The City of Lights Abu Dhabi is a prominent waterfront subdistrict in Al Reem Island with mangrove trees pretty much enveloping the entire community. City of Lights boasts an amazingly fresh and natural environment, enhanced with a touch of elegance, and encompasses properties at very affordable rates.
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The subdistrict comprises primarily apartments, penthouses, and a few townhouses situated in towers. The area is also known for many commercial spaces and is home to the famous Addax Tower which is where many prominent businesses in Abu Dhabi choose to locate their offices. For this reason, City of Lights is akin to the Business Bay of Dubai.
With over 16 towers as of 2023 (a majority of which are residential, and 3 commercial) there are endless options to choose from in the cozy subdistrict of City of Lights.
The properties in City of Lights range from residential to commercial. This community is known for the most affordable residential complex in Reem Island, the Hydra Avenue Towers, alongside its sisters the Sigma Towers, Marina Bay, and Horizon Towers. City of Lights is also home to one of the most renowned office towers in Abu Dhabi, the Addax Tower, and its smaller counterpart the Omega Tower.
Rent prices for studios and apartments in City of Lights start from AED 44k (yearly) and can start from AED 99k (yearly) for 3-bedroom apartments.
Rent prices for townhouses (of 3 bedrooms) in City of Lights start from AED 124k (yearly) and can start from AED 190k (yearly) for 4-bedroom apartments.
Studio apartments start from AED 450k, while 3-bedroom apartments start from around AED 1.3 million.
In 2023, offices for sale start from AED 1.6 million for a 1,811 sqft unit and can reach up to AED 8.24 million for a 6,585 sqft unit. Rent on the other hand starts from AED 60,000 annually for a 1,726 sqft unit and can reach up to AED 640,000 annually for a 4,000 sqft unit.
Below is a list of the educational, healthcare, and lifestyle facilities in City of Lights.
The Repton School Abu Dhabi is located at the heart of Reem Island and is a short five-minute drive from City of Lights. The school offers premium education, superior amenities that include rooftop courts, Olympic-style pools, and boasts over 85 free after-school activities for students.
Another great option, the Canadian curriculum Abu Dhabi Grammar School is located on the Abu Dhabi mainland but can be quickly reached in under 10 minutes from City of Lights.
There exist two laundry facilities in the cozy and tight-knit community of City of Lights, so its residents won’t have to rely on laundry services from afar. One of the laundry facilities is located at the center of the famous City of Lights boardwalk that surrounds the community and overlooks the mangroves. There residents can enjoy free pickup and delivery services for their laundry.
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