Abu Dhabi market data, November 2026
The short answer
6.49% was the gross rental yield for apartments in Al Reem Island (ADREC, 2025). Deduct service charges, maintenance and vacancy costs when planning your net income.
Dated gross returns before costs. Asking-based yields compare separate sale and rental samples.
Listing observation 5 November 2026
Gross yield, apartments
6.49%
ADREC, 2025; read 22 September 2026.
Eligible sale listings
39
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
Eligible annual rentals
10
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
| Property type | Gross yield | Average sale price | Service charge a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 6.49% | AED 1,317 per sq ft | AED 13 per sq ft |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: sales rate, rental yield and service charge by district, 2025.
| Home | Sale listings | Rental listings | Median asking price | Median asking rent a year | Rent as % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment, 1 bedroom | 18 | 4 | AED 1,250,000 | AED 76,500 | 6.1% |
| Apartment, 2 bedrooms | 7 | 3 | AED 2,000,000 | AED 120,000 | 6.0% |
Source: Masterpiece Property live sale listings, November 2026; 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 13 per sq ft a year is the ADREC service-charge reference for apartments in Al Reem Island (2025 or the latest approved rate at the 22 September 2026 reading). Multiply by the home's area and check its approved charges when estimating net income. Work your own numbers with the rental yield calculator and check the rents in Al Reem Island.
6.49% in Al Reem Island, compared with 9.80% in Al Maryah Island: apartment gross yield (ADREC, 2025). Use the same category and period to compare your area shortlist. Prices matter as much as rents: see the property prices in Al Reem Island, or compare Al Reem Island or Al Maryah Island.
The same property category and period are shown in each column: 2025. Compare these references first, then check each home’s age, finish and view.
| Area | Apartment gross yield |
|---|---|
| Al Reem Island | 6.49% |
| Al Maryah Island | 9.80% |
| Saadiyat Island | 6.45% |
| the Al Rahah district | 5.54% |
| Yas Island | 6.47% |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: sales rate, rental yield and service charge by district, 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 price | Area, sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment, 2 bedrooms: Tala Tower (536-6176) | AED 1,890,000 | 1,500 |
| Apartment, 1 bedroom: Radiant Elite Tower (398-4200) | AED 1,000,000 | 642 |
| Apartment, Studio: Julphar Residence (126-3800) | AED 840,000 | 421 |
| Apartment, 3 bedrooms: Tala Tower (536-6494) | AED 2,800,000 | 2,025 |
| Apartment, 2 bedrooms: Parkside Tower A (46-1138) | AED 2,100,000 | 1,237 |
| Apartment, 2 bedrooms: Ocean Terrace (208-3760) | AED 2,000,000 | 1,500 |
Source: Masterpiece Property listing observation, 5 November 2026. Open each home for its latest price and availability.
| 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.
Asking-based gross yield = median annual asking rent ÷ median asking price × 100, for the same type and bedroom count with at least 3 listings on each side. 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.