A studio is the lowest entry into freehold ownership in Abu Dhabi. On our own list, studios run from AED 529,999 in Al Ghadeer to AED 2,000,000 on Fahid Island, with one studio above AED 2 million.

The community sets the trade: a finished studio you can let straight away, or an off plan studio paid in stages before handover.

Studio prices by community

Studios on our list by area, from the lowest asking price up, updated 13 October 2026.

Al Ghadeer

From AED 529,999 to AED 600,000: 2 studios, finished, 377 to 1,011 sq ft as listed.

Zayed City

From AED 670,000 to AED 720,000: 2 studios, off plan, 401 sq ft as listed.

Masdar City

From AED 699,999: 1 studio, off plan, 377 sq ft as listed.

Al Maryah Island

From AED 780,000 to AED 850,000: 2 studios, off plan, 341 to 379 sq ft as listed.

Al Reem Island

From AED 840,000 to AED 1,600,000: 7 studios, 4 finished, 421 to 739 sq ft as listed.

Yas Island

From AED 1,050,000 to AED 1,850,000: 3 studios, off plan, 396 to 518 sq ft as listed.

Saadiyat Island

From AED 1,150,000 to AED 1,300,000: 2 studios, off plan, 320 to 322 sq ft as listed.

Fahid Island

From AED 2,000,000: 1 studio, off plan, 474 sq ft as listed.

Studios in Al Ghadeer

Al Ghadeer sits on the Abu Dhabi and Dubai border, and its studios are in the finished apartment buildings of the community. Aldar's new releases there, Al Ghadeer Gardens and Al Ghadeer Parks, are townhouses and villas, so a studio in Al Ghadeer is always a resale.

Our Al Ghadeer studios ask from AED 529,999, the lowest studio price on our list. It is finished, so it can be let as soon as the transfer completes. Ask us for the service charge and the current rent before you offer.

Finished or off plan: two ways into a studio

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Finished: keys and rent from transfer day, with a mortgage from a 20% Down Payment on an expatriate's first home.

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Off plan: paid in stages to handover, and a bank lends no more than 50% of the value before completion.

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Off plan studios in our catalogue include Granada 2 at Bloom Living, Manarat Living III, HENGE Residences, Radiant Garden and Gardenia Bay.

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On a contract bought from a first buyer, you take over the seller's place in the developer's plan.

Buying a studio as a foreign buyer

Freehold areas

Foreign buyers own freehold in Abu Dhabi's investment areas, including Al Reem, Yas, Saadiyat, Masdar City and Al Ghadeer.

Registration

DARI registers the sale and issues the title deed, for a fee of 2% of the price.

Mortgages

A finished studio can be financed from a 20% Down Payment on an expatriate's first home up to AED 5 million.

Letting

Leases in Abu Dhabi are registered through Tawtheeq, and a property manager can handle it if you live abroad.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest price for a studio in Abu Dhabi?

On our list the lowest studio asks AED 529,999 in Al Ghadeer, finished and 1,011 sq ft as listed. Next come Zayed City at AED 670,000, Masdar City at AED 699,999 and Al Maryah Island at AED 780,000. Prices move as homes sell, and the list above this guide is always the current one.

Can I buy a studio in Al Ghadeer?

Yes, on resale. Al Ghadeer's studios are in its finished apartment buildings, and our Al Ghadeer studios ask from AED 529,999. Aldar's current Al Ghadeer releases, the Gardens and Parks, are townhouses and villas, so there is no new studio there to reserve.

Which areas have studios for sale in Abu Dhabi?

On our list: Al Reem Island, Yas Island, Al Ghadeer, Al Maryah Island, Saadiyat Island, Zayed City, Fahid Island and Masdar City; Al Reem Island holds the most. Al Reem Island ranges from finished towers in City of Lights to off plan towers such as Radiant Garden.

Are there off plan studios with payment plans?

Yes. Off plan projects in our catalogue that include studios include Granada 2 at Bloom Living in Zayed City, Manarat Living III and HENGE Residences on Saadiyat Island, Radiant Garden on Al Reem Island and Gardenia Bay on Yas Island. Each developer sets its own plan, and a bank lends no more than 50% of the value before completion.

Can a foreigner buy a studio in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Foreign buyers can own a freehold studio in Abu Dhabi's investment areas, such as Al Reem Island, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, Masdar City and Al Ghadeer, and register it in their own name with DARI.

Can I get a mortgage on a studio in Abu Dhabi?

On a finished studio, an expatriate buying a first home up to AED 5 million needs a Down Payment of at least 20%, and a UAE national 15%. On an off plan studio, a bank lends at most 50% of the value until the building is complete.

What costs come on top of a studio price?

DARI's registration fee of 2% of the price, the bank's valuation and mortgage registration if you borrow, and the building's service charge every year. Ask for the service charge of the exact building before you make an offer.

How big is a studio in Abu Dhabi?

On our list, studios run from 320 sq ft at Nouran Living on Saadiyat Island to 1,011 sq ft as listed in Al Ghadeer.

Can I rent out a studio straight after buying?

Yes, if it is finished: once the transfer completes you can let it, and the lease is registered through Tawtheeq, Abu Dhabi's tenancy system. An off plan studio can be let only after handover.

Does a studio qualify for the Golden Visa?

The published property value for the 10 year Golden Visa is AED 2,000,000, so most studios fall below it. On our list only one studio is above it: on Fahid Island, at AED 2,000,000. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship decides each application.

Can Masterpiece manage a studio if I live abroad?

We can connect you with licensed property managers in Abu Dhabi who find tenants, collect the rent, register the lease and handle maintenance on your behalf.

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