Studio apartments for sale in Abu Dhabi: entry-level investment options and verified resale listings with consultant support. Browse available studios.
11 verified properties for sale
AED 860,000
AED 1,752 per sqftRef: 130-2710Unit 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
AED 699,999
AED 1,857 per sqftRef: 126-4638About Location: Plaza sits in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s planned sustainable community known for low-carbon design, pedestrian routes, and a mix of homes, offices, and rese...
Mohamed Elsebaei
Senior Property Consultant
AED 720,000
AED 1,796 per sqftRef: 126-5846Bloom Living
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio Apartment Location: Granada, Zayed City, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 401 sqft Price Per sqft: AED 1796 per sqft No of Bathrooms: 1 Unit...
Mohamed Elsebaei
Senior Property Consultant
AED 550,000
AED 544 per sqftRef: 126-5636Waterfall District
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio Apartment Location: Waterfall District, Al Ghadeer, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 1,011 sqft Price Per sqft: AED 544 per sqft No of Bathr...
Munzir Amin
Property Consultant
AED 840,000
AED 1,995 per sqftRef: 126-3800Julphar Residence
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: Julphar Residence, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 421 sqft Price Per sqft: AED 1995 per sqft No of Bat...
Munzir Amin
Property Consultant
AED 1,150,000
AED 3,594 per sqftRef: 380-5668Nouran Living
Studio Apartment with Community View in Nouran Living A thoughtfully planned studio apartment in Nouran Living, Saadiyat Island, offered as an off-plan primary property....
Ahmed Nadim
Senior Sales Manager
AED 1,100,000
AED 1,488 per sqftRef: 126-3770City Of Lights
Studio Apartment | Hydra Avenue Towers | Sea View Unit Description: This studio apartment offers a captivating sea view from its high floor position within the prestigiou...
Munzir Amin
Property Consultant
AED 1,300,000
AED 2,928 per sqftRef: 398-4500City Of Lights
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
AED 825,000
AED 1,946 per sqftRef: 68-5308City Of Lights
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio Apartment Location: Hydra Avenue Towers, City of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 424 sqft Price Per sqft: AED 1946...
Munzir Amin
Property Consultant
AED 2,127,078
AED 4,497 per sqftRef: 130-4400The Beach House
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 473 sqft Price Per sqft: AED 4497 per sqft No of Bathrooms: 1 No of alloc...
Marco Georgy
Sales Team Leader
AED 780,000
AED 2,287 per sqftRef: 46-762Al Maryah Vista 2
Unit Description: Unit Type: Studio apartment Location: Vista 2, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi Unit Total Area: 341 sqft Price Per sqft: AED 2288 per sqft No of Bathrooms:...
Munzir Amin
Property Consultant
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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.
