Abu Dhabi market data, November 2026
The short answer
AED 68,055 a year was the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Al Reem Island (ADREC, Q2 2025). That is about AED 5,671 a month for budgeting, calculated as annual rent divided by 12.
Dated market references. Monthly equivalents are annual rent ÷ 12; payment terms depend on the lease.
Listing observation 5 November 2026
1 bedroom apartment
AED 68,055a year
ADREC, Q2 2025; read 25 September 2026.
Eligible sale listings
39
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
Eligible annual rentals
10
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
| Home | Listings | Median rent a year | Range a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment, 1 bedroom | 4 | AED 76,500 | AED 75,000 to 85,000 |
| Apartment, 2 bedrooms | 3 | AED 120,000 | AED 110,000 to 125,000 |
Source: Masterpiece Property live rental listings, November 2026.
| Size | Median rent a year | Monthly budget equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio apartment | AED 54,268 | AED 4,522 |
| 1 bedroom apartment | AED 68,055 | AED 5,671 |
| 2 bedroom apartment | AED 99,566 | AED 8,297 |
| 3 bedroom apartment | AED 141,550 | AED 11,796 |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
| Home | New lease a year | Renewal a year | A new lease costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom apartment | AED 73,648 | AED 63,079 | 17% more |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
Bars show the median rent a year for each size. The gold bar is the median of our own listings where we have at least 3. The tables have the same numbers.
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025; Masterpiece Property live rental listings, November 2026.
Al Reem Island is a residential and business island across the water from central Abu Dhabi, linked by bridges to the city. Apartment towers dominate, while projects such as Maysan and Reem Hills add houses and other low rise homes. Its schools, hospital and shops make it useful for families, while Al Maryah Island is close enough for a city commute.
Masterpiece Property area research, reviewed 30 October 2026.
AED 75,000 to AED 85,000 a year: the asking range for apartment, 1 bedroom homes in Al Reem Island, from 4 listings (Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026). Compare floor area, condition and view within this range. See the homes for rent in Al Reem Island and our guide to tenancy contracts, Tawtheeq and Dari.
AED 68,055 in Al Reem Island, compared with AED 116,468 in Al Maryah Island: 1 bedroom apartment (ADREC, Q2 2025). Use the same category and period to compare your area shortlist. Set the rent against the property prices in Al Reem Island and the rental yield.
The same property category and period are shown in each column: Q2 2025, annual rent. Compare these references first, then check each home’s age, finish and view.
| Area | 1 bedroom apartment |
|---|---|
| Al Reem Island | AED 68,055 |
| Al Maryah Island | AED 116,468 |
| Saadiyat Island | AED 91,278 |
| the Al Rahah district | AED 68,517 |
| Yas Island | AED 80,264 |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
Selected asking prices observed on 5 November 2026. Compare the homes by type, bedrooms and size, then open their details.
| Home and reference | Asking rent a year | Area, sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment, 1 bedroom: Burooj Views (536-6212) | AED 75,000 | 687 |
| Apartment, Studio: Pixel (536-6296) | AED 92,000 | 614 |
| Apartment, 3 bedrooms: Amaya Towers (536-6290) | AED 159,000 | 1,943 |
| Apartment, 2 bedrooms: Burooj Views (536-6416) | AED 110,000 | 1,356 |
| Apartment, 1 bedroom: Burooj Views (536-6154) | AED 78,000 | 721 |
| Apartment, 1 bedroom: Oceanscape (68-6222) | AED 85,000 | 905 |
Source: Masterpiece Property listing observation, 5 November 2026. Open each home for its latest price and availability.
Explore home types, layouts and completion stages in these projects, selected from our catalogue on 5 November 2026.
Masterpiece Property listings were observed on 5 November 2026. The sample includes residential homes with a stated price and bedroom count; rentals state an annual rent.
A median is the middle value in sorted data, or the average of the two middle values. We show listing medians from at least 3 homes; prices per sq ft also require 3 homes with a stated area.
ADREC figures keep their published periods and original read dates. Compare each reference with homes of the same category and check current asking prices using the linked listings. Every month's figures are collected in the Abu Dhabi market report.
The Abu Dhabi market report for November 2026: official ADREC figures, the biggest districts and what our listings show.
Everything we publish about Al Reem Island, the communities around it and the tools to act on the numbers.