE Golden ResidencyGolden Residency for real estate investors: 10 years, AED 2 million; updated 10 September 2026.
- ADREC Interactive MapResidential supply of the Al Qurm district, read 19 October 2026.
- ADREC project registerProjects registered in the Al Qurm district, read 30 October 2026.
- Aldar launches Al Gurm Phase 2Aldar launch announcement, July 2021, read October 2026.
- Aldar Al Gurm plot salesPhase 2 plot sales in August 2021, read October 2026.
- Aldar Al Gurm retailCompleted retail asset, read October 2026.
- ADEK inspection of British School Al KhubairatSchool location and curriculum, inspection 2023, read October 2026.
- Mediclinic Airport Road HospitalHospital services, read October 2026.
- Mushrif MallStores and hypermarket, read October 2026.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Al Bateen BeachPublic beach and activities, read October 2026.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Umm Al Emarat ParkPark facilities, read October 2026.
- Al Seef Village MallShops and dining, read October 2026.
- British School Al KhubairatPrimary curriculum, read October 2026.
- Healthpoint servicesHospital services and location, read October 2026.
- Liwa International School Al MushrifSchool and location, read October 2026.
- ADEK inspection of Liwa International School Al MushrifSchool curriculum and location, inspection 2025, read October 2026.
- Abu Dhabi Mobility bus service 43Service 43 stops at Al Gurm, Mushrif Mall and Umm Al Emarat Park, read October 2026.
- Aldar 9M 2023 results presentationAl Gurm Phase 2 sales as at 30 September 2023, read October 2026.
- OpenStreetMap contributorsPlaces on the map and drive times worked out on OpenStreetMap roads (OSRM), read October 2026.
Page checked: 30 October 2026
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