Al Reem Island accounted for 49% of all off-plan apartment transactions in Abu Dhabi during Summer 2026, highlighting the district’s growing importance within the capital’s residential property market.
According to market analysis by MERED, 1,291 of the 2,658 off-plan apartment transactions recorded across Abu Dhabi during the period took place on Al Reem Island.
The total area of off-plan apartments sold on the island also increased sharply, rising from approximately 34,000 sqm in Summer 2024 to 139,000 sqm in Summer 2026.
Across Abu Dhabi, average transacted prices for off-plan apartments reached approximately US$7,070 per sqm, representing a 28% increase compared with Summer 2024.
Al Reem Island Continues to Attract Buyers
The figures underline Al Reem Island’s growing appeal among residents and investors, supported by its waterfront setting, connectivity to central Abu Dhabi and Al Maryah Island, and expanding lifestyle and commercial infrastructure.
The district is also attracting a new generation of premium residential developments, including Riviera Residences by MERED, designed by internationally acclaimed architecture practice Herzog & de Meuron.
Positioned among the emerging off-plan waterfront apartments in Abu Dhabi, Riviera Residences will offer a collection of apartments, villas and penthouses alongside resort-style amenities, including swimming pools, wellness and fitness facilities, padel, a private cinema and landscaped social spaces.
MERED Brings International Design to Al Reem Island
As competition within Abu Dhabi’s off-plan market grows, buyers are increasingly looking beyond location and price towards architecture, design quality, amenities and long-term liveability.
As a real estate developer in Abu Dhabi, MERED is bringing this approach to Al Reem Island through Riviera Residences, combining globally recognised architecture with a prime waterfront location.
With almost one in every two off-plan apartment transactions in Abu Dhabi taking place on Al Reem Island during Summer 2026, the latest data reinforces the district’s position as one of the capital’s most active residential markets and provides a strong backdrop for Riviera Residences by MERED.
About MERED
MERED is an international real estate developer and is recognised among the leading developers in Abu Dhabi, creating design-led residential destinations distinguished by world-class architecture, thoughtful placemaking and exceptional lifestyle experiences.
Working with globally renowned architects, designers and landscape specialists, MERED develops distinctive properties that deliver lasting value to residents, investors and the wider community.