Browse studio apartments for sale in Abu Dhabi, including entry-level investment options and verified resale listings.
13 verified properties for sale
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Studio Apt | Canal View | Fully FurnishedAl Maryah Vista 2
AED 800,000
Ref: 46-762
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: Vista 2, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 341 sqft Price Per sqft.: AED2346 per sqft No of Bathrooms:...
Kinan Al Hara
Sales Team Leader
Verified resale listing
Spacious Studio | Partial Canal View | BalconyAED 860,000
Ref: 130-2710
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio Apartment Location: Radiant Garden Towers, Tamouh, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 491 sqft Price Per sqft.: 1,751.52 per s...
Munzir Amin
Property Consultant
Verified resale listing
Studio Apt | Fully Furnished | Prime LocationAl Maryah Vista 2
AED 970,000
Ref: 68-3682
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: Maryah Vista 2, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 342 sqft Price Per sqft.: AED2,836 per sqft No of Bat...
Mohamed Elsebaei
Senior Property Consultant
AED 850,000
Ref: 126-3800
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: Julphar Residence Unit Total Area: 421 sqft Price Per sqft.: AED2019 per sqft No of Bathrooms: 1 No of allocated P...
Munzir Amin
Property Consultant
AED 650,000
Ref: 130-4124
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio Apartment Location: Reeman Living 2, Al Shamkhah, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 280 sqft No of Bathrooms: 1 No of allocated Parking: 1 Pr...
Munzir Amin
Property Consultant
AED 750,000
Ref: 208-4196
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: Building 21, Al Reef Downtown, Al Reef, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 570.16 sqft Price Per sqft.: 1,315.42per sqft N...
Munzir Amin
Property Consultant
Verified resale listing
Studio Apt | Fully Furnished | Prime LocationYas Golf Collection
AED 1,550,000
Ref: 208-4274
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: Apartments 3, Yas Golf Collection, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 451.11 sqft Price Per sqft.: AED3,436.80...
Kinan Al Hara
Sales Team Leader
AED 1,426,500
Ref: 130-4386
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: Yas Riva Residence, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 504 sqft Unit Build-up Area: 411.40 sqft Balcony Size:...
Kinan Al Hara
Sales Team Leader
Verified resale listing
Studio | The Beach House 7 | Original PriceThe Beach House
AED 2,085,371
Ref: 130-4400
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: The Beach House 7, Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 473 sqft Price Per sqft.: AED 4,439 per sqft No of Bat...
Marco Georgy
Sales Team Leader
AED 1,300,000
Ref: 396-4422
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: Park View, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 531 sqft Price Per sqft.: AED2170 per sqft No of Bathrooms:...
Munzir Amin
Property Consultant
Verified resale listing
Studio Apartment | Balcony | Prime LocationAl Fahad Towers
AED 2,250,000
Ref: 68-4468
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: The Beach House 9, Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 474 sqft Unit Build-up Area: 420.33 sqft Balcony Size:...
Munzir Amin
Property Consultant
Verified resale listing
Studio Apt | Sea View | Private Beach AccessCity Of Lights
AED 1,300,000
Ref: 398-4500
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: Radisson Residences, City of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 444 sqft Price Per sqft.: AED2928...
Marco Georgy
Sales Team Leader
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Abu Dhabi buyer guide
Studio apartments are Abu Dhabi's most yield-efficient freehold property. With purchase prices starting from AED 650,000 and annual rental income of AED 45,000-75,000 in prime communities, studios consistently deliver the highest gross yield percentage of any property type in the emirate - ranging from 6% to 9% depending on community and building quality.
For investors who want to maximise income relative to capital deployed, studios are the category to focus on.
Abu Dhabi's tenant base is one of the deepest in the region. Over 80% of the emirate's population are expatriates, the vast majority of whom rent. Single professionals, young couples, and new arrivals to Abu Dhabi represent a massive and growing demand pool for quality, well-located studio apartments. Supply of well-positioned studios remains below this demand in the emirate's best communities, which supports both occupancy rates and annual rent increases.
The yield advantage of studios over larger apartments comes down to a straightforward dynamic: rental income does not scale linearly with property size, but purchase price does.
A 1-bedroom apartment in Al Reem Island might cost AED 1.1M and rent for AED 70,000 per year - a gross yield of approximately 6.4%. A studio in the same community costs AED 760,000 and rents for AED 55,000-65,000 per year - a gross yield of 7.2-8.5%. The tenant pays nearly the same rent for a furnished studio as for a basic 1-bedroom, but the investor paid significantly less for the asset.
This yield premium makes studios the most capital-efficient investment entry point in the Abu Dhabi market, particularly for first-time property investors or buyers who want to test the market before committing to a larger asset.
Al Reem Island has the highest volume of studio apartment transactions in Abu Dhabi's freehold market. The island's central location, dense residential population, and strong transport links create constant tenant demand from professionals working in Abu Dhabi's government, technology, and financial sectors. Marina Square, City of Lights, and Tamouh are the most active sub-communities. Studios start from AED 760,000 with gross yields of 7-8% achievable in well-managed buildings.
Al Maryah Island's studio market is smaller in volume but premium in profile. Studios attract business travellers, banking and finance professionals, and short-term tenants affiliated with Abu Dhabi Global Market. Furnished studios can achieve gross returns above 8% on a furnished basis. Studios start from AED 800,000.
Masdar City is Abu Dhabi's most rapidly evolving residential district and offers some of the most affordable studios in the emirate's freehold market, currently from approximately AED 650,000. As a government-backed sustainable city with strong master-planning, it represents a strong capital appreciation play in the affordable studio segment.
Al Ghadeer's studio market is driven by professionals who commute between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Strong occupancy rates and consistent tenant renewal make Al Ghadeer studios a reliable and low-maintenance investment. Studios start from AED 850,000.
Abu Dhabi's off-plan market includes studio units in multiple active launches from developers including Aldar, Modon, and Bloom Properties. Off-plan studios offer buyers two advantages over the ready market: launch pricing below secondary market and flexible payment plans.
Developer launch prices for studios are typically 10-20% below the price of comparable completed units in the same community. Buyers who enter at launch can see this gap close - or exceed - by handover, delivering capital appreciation in addition to yield once the property is rented.
Off-plan studio buyers can spread the purchase cost across the construction period and, in some projects, beyond handover. Common structures include 10% booking fee + 90% over 3-5 years, and post-handover payment plans that allow the buyer to start renting out the studio immediately while continuing to pay the developer.
Contact Masterpiece Property for current off-plan studio projects with available payment plans in Abu Dhabi.
Foreign nationals from any country can purchase freehold studios in approved investment zones such as Al Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, Masdar City, and Al Ghadeer.
UAE residents from any nationality can apply for a mortgage to purchase an Abu Dhabi apartment. Non-resident buyers can also access mortgage products through some UAE banks, though the range is narrower and down payment requirements are higher.
A freehold studio purchase gives you a title deed in your name, registered with the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority. This is a permanent and transferable ownership right with no expiry date.
If you are buying as an overseas investor and will not be residing in Abu Dhabi, Masterpiece Property can connect you with licensed property management services who handle tenant sourcing, rent collection, maintenance, and Ejari registration on your behalf.
Studios are Abu Dhabi's highest-yielding property type, typically 7-9% gross in top communities like Al Reem Island, Masdar City, and Al Ghadeer. There is no rental income tax in Abu Dhabi, so gross yield equals net yield.
Studios in Masdar City start from approximately AED 650,000. Al Reem Island studios start from AED 760,000. Off-plan studios can be secured with as little as 5-10% down at launch through developer payment plans.
Yes. Studios offer the lowest entry price and the highest yield percentage of any property type. Strong tenant demand from Abu Dhabi's large single-professional and young-couple expat population keeps vacancy rates low across prime communities.
Al Reem Island for the most active market and proven yields of 7-8%. Al Maryah Island for premium corporate and short-term rental income. Masdar City for the highest capital appreciation potential at the lowest entry price. Al Ghadeer for consistent commuter-belt demand.
Yes. No UAE visa is required to purchase a freehold studio in Abu Dhabi's approved investment zones. Non-resident buyers typically purchase in cash or use developer payment plans, as UAE bank mortgages require residency.
Yes. Several off-plan projects include studio units with structured developer payment plans, including 60/40 and post-handover options. Aldar, Modon, and Bloom Properties regularly release studios with payment-friendly structures. Contact us for current availability.
A studio apartment is the lowest entry point to Abu Dhabi freehold ownership, from AED 650,000 in Masdar City. Off-plan studios with developer payment plans can be secured with even less upfront, making them accessible to a wide range of investors.
Yes, if you buy a ready unit. Once the title deed transfers to your name you can list immediately. For off-plan studios, rental income starts from the developer's handover date.
In Al Maryah Island and Yas Island, furnished studios can generate higher returns through short-term and corporate lets. For passive investors who prefer a hands-off approach, unfurnished studios on annual tenancies deliver more predictable, consistent income.
Masterpiece Property can connect you with licensed property management services in Abu Dhabi who handle tenant sourcing, rent collection, maintenance, and registration on your behalf, typically for a management fee of 5-8% of annual rent.
