Nareel Island
Nareel Island is an Aldar villa plot development on the Al Bateen coast of Abu Dhabi. Its two island master plan and waterfront setting suit people interested in a plot for a bespoke villa and a residential address close to city services.
Homes for sale and for rent in Nareel Island
The homes we list in Nareel Island right now. Open a home for its details, or open the full list.
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Source: Masterpiece Property listings, November 2026
Prices, rents and yields in Nareel Island
Aldar describes Nareel as a villa plot development. The prices section shows asking prices from our current listings when available; the position and condition of an individual property matter when comparing it with another. When we have homes for rent here, they show above.
About Nareel Island
Nareel Island lies on the Al Bateen coast of Abu Dhabi and was planned by Aldar as a villa plot community across two islands. Aldar gives the development an area of 444,264 square metres and identifies villa plots as its property type (Aldar, October 2026). This is a place to consider for an individual home: a land plot and a finished villa are different purchases, with different work and costs ahead (Aldar Nareel Island project and contract announcement, October 2026).
In its 2016 announcement, Aldar described 148 villa plots and said some units offered waterfront access (Aldar, October 2026). It also described a lagoon, marina, clubhouse, parks, private beaches, pontoons and gardens in the development. Aldar’s results presentation for March 2023 listed 161 launched units, of which 160 had sold, and recorded the project as handed over (Aldar Q1 2023 results presentation, read October 2026). The figures refer to different dated publications, so they should not be read as a current count of available plots (Aldar contract announcement and Q1 2023 results presentation, read October 2026).
The developer lists pools, private beaches, a community mosque, gyms, parks and retail among its facilities. These are published project features, and access to any particular amenity depends on its operating arrangements. Outside the project, the British School Al Khubairat is about 11 minutes away by car, while Marina Mall is about 7 minutes away (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). Al Bateen Beach offers a separate public waterfront for swimming and water activities (Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026).
The area is suited to buyers who value a coastal setting and want a house rather than an apartment tower. Aldar’s report records the project as handed over, while the choice of property offered by individual owners can change. Our prices section uses current asking prices from our listings when available, rather than a fixed quoted island price. The practical comparison is between the plot, its position and what has already been built, as well as the cost of finishing and maintaining a home.
The island and its surroundings
Nareel is one master plan, with waterfront and community features rather than separately named districts.
The island plots
Aldar identifies the property type as villa plots across a development of 444,264 square metres. A plot gives its owner a site for an individual house, while a completed villa has an existing design and condition to consider. The development sits on the Al Bateen coast, close to the established city neighbourhood.
Source: Aldar Nareel Island project and contract announcement, October 2026.
Waterfront and lagoon
Aldar’s 2016 description places the project across two islands and says that some plots have waterfront access. The master plan also included a lagoon, a marina and pontoons. Waterfront access is a feature of selected plots, not a description to assume for every property.
Source: Aldar Nareel Island contract announcement, October 2026.
Community facilities
Aldar lists a swimming pool, a children’s pool, gyms and a mosque among the community facilities. Parks and retail outlets also appear on its project page. These are facilities for the development as a whole; the terms of use for a particular property can differ.
Source: Aldar Nareel Island project, October 2026.
Al Bateen and Corniche
Al Bateen Beach looks towards Hudayriyat and offers swimming and water activities. Corniche Beach has a waterfront promenade and gardens, while Marina Mall combines shopping and dining. They offer places to spend time beyond the project’s own published private beaches.
Source: Experience Abu Dhabi, Marina Mall and Aldar, October 2026.
Who Nareel Island suits
Custom home buyers
The Aldar project is organised around villa plots, giving a buyer interested in building an individual house a different starting point from purchasing a completed apartment. The plot itself, its location and any existing construction matter to the overall decision.
Families
The project lists a children’s pool, parks and a community mosque. Beyond the island, British School Al Khubairat provides a British curriculum, while ADEK lists Kids Academy Nursery in Al Bateen (ADEK, October 2026).
Waterfront buyers
Aldar’s original description includes a lagoon and marina and says that some plots have waterfront access. Its current project page also lists private beaches, although access arrangements should be established for the property being considered (Aldar, October 2026).
City based residents
Nareel is an island community just off the Al Bateen coast, close to the city. Marina Mall is about 7 minutes by car and the British School Al Khubairat about 11 minutes, offering two useful reference points for daily life (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
Living in Nareel Island
Schools, health, shopping, outdoors and how you get around.
Getting around
- Bus 34
- The published route includes stops at Marina Mall, Nation Towers and the Corniche.
- Etihad Rail
- Abu Dhabi passenger station is in Mohammed Bin Zayed City; the network connects Abu Dhabi with Dubai, Fujairah and Al Dhaid.
- Zayed International Airport
- About 32 minutes by car.
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility route 34, Etihad Rail and Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail; OpenStreetMap contributors, OSRM driving times starting at Nareel Island centre, October 2026.
Schools
- British School Al Khubairat
- British curriculum in Al Mushrif, about 11 minutes by car.
- Kids Academy Nursery
- A nursery in Al Bateen.
Source: ADEK inspection report and nursery announcement, British School Al Khubairat; OpenStreetMap contributors, OSRM driving times starting at Nareel Island centre, October 2026.
Health
- SEHA Clinics Al Bateen
- A SEHA clinic in Al Bateen, open 24 hours.
- Corniche Hospital
- SEHA maternity and newborn care, about 11 minutes by car.
Source: SEHA Clinics and SEHA Corniche Hospital; OpenStreetMap contributors, OSRM driving times starting at Nareel Island centre, October 2026.
Shopping
- Marina Mall
- Shops and dining, about 7 minutes by car.
- Nation Galleria
- Boutiques, cafes and restaurants at Nation Towers.
Source: Marina Mall and Experience Abu Dhabi; OpenStreetMap contributors, OSRM driving times starting at Nareel Island centre, October 2026.
Beaches and parks
- Al Bateen Beach
- Swimming and water activities, about 10 minutes by car.
- Corniche Beach
- Beach, promenade and gardens, about 7 minutes by car.
Source: Experience Abu Dhabi; OpenStreetMap contributors, OSRM driving times starting at Nareel Island centre, October 2026.
Buying in Nareel Island: rules and costs
Ownership
Nareel Island is not on the list of investment zones in the Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, where foreign buyers can own freehold. Confirm the title of the particular plot or home before buying.
Source: Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, October 2026.
Sale registration
ADREC’s registration rules allow the Executive Committee to set the sale registration fee within 1% to 4% of the transaction, shared equally by the parties unless they agree on a different split. This is the permitted range for setting the fee, not a statement that the buyer alone pays the whole amount.
Source: ADREC registration rules, October 2026.
Off plan rules
For an off plan sale registered in the initial register, the fee is 2%, shared equally between buyer and seller, with a cap of AED 2,000,000 per transaction. Payments for units sold off plan go into the project escrow account. These are general rules, not an assertion that Nareel currently has an off plan release.
Source: ADREC registration rules, October 2026.
Mortgage and cash
A mortgage offer depends on the lender and the property. The lending ratio is based on the valuation rather than the agreed price, so a lower valuation can leave a buyer to fund the difference. The Down Payment, valuation and financing costs belong in the purchase budget.
Source: Masterpiece Property mortgage guide, October 2026.
Golden Residency
ICP provides a 10 year Golden Residency for qualifying real estate investors. It requires one or more properties whose combined value reaches AED 2,000,000 or more, fully owned and registered in the investor’s name. Financing from an approved local bank and eligible off plan purchases from an approved developer can qualify; ICP decides applications.
Source: ICP: UAE Golden Residency, October 2026.
Ongoing costs
Our buying guide describes service charges as an ongoing cost of community maintenance and also identifies insurance and property maintenance as costs to plan for. A plot awaiting construction and a finished villa have different work ahead. Obtain the applicable charges and commitments for the actual property.
Source: Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, October 2026.
Pros and cons of Nareel Island
Strengths
Things to weigh
- Aldar villa plot development on the Al Bateen coast.
- Some plots were planned with waterfront access.
- Private beaches, pools and parks are among Aldar’s listed facilities.
- Marina Mall is about 7 minutes away by car.
- British School Al Khubairat is about 11 minutes away by car.
- Waterfront access was described for some plots, not all.
- A plot purchase can involve construction work before a home is ready.
- Zayed International Airport is about 32 minutes away by car (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
- Nareel Island is not on the investment zone list in our expat guide.
- The project is centred on villa plots rather than an apartment choice.
Source: Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat; Aldar Nareel Island project and contract announcement; OpenStreetMap contributors, OSRM driving times starting at Nareel Island centre, October 2026.
Nearby communities
Questions about Nareel Island
Where is Nareel Island?
It is on the Al Bateen coast of Abu Dhabi, in an Aldar development planned across two islands (Aldar, October 2026).
What property is on Nareel Island?
Aldar identifies villa plots as the project’s property type. Its Q1 2023 presentation listed the project as handed over (Aldar Q1 2023 results presentation, read October 2026).
What are the ownership rules for buyers here?
Nareel Island is not on the list of investment zones in the Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, where foreign buyers can own freehold (Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, October 2026). Confirm the title of the particular plot or home before buying.
How much does property cost on Nareel Island?
The prices section shows asking prices from our listings when available. Plot location and the condition of any house are useful points of comparison.
How can I find a home to rent on Nareel Island?
When we have homes for rent here, they show above. Availability changes as listings are added and removed.
Which schools are nearby?
British School Al Khubairat follows a British curriculum and is about 11 minutes by car (ADEK and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). ADEK also lists Kids Academy Nursery in Al Bateen (ADEK and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
Is there a beach on Nareel Island?
Yes. Aldar lists private beaches among the project facilities; access depends on the applicable arrangements (Aldar, October 2026).
Is there an Etihad Rail station on Nareel Island?
No. Abu Dhabi’s passenger station is in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, and Etihad Rail also names stations in Dubai, Fujairah and Al Dhaid (Etihad Rail and Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail, October 2026).
How much are service charges?
Charges depend on the property and its applicable community arrangements. Our buying guide identifies community service charges and maintenance as ongoing costs (Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, October 2026).
What are the drawbacks of a plot here?
A plot can require the time and cost of building a home, and Aldar described waterfront access for some plots rather than all (Aldar, 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.
- 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.
- Aldar Nareel Island projectLocation, area, plot type and published facilities. Read October 2026.
- Aldar Nareel Island contract announcementThe 2016 master plan and infrastructure works. Read October 2026.
- Aldar Q1 2023 results presentationHistorical launched and sold units and project status as at March 2023. Read October 2026.
- ADEK inspection report: British School Al KhubairatSchool curriculum and location. Read October 2026.
- ADEK nursery announcementKids Academy Nursery in Al Bateen. Read October 2026.
- SEHA Clinics locationsAl Bateen clinic and 24-hour opening. Read October 2026.
- SEHA Corniche HospitalMaternity and newborn services. Read October 2026.
- Marina MallMall and its offerings. Read October 2026.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Nation Towers MallShopping and dining. Read October 2026.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Al Bateen BeachBeach and activities. Read October 2026.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Corniche BeachBeach and waterfront. Read October 2026.
- Abu Dhabi Mobility bus route 34Stops at Marina Mall, Nation Towers and the Corniche. Read October 2026.
- Etihad Rail passenger networkPassenger network and stations. Read October 2026.
- British School Al Khubairat primaryPrimary curriculum. Read October 2026.
- Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad RailUpdated 16 October 2026.
- Aldar Nareel Island project, ArabicOfficial Arabic project name and location. 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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