Al Shamkha
villa community
Median PSF
AED 861
Villas
YoY change
+29.8%
Median price
AED 913K
All property types
Gross yield
4.0%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
ABUDHABUY VERDICT
Expect to drive for most errands
Al Shamkha offers a car-dependent daily routine. The mapped inventory covers 11 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
14/100
Mapped venues
11
Everyday shopping
4
Health points
1
Dining
1/100
7 mapped
Shopping
2/100
4 mapped
Health
1/100
1 mapped
Nightlife
3/100
1 mapped bars
ABUDHABUY VERDICT
Solid all-rounder no standout signal
Al Shamkha sits near the median on every key metric — returns are mid-pack, with no obvious edge.
YoY change
+29.8%
3-yr growth
+22%
Gross yield
4.0%
Median price
AED 913K
Median PSF
AED 861
Villas
YoY change
+29.8%
Median price
AED 913K
All property types
Gross yield
4.0%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Al Shamkha is a primarily villa-based community in Abu Dhabi, tracked here on registered ADREC data going back to 2019. Median price per square foot sits at AED 861, up 29.8% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 17.5% benchmark. Gross rental yield runs at 4.0%. 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 Shamkha median. Drag the sliders — ADREC-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 4K
Loan AED 684K · 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 Shamkha is outperforming 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
+29.8%
3-yr growth
+22%
Gross yield
4.0%
Median price
AED 913K
Median PSF
AED 861
Villas
YoY change
+29.8%
3-yr growth
+22%
Gross yield
4.0%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Asking vs registered
Live listings vs ADREC / QuantaListings ask 10.8% above registered prices.
300 sale listings sampled · 57% off-plan
HOMES VERDICT
Start with property type, then verify the building
Al Shamkha is a predominantly villa community. Use the registered median prices below as your anchor: listing prices describe seller intent, registered sales anchor the decision.
Primary stock
Villas
Apartment PSF
AED 1,275
Villa PSF
AED 861
Median price
AED 913K
Primary stock
Villas
Predominant type
Apartment PSF
AED 1,275
Median /sqft
Villa PSF
AED 861
Median /sqft
Median price
AED 913K
All property types
Market Context
Al Shamkha is growing faster than the citywide average, which points to stronger local demand.
Nearby schools3 schools
View on AbuDhabiSchools.aiAl Yasat Private School
Wales International School
Abc Private School
Available Curriculums
School data from AbuDhabiSchools.ai • ADEK ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 17 total outlets near Al Shamkha
Sparse mapped amenities · 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 Shamkha 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 1,080
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 40,235 | — | — |
| 2 B/R | — | AED 58,565 | — | — |
| 3 B/R | — | AED 112,523 | — | — |
| 4 B/R | AED 3.7M | AED 183,351 | 5.0% | AED 1,320 |
| 5 B/R | AED 4.3M | AED 163,320 | 3.8% | AED 1,073 |
Source: ADREC / Quanta registered figures. PSF is implied (price ÷ representative unit size).
Ready vs off-plan · ADREC
Ready / resale
AED 967/sqft
135 sales
Off-plan (developer)
AED 1,261/sqft
696 sales
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 Shamkha — a sample of 60, not the full 831-sale register from the last 12 months.
Sample shown
60
newest, capped at 60
Sample window
24 Aug 26 – 24 Sept 26
registration dates
Median PSF · 12m
AED 861
registered, full window
Off-plan share · 12m
84%
of registered sales
60 sales shown
| Type | Property | Beds | Areasqm | registered · ADREC/Quanta | AED/sqft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 26 | Ready | ApartmentReeman Living | studio | 45 | AED 750K | AED 1,548 |
| 24 Sept 26 | Off-plan | ApartmentReeman Garden 1 | 1 bed | 68 | AED 766K | AED 1,043 |
| 24 Sept 26 | Off-plan | ApartmentReeman Garden 1 | 1 bed | 72 | AED 777K | AED 1,004 |
| 23 Sept 26 | Ready | ApartmentReeman Living | studio | 45 | AED 626K | AED 1,291 |
| 23 Sept 26 | Ready | ApartmentReeman Living | studio | 45 | AED 572K | AED 1,180 |
| 21 Sept 26 | Off-plan | ApartmentICONA Residence | 1 bed | 124 | AED 1.4M | AED 1,086 |
| 21 Sept 26 | Off-plan | ApartmentICONA Residence | 1 bed | 117 | AED 1.3M | AED 1,068 |
| 21 Sept 26 | Off-plan | ApartmentICONA Residence | 1 bed | 123 | AED 1.4M | AED 1,060 |
| 21 Sept 26 | Off-plan | ApartmentICONA Residence | 1 bed | 88 | AED 970K | AED 1,029 |
| 21 Sept 26 | Off-plan | ApartmentICONA Residence | 2 beds | 126 | AED 1.5M | AED 1,082 |
| 18 Sept 26 | Off-plan | ApartmentReeman Garden 1 | 2 beds | 101 | AED 1.2M | AED 1,069 |
| 18 Sept 26 | Ready | VillaAl Reeman 2 - Phase 2 | 4 beds | 384 | AED 3.4M | AED 812 |
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
-1.6 pp vs Abu Dhabi median
By bedroom type
AED 183K/yr ÷ AED 3.69M
AED 163K/yr ÷ AED 4.27M
AED 159K/yr ÷ AED 4.75M
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
+27.5%
6 months
+27.5%
1 year
+29.8%
2 years
+34.8%
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 1,080 | +27.5% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 847 | +0.0% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 847 | +0.0% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 847 | +1.8% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 832 | +0.0% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 832 | +2.7% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 810 | +1.1% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 801 | +0.0% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 801 | +0.0% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 801 | +1.5% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 789 | +0.0% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 789 | +0.0% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 789 | +0.0% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 789 | +2.5% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 770 | +0.0% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 770 | +0.0% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 770 | +0.4% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 767 | +0.0% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 767 | +3.4% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 742 | +0.0% |
| 2021Q2 | AED 742 | +0.0% |
| 2021Q1 | AED 742 | +3.1% |
| 2020Q4 | AED 720 | +2.0% |
| 2020Q3 | AED 706 | +8.3% |
| 2020Q2 | AED 652 | +2.7% |
| 2020Q1 | AED 635 | +2.8% |
| 2019Q4 | AED 618 | +0.0% |
| 2019Q3 | AED 618 | +0.0% |
| 2019Q2 | AED 618 | +5.8% |
| 2019Q1 | AED 584 |
Developer1 developer
Company facts only — no AbuDhaBuy delivery or quality scoringAir quality
live air quality for this area.
Projects in Al Shamkha
2 registered developments — developer, type, status and handover.
| Project | Developer | Type | Status | Handover | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fay Alreeman | Aldar Properties | villa | under-construction | 2026 | — |
| Alreeman | Aldar Properties | plots | under-construction | 2024 | — |
Source: developer disclosures / Aldar / Bayut area guides. Project metadata only — not a transaction record.
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All guides & rankingsFrequently asked questions about Al Shamkha
What is the average property price in Al Shamkha?
In Al Shamkha, the median price per square foot is AED 861, and the median property price is AED 912,568. Prices have changed +29.8% year-over-year as of the latest ADREC data.
What types of properties are available in Al Shamkha?
Al Shamkha is primarily a villa community in Abu Dhabi. Apartments have a median price of AED 1,275/sqft. Villas have a median price of AED 861/sqft.
How is the real estate market performing in Al Shamkha?
In Al Shamkha, the median price per square foot is AED 861, up 29.8% year-over-year, with a gross rental yield of 4.0%. 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.