Al Reef
mixed community
Median PSF
AED 957
All types
YoY change
+15.0%
Median price
AED 1.5M
All property types
Gross yield
7.3%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
ABUDHABUY VERDICT
Convenience varies by pocket
Al Reef offers a car-dependent daily routine. The mapped inventory covers 27 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine. Everything here is OpenStreetMap inventory inside a fixed radius of the community centre — not routed walking distance, and not a completeness guarantee.
Amenity access
30/100
Mapped venues
27
Everyday shopping
3
Health points
4
Dining
3/100
20 mapped
Shopping
1/100
3 mapped
Health
3/100
4 mapped
Nightlife
0/100
0 mapped bars
ABUDHABUY VERDICT
Yield play if cashflow is the goal
Gross yield clears 7.3% — comfortably above the city median. Capital growth has been modest; this is a hold-for-income market, not a flip-for-capital market.
YoY change
+15.0%
3-yr growth
+21%
Gross yield
7.3%
Median price
AED 1.5M
Median PSF
AED 957
All types
YoY change
+15.0%
Median price
AED 1.5M
All property types
Gross yield
7.3%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Al Reef is a mixed apartment-and-villa community in Abu Dhabi, tracked here on registered ADREC data going back to 2019. Median price per square foot sits at AED 957, up 15.0% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 17.5% benchmark. Gross rental yield runs at 7.3%. Use the evidence groups above to test daily life, market depth, and available homes before deciding what to do next.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Al Reef median. Drag the sliders — ADREC-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 6K
Loan AED 1.10M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
MARKET VERDICT
Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle
Al Reef is tracking below Abu Dhabi's current 17.5% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.
YoY change
+15.0%
3-yr growth
+21%
Gross yield
7.3%
Median price
AED 1.5M
Median PSF
AED 957
All types
YoY change
+15.0%
3-yr growth
+21%
Gross yield
7.3%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Asking vs registered
Live listings vs ADREC / QuantaListings ask 15.9% above registered prices.
474 sale listings sampled · 2% off-plan
HOMES VERDICT
Start with property type, then verify the building
Al Reef is a mixed apartment-and-villa community. Use the registered median prices below as your anchor: listing prices describe seller intent, registered sales anchor the decision.
Primary stock
Mixed
Apartment PSF
AED 957
Villa PSF
AED 1,137
Median price
AED 1.5M
Primary stock
Mixed
Predominant type
Apartment PSF
AED 957
Median /sqft
Villa PSF
AED 1,137
Median /sqft
Median price
AED 1.5M
All property types
Market Context
Al Reef is growing more moderately than the citywide average, which can point to better value — or to weaker demand. Read it with the volume and yield figures, not on its own.
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 36 total outlets near Al Reef
Limited amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: August 2026
Airport access
Drive times from Al Reef to Abu Dhabi airports
Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Abu Dhabi traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.
Market history
Quarterly price and sales history shows whether liquidity confirms the latest price move.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 827
Q2 2026
3m price change
—
Withheld when volume is thin
Quarter sales
0
Q2 2026
3m sales change
—
Withheld when volume is thin
Completed quarters are used instead of raw 1-month changes because ADREC registrations typically lag 4–8 weeks and thin monthly samples can overstate changes in the mix of homes sold.
Price & rent by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Annual rent | Gross yield | Implied PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 418K | AED 48,393 | 11.6% | AED 864 |
| 1 B/R | AED 698K | AED 62,709 | 9.0% | AED 864 |
| 2 B/R | AED 1.3M | AED 82,624 | 6.4% | AED 1,086 |
| 3 B/R | AED 1.9M | AED 95,588 | 5.1% | AED 1,053 |
| 4 B/R | AED 1.9M | AED 129,004 | 6.9% | AED 668 |
| 5 B/R | AED 2.6M | AED 157,896 | 6.0% | AED 657 |
Source: ADREC / Quanta registered figures. PSF is implied (price ÷ representative unit size).
Ready vs off-plan · ADREC
Ready / resale
AED 1,009/sqft
353 sales
Off-plan (developer)
—
Median AED/sqft from ADREC, split by registration type. Off-plan reflects developer / Oqood pricing; ready reflects secondary-market resale.
Registered sales · ADREC
The newest registered unit sales in Al Reef — a sample of 60, not the full 353-sale register from the last 12 months.
Sample shown
60
newest, capped at 60
Sample window
22 Jul 26 – 22 Sept 26
registration dates
Median PSF · 12m
AED 957
registered, full window
Off-plan share · 12m
0%
of registered sales
60 sales shown
| Type | Property | Beds | Areasqm | registered · ADREC/Quanta | AED/sqft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef Townhouses - Desert Village | 2 beds | 117 | AED 1.6M | AED 1,295 |
| 22 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef Townhouses - Desert Village | 2 beds | 117 | AED 1.6M | AED 1,295 |
| 21 Sept 26 | Ready | ApartmentAl Reef Downtown | 2 beds | 130 | AED 1.2M | AED 877 |
| 21 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef Townhouses - Arabian Village | 2 beds | 112 | AED 1.7M | AED 1,420 |
| 18 Sept 26 | Ready | ApartmentAl Reef Downtown | 2 beds | 126 | AED 1.3M | AED 923 |
| 17 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef Townhouses - Arabian Village | 2 beds | 117 | AED 1.7M | AED 1,346 |
| 17 Sept 26 | Ready | ApartmentAl Reef Downtown | 2 beds | 91 | AED 964K | AED 983 |
| 17 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef Townhouses - Arabian Village | 2 beds | 117 | AED 1.7M | AED 1,346 |
| 16 Sept 26 | Ready | TownhouseAl Reef Townhouses - Contemporary Village | 2 beds | 117 | AED 1.6M | AED 1,271 |
| 15 Sept 26 | Ready | ApartmentAl Reef Downtown | 4 beds | 144 | AED 1.6M | AED 1,050 |
| 11 Sept 26 | Ready | ApartmentAl Reef Downtown | studio | 39 | AED 640K | AED 1,509 |
| 11 Sept 26 | Ready | ApartmentAl Reef Downtown | 2 beds | 105 | AED 1.0M | AED 905 |
A sample of the 60 newest registered unit sales (capped at 60), not the full transaction list. Source: ADREC / Quanta, sampled 1 Oct 2026.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Tawtheeq ÷ ADREC median sale
+1.7 pp vs Abu Dhabi median
By bedroom type
AED 48K/yr ÷ AED 418K
AED 63K/yr ÷ AED 698K
AED 83K/yr ÷ AED 1.29M
AED 96K/yr ÷ AED 1.87M
AED 129K/yr ÷ AED 1.87M
AED 158K/yr ÷ AED 2.62M
Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
+3.4%
6 months
+7.3%
1 year
+15.0%
2 years
+22.3%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q2. From ADREC transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q2 | AED 827 | +3.4% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 800 | +3.8% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 771 | +3.1% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 748 | +4.0% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 719 | +3.0% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 698 | +1.7% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 686 | +0.9% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 680 | +0.6% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 676 | +0.4% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 673 | +0.3% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 671 | -0.3% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 673 | -0.4% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 676 | -0.1% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 677 | -0.1% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 678 | -0.1% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 679 | +0.4% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 676 | +0.7% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 671 | +0.4% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 668 | +1.2% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 660 | +0.3% |
| 2021Q2 | AED 658 | -1.5% |
| 2021Q1 | AED 668 | +0.9% |
| 2020Q4 | AED 662 | +0.9% |
| 2020Q3 | AED 656 | +2.0% |
| 2020Q2 | AED 643 | -5.6% |
| 2020Q1 | AED 681 | +8.8% |
| 2019Q4 | AED 626 | +0.5% |
| 2019Q3 | AED 623 | -1.7% |
| 2019Q2 | AED 634 | +3.1% |
| 2019Q1 | AED 615 |
Developer1 developer
Company facts only — no AbuDhaBuy delivery or quality scoringAir quality
live air quality for this area.
Service charges
Most buildings in Al Reef charge around AED 13/sqft/year in service charges. Actual figures vary by building, tower age, and shared amenities.
Source: Homestead 2026 service-charge guide (homestead-ae.com/service-charges-in-abu-dhabi). Typical range, not an official ADREC index.
Projects in Al Reef
2 registered developments — developer, type, status and handover.
| Project | Developer | Type | Status | Handover | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Reef Villas | Manazel Real Estate | villa | Ready | 2012 | — |
| Al Reef Downtown | Manazel Real Estate | apartment | Ready | 2012 | — |
Source: developer disclosures / Aldar / Bayut area guides. Project metadata only — not a transaction record.
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Frequently asked questions about Al Reef
What is the average property price in Al Reef?
In Al Reef, the median price per square foot is AED 957, and the median property price is AED 1,465,000. Prices have changed +15.0% year-over-year as of the latest ADREC data.
What types of properties are available in Al Reef?
Al Reef is a mixed-use community in Abu Dhabi. Apartments have a median price of AED 957/sqft. Villas have a median price of AED 1,137/sqft.
How is the real estate market performing in Al Reef?
In Al Reef, the median price per square foot is AED 957, up 15.0% year-over-year, with a gross rental yield of 7.3%. This data is sourced from registered Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) figures.
Numbers above are derived from Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) transaction records and Tawtheeq rental contracts as of early 2026.How we built this.