Abu Dhabi is, by anyone's standard, a modern city which is becoming a metropolitan to rival Dubai. Abu Dhabi real estate, over the course of years, has grown many folds. Unlike the situation that prevails in most of the UAE in general and Dubai in particular, Abu Dhabi is one of the very few places in the Middle East which does not suffer from a rapid decline in its property values. Of late, the city has been successful in attracting much of the attention of both local and international investors alike.

Abu Dhabi, which is the largest state in the United Arab Emirates, is also home to several federal government offices. As the capital and a major industrial and cultural hub of the UAE, the city offers many investment opportunities. Not too long ago, the economy of Abu Dhabi, much like the rest of the United Arab Emirates was heavily dependent on oil. However, the government’s efforts to shift the weight of the economy on other sectors have paid off.

The real estate sector of Abu Dhabi along with tourism and other industries now generates a sum total of about 64% of the city’s GDP. These alternative sectors, especially the Abu Dhabi real estate sector has taken much of the burden of the growing economy of the United Arab Emirates. Luckily, despite bearing the weight of economy, much of the real estate properties in Abu Dhabi have either not suffered much loss in value or have already begun recovering. Bayut.com, which is the prime real estate portal for Abu Dhabi properties of all kinds, offers proof of the betterment in the condition by offering extensive listings of Abu Dhabi real estate.

Of several of the popular locations in Abu Dhabi property sector such as Al Dhafrah 1, Saraya, Hydra Village, Mangrove Village, Al Markaziya, Al Khalidiyah and Al Raha Beach offer posh and high standards of living. Bayut.com has huge listings of all the properties available in these as well as the other locations in Abu Dhabi. Some other popular locations include Ras Al Akhdar, Mussafah, Mina Zayed, Al Zaab, Al Mafraq, Al Khubeirah and dozens of other places.

Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate located between the blue seas and red dunes, has a clear vision to reduce oil share of its economy to less than 40% of the GDP by the end of 2030. In order to make it a reality, the government of Abu Dhabi has an ambitious plan to construct huge Abu Dhabi real estate developments and promote tourism and business in the emirate.

The emirate features gigantic Abu Dhabi property developments and construction on several projects is still going on. Looking at the tall skyscrapers and grand landmarks, one might wonder if there would ever be an end to the massive construction planned to cover every available piece of land in Abu Dhabi. With the prediction of Abu Dhabi population to triple by the end of 2030, government is focusing on supplying grand real estate projects having quality properties for residents in Abu Dhabi.

From Saadiyat Island to Khalifa City A, B and C, Golf Gardens to Hydra Village, Mangrove to Lulu Island, Al Manasir to Al Rahba, Marina Village to Al Muroor and Nurai island to Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi features grandiose and unique property projects. Among various projects, the communities which make the most sought-after projects for property investment in Abu Dhabi include the following:

Al Reem Island

Being constructed on a natural island about 600 meters off the coast of Abu Dhabi lays the grand property project, Al Reem Island. This project, expected to cover an area of 633 hectares, is known for offering one of the first freehold Abu Dhabi properties and so makes a popular choice for foreigners to live in Abu Dhabi. This mixed-use project is expected to feature about 22,000 residential units in its planned 147 high-rise towers upon completion. The project is being constructed by three developers - Tamouh Investments, Sorouh Real Estate and Al Reem Investments which own 60%, 20% and 20% of the project respectively.

Al Raha Beach

Stretching over 11 kilometres along Abu Dhabi’s coastline lays the spectacular project of Aldar Properties known as Al Raha Beach project. Covering over an area of 6.8 million square meters, this project is expected to be a home to around 12,000 residents upon completion. Al Raha Beach is a waterfront project consisting of 11 precincts named as Al Bandar, Al Lissayli, Al Seef, Khor Al Raha, Al Thurayya, Al Shaleela, Al Rumaila, Al Zeina, Al Zahiya, Al Dana and Al Razeen. The project is ideally located at 20 minutes drive from the Abu Dhabi City Centre and it takes hardly 10 minutes to drive to the main Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Al Reef Villas

Located at a 12 minutes drive from the Abu Dhabi Island lays the first planned property project for middle income people in Abu Dhabi, the Al Reef Villas. Being located on an area of 10 million square foot, Al Reef Villas is an exclusive community that features several apartments having up to three bedrooms in sizes ranging from 64 to 125 square metres. The project also features about 2,700 semi detached villas and townhouses having up to 5 bedrooms divided into four themed communities. Having a security controlled access, private gardens, parking places and swimming pools with each villa townhouse, also makes it a worthwhile project for big families.

Bayut features an extensive database of Abu Dhabi property available for sale and rent in almost all the exclusive property developments in Abu Dhabi. To hunt your desired property, make use of its ‘Buy’ and ‘Rent’ tab featured on the homepage.