Al Reem Island or Hudayriyat Island?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: ONE Residence by One Development
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Al Reem Island averages AED 1,769 per sq ft against AED 1,852 in Hudayriyat Island, about 4% less (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Al Reem Island is AED 1,400,000 at ONE Residence, against AED 4,250,000 at Hudayriyat Golf Estates in Hudayriyat Island.
Side by side
| Measure | Al Reem Island | Hudayriyat Island |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Asking price per sq ft | AED 1,769Bayut, October 2026 | AED 1,852Bayut, October 2026 |
| Developments we list | 1 | 3 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,400,000ONE Residence | AED 4,250,000Hudayriyat Golf Estates |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Hudayriyat Island
- Hudayriyat Golf EstatesModonAED 4,250,000
- Nawayef EastModonAED 6,600,000
- Wadeem GardensModonAED 8,700,000
What each area is like
Al Reem Island
Abu Dhabi's high-rise apartment island, 600 metres from the city and now part of the ADGM financial free zone. Suits professionals and investors who want city access at lower prices than Saadiyat.
Who it suits
- Professionals working in ADGM or downtown Abu Dhabi
- Investors looking for apartments with an established rental market
- Buyers who want city living at lower entry prices than Saadiyat
- Families using the island's British and international schools
In its favour
- Designated investment zone: freehold ownership is open to foreign nationals
- Within ADGM jurisdiction since April 2023, with ADGM handling property registration since January 2025
- Reem Mall (opened May 2024), Reem Central Park and three international schools on the island
Worth weighing
- Supply is the main risk. Dozens of towers are selling off plan with handovers between 2027 and 2031, on top of the largest existing stock in any investment zone
- Quality varies sharply between developers and between older and newer towers. Compare service charges and build standards building by building
Hudayriyat Island
A 51 sq km sports and leisure island opposite Al Bateen, being built out by Modon with villas, golf homes and waterfront apartments. The top-selling district in Abu Dhabi by value in H1 2026.
Who it suits
- Families wanting large villas close to central Abu Dhabi
- Buyers who cycle, swim, surf or play golf
- Second-home owners with long holding periods
- Investors comfortable with handovers from 2028 to 2031
In its favour
- Freehold ownership open to all nationalities (Modon)
- AED 19 billion of residential sales in H1 2026, 27% of Abu Dhabi's total (ADREC)
- About 10 minutes by car (11 km) to central Abu Dhabi over a dedicated bridge
Worth weighing
- A single master developer sells every community. There is no competing supplier and limited price discovery outside Modon's own releases
- The island depends on its bridge link to Al Bateen. Ask what further road connections are committed, and when
Al Reem Island or Hudayriyat Island: quick answers
Is Al Reem Island or Hudayriyat Island cheaper per square foot?
Al Reem Island is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,769 per sq ft against AED 1,852 in Hudayriyat Island (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Can foreigners buy property in Al Reem Island and Hudayriyat Island?
Al Reem Island is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Hudayriyat Island is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Abu Dhabi are registered with the ADREC.
Which new developments can I buy in Al Reem Island and Hudayriyat Island?
In Al Reem Island: ONE Residence from AED 1,400,000. In Hudayriyat Island: Hudayriyat Golf Estates from AED 4,250,000, Nawayef East from AED 6,600,000 and Wadeem Gardens from AED 8,700,000.
Not sure which area fits?
Tell us your budget, your timing and whether you will live there or let it, and we will set the two areas against each other for you.
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