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The UAE capital combines institutional stability, high-value developments, and a premium lifestyle.
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Projects in Abu Dhabi
View all 82 residences →Emirates Developments | Yas Island
Stellar by Elie Saab
From 2,300,000 AED
Handover: December 2028
Siadah Development | Yas Island
Yas Beach Residences
From 680,000 AED
Handover: December 2028
Reportage Properties | Al Reem Island
Marlin
From 1,884,859 AED
Handover: December 2027
Aldar | Saadiyat Island
Nobu Residences
From 4,100,000 AED
Handover: February 2027
Ohana Development | Al Jurf
Jacob & Co Beachfront Living by Ohana
From : Price on request
Handover: December 2028
Bloom Holding | Zayed City
Almeria
From 3,840,000 AED
Handover: December 2027
Reportage Properties | Al Reem Island
Vista 3
From 915,000 AED
Handover: December 2027
Reportage Properties | Masdar City
Royal Park
From 754,806 AED
Handover: December 2027
Why invest in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi appeals to investors seeking stability and a long-term outlook. As the UAE's political and economic capital, backed by some of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, it offers a solid regulatory framework and upscale residential developments on islands such as Yas Island, Al Reem Island, and Saadiyat Island.
Institutional stability
A diversified economy backed by substantial sovereign reserves — a guarantee of long-term stability.
Favourable taxation
As in Dubai, no tax on rental income or capital gains for individuals.
Cultural and tourism developments
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the upcoming Guggenheim, and Yas Island support growing tourism and rental demand.
Quality of life
Modern infrastructure, green spaces, and urban planning designed with families in mind.
Resident visa
The same investment thresholds as Dubai give access to a renewable resident visa.
A less speculative market
More measured growth than Dubai, with scarcer supply oriented more toward owner-occupiers.
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Taxation and legal framework in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi applies the same tax regime as the rest of the UAE: no tax on rental income or capital gains for non-resident individuals. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) oversees real estate transactions and, as in Dubai, mandates escrow accounts for projects under construction.
A market driven by major institutional developers
Abu Dhabi's market is structured around a handful of major developers backed by public funds, which limits the risk of unfinished projects and gives better visibility on medium-term deliveries.
What's in the guide
- ✓Which islands and neighbourhoods to prioritise (Yas Island, Al Reem, Saadiyat)
- ✓Key differences with the Dubai market
- ✓How payment plans from major local developers work
- ✓Conditions for the investment-linked resident visa
- ✓The off-plan purchase process, step by step
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