53 listings live today on Al Reem Island, Yas Island, Al Shamkha and 7 more, each with its Madhmoun permit.
- listings live today
- 53
- Each with a valid Madhmoun permit
- islands and districts
- 10
- On the islands and the mainland
- banks’ rates compared
- 13
- Fixed and follow-on, side by side
- people in Salam HQ Tower
- 6
- Working in Arabic and English
Ten of our 53 live listings, the ones we would show you first. Each carries its Madhmoun permit.
AED 13,000,000
Luxury 3BR
Lilac, Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat IslandApartment
AED 10,800,000
VERY HOT DEAL
The Dunes, Saadiyat Reserve, Saadiyat IslandVilla
AED 520,000 a year
Refined 4BR Villa
The Dahlias, Yas Acres, Yas IslandVilla
AED 500,000 a year
Exclusive 4BR Villa
The Dahlias, Yas Acres, Yas IslandVilla
AED 6,000,000
Serene Beach Views
Fahid Beach Residences, Fahid IslandApartment
AED 5,700,000
Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa for Sale
Fay Al Reeman 1, Al Reeman 2, Al ShamkhaVilla
AED 5,500,000
Breathtaking View
Fahid Beach Residences, Fahid IslandApartment
AED 350,000 a year
Family Villa
Yas Acres, Yas IslandVilla
AED 306,000 a year
Sea View Living
Mayan 3, Mayan, Yas IslandApartment
AED 280,000 a year
Luxury 6BR Villa
Fay Al Reeman 1, Al Reeman 2, Al ShamkhaVilla
Each one lives differently: towers and canals on Al Reem, the marina and the golf on Yas, beaches and museums on Saadiyat.
20 listingsAl Reem IslandTowers and canal walks across the bridge from downtown.Buy from AED 1.25MRent from AED 60K a yearSee all 20 →
15 listingsYas IslandThe marina, the circuit, the golf and the beach, all on one island.Buy from AED 1.15MRent from AED 120K a yearSee all 15 →
6 listingsAl ShamkhaVillas and family communities on the mainland, beyond the airport.Buy from AED 750KRent from AED 85K a yearSee all 6 →
2 listingsAl GhadeerQuiet townhouses and flats on the Dubai border.Buy from AED 1MSee all 2 →
2 listingsAl Maryah IslandThe financial district, with towers on the water.Buy from AED 1.1MSee all 2 →
2 listingsMasdar CityLow-carbon streets beside the airport, new apartments off-plan.Buy from AED 800KSee all 2 →
2 listingsSaadiyat IslandBeaches, villas and the museum quarter.Buy from AED 10.8MSee all 2 →
For Fully Furnished on Al Reem Island, at each of 13 banks’ published rates. Move the deposit, change the bank, take it away as a PDF.
First 3 years, fixed at 3.95%
AED 9,745 a month
Then about AED 10,884 a month at today’s follow-on rate of 5.15% 3M EIBOR + 1.00% (floor 1.00%)
- Loan
- AED 1,856,000
- Transfer and agency fees
- AED 95,120
- Bank fees at drawdown
- AED 2,500
- Cash you need
- AED 561,620
Dubai Islamic Bank, Current card. Indicative: your bank confirms the final rate.
Buying, renting, launches, offices, and looking after what you own while you are away.
01Property to buy and rentApartments, townhouses and family villas in the communities people ask for most, from a studio on Reem to a villa on Saadiyat.Buying propertySelling propertyRenting a propertyLetting your propertyMortgage introductionsGolden Visa propertyHow it works →
02Off-plan launchesEarly access to new projects from Abu Dhabi’s developers, with the payment plan and handover date read before you sign.Launch accessPayment plansResale before handoverHandover and snaggingHow it works →
03Commercial spaceOffices, shops, warehouses and plots for a business that needs the right address in Abu Dhabi.OfficesRetailWarehousesPlotsHow it works →
04Property managementOwning without the calls: your property let, kept and paid for while you get on with your life.TenancyRent collectionMaintenanceInspectionsHow it works →
Awal For Real Estate sells, lets and manages property on Abu Dhabi’s islands, and brings buyers in early on new launches. We read the market for you: which tower holds its rent, which payment plan you can carry, which one deserves a second viewing.
- A permit on every listingWe advertise nothing without its Madhmoun number, and the listing leaves this site the day the permit lapses.
- Arabic and EnglishContracts, viewings and calls in either language, with the paperwork explained before you sign.
- Rates read for youEvery bank’s fixed and follow-on rate side by side, and an introduction to the one that fits.
- One office, six peopleSalam HQ Tower in Al Zahiyah, across the water from Al Reem. You meet the people who list the property.
4 min readLiving on Yas IslandTheme parks, a race circuit, a mall and a beach, on an island with its own free shuttle. What daily life is like and where the trade-offs sit.4 min readLiving on Al Reem IslandA freehold island next to downtown Abu Dhabi, connected by bridges. What the towers offer and where rush hour bites.4 min readLiving on Saadiyat IslandA museum district, a public beach that protects turtle nesting and a short drive to downtown. A calm island with a cultural pull.- 01Foreign buyers in Abu Dhabi5 min · Where non-UAE nationals can own freehold, the steps from first viewing to title deed, and what the Golden Visa threshold means for your budget.
- 02The full cost of buying5 min · Transfer fee, title deed, commission, mortgage charges and service charges, with a worked example on a AED 2,000,000 apartment.
- 03Getting a mortgage in Abu Dhabi5 min · Loan-to-value limits, term and age rules, the debt burden cap, and how pre-approval works before you make an offer.
- 04Off-plan explained5 min · How payment plans, escrow accounts, handover and snagging work when you buy from an Abu Dhabi developer before the building is finished.
- 05Renting a property in Abu Dhabi5 min · Tawtheeq registration, the municipality fee, what to ask about cheques and deposits, and how to check a listing before you pay.
- 06Letting and managing your property5 min · What an Abu Dhabi landlord has to do before a tenant moves in, what the costs are, and when it makes sense to hand management to a licensed team.
Straight answers on ownership, permits, fees and off-plan. The other answers are on the questions page.
Can foreigners buy property in Abu Dhabi?
Yes, in designated investment zones. Since the 2019 law change, foreign nationals can hold freehold title there. Areas commonly named include Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Al Raha Beach, Al Reef and Masdar City. The zone list can change, so we confirm in writing that the specific project qualifies and which title type you would receive before you pay a deposit.
What is Madhmoun and why does every advert show a permit?
Madhmoun is Abu Dhabi's digital permit system for property adverts, run by ADREC and issued through the DARI platform. Each permit needs the owner's consent. It exists to remove fake and out-of-date listings. If an advert shows no permit number, treat it as unverified. Every Awal listing carries one, and we will show you the permit record on request.
What fees do I pay when buying?
The main one is the transfer fee of 2 percent of the price, paid to the Department of Municipalities and Transport. Add a title deed fee of about AED 1,000 to 1,500, and agent commission if you are the paying party. A mortgage adds bank and registration charges. Our full cost guide shows a worked example on AED 2,000,000.
What are the risks of buying off-plan?
The main risks are delay, a finished property that differs from the plan, and a developer that cannot complete. Abu Dhabi rules reduce them: each project needs its own escrow account, and funds cannot be drawn until at least 20 percent of construction is complete. Check the escrow details, the developer's registration, and the delay terms in your agreement.
What does a tenant pay on top of the rent?
Residential tenants are reported to pay a municipality housing fee of 5 percent of the annual rental value, spread over 12 monthly instalments on the utility bill. Cheques, the security deposit and any commission are agreed in the contract and differ by landlord. Check the current figure with us and ask for every payment in writing.
How is Awal paid as a broker?
Our commission follows market norms and is agreed in writing before you proceed. On a sale the norm is usually 2 percent plus 5 percent VAT, and who pays is negotiated. You will see the figure and the payer in the paperwork before any deposit moves. If anything is unclear, ask us to explain it.
Tell us what you are after
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