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Where to live in Abu Dhabi

Notes on the places we sell and let most: daily life, schools, drive times and the trade-offs, one neighbourhood at a time.

  1. Living in Al ShamkhaA mainland suburb on the northeast edge of Abu Dhabi, with newer villas and townhouses and a longer drive. What you gain and give up.Al Shamkha · 4 minute read · 2026
  2. Living in Al Raha BeachWaterfront apartments, a mall and promenade, and a drive to both downtown and Yas. What Al Raha offers a family or a tenant.Al Raha · 4 minute read · 2026
  3. Living 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.Saadiyat Island · 4 minute read · 2026
  4. Living on Al Reem IslandA freehold island next to downtown Abu Dhabi, connected by bridges. What the towers offer and where rush hour bites.Al Reem Island · 4 minute read · 2026
  5. Living 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.Yas Island · 4 minute read · 2026

Where our properties are today

  • Al Reem Island20
  • Yas Island15
  • Al Shamkha6
  • Al Ghadeer2
  • Al Maryah Island2
  • Masdar City2
  • Saadiyat Island2
  • Fahid Island2

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Yachts along a palm-lined marina boardwalk at blue hour
A marina at blue hour

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