Abu Dhabi is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, and the capital of the United Arab Emirates. In recent years the local real estate sector has been flourishing and radical and head-turning projects have been continuously embarked on, some of which will set global records. Abu Dhabi offers investors an economically and politically stable country to safeguard and multiply their capital in. Not only that, but the emirate offers amazing tax benefits, world-class amenities, stunning architectural feats that revolve around sustainability and energy efficiency, and most importantly a promising real estate rental market. It is for this reason international real estate investors are flocking to Abu Dhabi. In this blog, we will take a deep dive into some of the projects and areas with the most profitable apartments in Abu Dhabi (for sale).
Table of Contents
How we selected the most profitable apartments in Abu Dhabi
Anything that is found on this blog is based on sound information and actual data. We will provide you with the top 3 most profitable apartment project names along with the success story that earned this project a place in our rankings.
You will find that a majority of these projects were from off-plan properties. The fact simply remains that investing in off-plan properties is truly one of the most assured ways of making a quick and guaranteed profit in real estate.
We selected each of these projects based on the following parameters:
- Whether or not they offer apartments for sale.
- Whether there are recorded stories of investors making a huge flip from these projects.
- Whether they are located in the main Abu Dhabi area (excluding Al ‘Ain and other far areas).
We will first list the projects for you and then delve into more details. Without further ado here is our list.
Places to find the most profitable apartments for sale in Abu Dhabi
- Mamsha Al Saadiyat – Saadiyat Island
- Water’s Edge – Yas Island
- Reem Hills – Reem Island
Mamsha Al Saadiyat – Saadiyat Island
Mamsha Al Saadiyat is a beachfront complex of mid-rise apartment buildings with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. The complex is lined up with beachfront cafes and restaurants and great luxury amenities. It is strategically located close to some of Saadiyat Island’s leading current and future attractions such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Furthermore, the complex is located next to the island’s top golf course.
Here are the prices you can expect in Mamsha Al Saadiyat:
- 1-bedroom apartments of 986 sqft start from AED 1,150,000.
- 2-bedroom apartments of 1,907 sqft start from AED 1,870,000.
- 3-bedroom apartments of 2,100 sqft start from AED 2,155,803.
(Sidenote: Click here to view more apartments for sale in Abu Dhabi).
Two stories have earned this project a place on our list.
The first one is a 4-bedroom apartment that was purchased for AED 7.3 million in 2020, and is worth more than AED 17 million today, making its ROI 133%.
The second story is of a 3-bedroom apartment that was purchased for AED 6 million in 2020 and is now worth AED 12 million (a 100% ROI).
Water’s Edge – Yas Island
Water’s Edge is a stunning collection of mid-rise apartment towers nestled along a scenic canal at the heart of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Master developer Aldar ensured that this project location enjoys a strategic advantage that places the complex near the island’s top shopping and entertainment hotspots such as Yas Mall, Ferrari World, and Yas Marina. The complex was launched in 2017 and when completed in 2021 comprised 2,262 apartments. The complex boasts excellent amenities that include gyms, jogging tracks, and a lively canal-side retail hub.
Here are the prices you can expect in Water’s Edge Abu Dhabi:
- Studio apartments of 470 sqft start from AED580,000.
- 1-bedroom apartments of 691 sqft start from AED 750,000.
- 2-bedroom apartments of 1,057 sqft start from AED 1,135,000.
- 3-bedroom apartments of 1,510 sqft start from AED 1,520,000.
A studio apartment was purchased in Water’s Edge in 2017 for AED 570,000 and is now worth AED 650,000 (a 14% ROI).
Reem Hills – Reem Island
Reem Hills is the most important real estate project to be launched on Reem Island in the past two years. It offered the first set of villas for sale in Reem Island but also eventually offered apartments for sale. What propelled this project by developer Q Properties to instant fame is how the project sold out before it even launched. Stories about how some investors made big flips off of this project in record times keep surfacing in the Abu Dhabi real estate market. Below is one of these stories.
A one-bedroom apartment was purchased in 2023 for AED 800,000 and only TWO MONTHS later, was sold for AED 900,000 ( a 13% ROI).
Reem Hills offers waterfront villas and apartments as well as properties planted across hilly elements that overlook the sea. The project’s location in Al Reem Island places it close to 90% of the most important attractions and amenities of Abu Dhabi. The Reem Mall, the Abu Dhabi Mall, The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, The Corniche, and the Emirates Palace are all but a few minute’s drive from this stunning project.
Here are the prices you can expect in Reem Hills Abu Dhabi:
- 1-bedroom apartments of 986 sqft start from AED 1,150,000.
- 2-bedroom apartments of 1,907 sqft start from AED 1,870,000.
- 3-bedroom apartments of 2,100 sqft start from AED 2,155,803.
For more Abu Dhabi real estate success stories click on the previous link to reach our blog on the matter.
If you are looking for rental apartments in Abu Dhabi click on the previous link.
