Al Reef
Al Reef is among the first completely integrated mixed-use neighborhoods in Abu Dhabi. The community covers over two km² and can provide a comfortable living environment for 16,000 people. The vast area features apartment complexes, detached houses, community and recreational facilities, and more. All social locations are easily accessible on foot.
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Al Reef is built on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, a half-an-hour drive from the downtown and the international airport. Despite its relatively remote location, over the years, Al Reef has emerged as an attractive area for investment, playing considerable role in the local real estate market.
The project is aimed at middle-income people. It is a popular area for those looking for relatively inexpensive real estate in the UAE to invest and live in.
Al Reef comprises two large sub-communities: Al Reef Downtown and Al Reef Villas. Al Reef Villas is your option if you are searching for a spacious and comfortable house. Al Reef Downtown is best for buying and renting apartments.
Below are the average prices for buying property here, depending on the type of property and its configuration:
- Studio - AED 485,074 ($132,063);
- 1 bedroom apartments - AED 570,079 ($155,206 $);
- Apartment with two bedrooms – AED 777,353 ($211,637);
- 3-bedroom apartments - AED 1,02 million ($280,162);
- houses - AED 1,81 million ($494,863).
You can clarify the actual prices of villas in Dubai and other emirates directly with the manager.
One can rent a home from AED 2,917 ($794) per month. You will have a fully furnished and cozy studio at your disposal for this amount. Renting more spacious housing, such as two-bedroom apartments, will cost you at least AED 4,583 ($1,247) monthly.
The average rental price depends on the type of object and its configuration:
- Studio - AED 3,047 ($829);
- Apartments with one bedroom - AED 3,995 ($1087);
- Apartment with two bedrooms - AED 5,006 ($1362);
- house - AED 9,190 ($2,502).
You can view properties in Dubai and other emirates to buy and rent in the catalog on our website.
Al Reef is an excellent place for tourists. It is close to popular attractions in Abu Dhabi. For instance, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a 30-minute drive away. The well-known Al Raha beach, boasting its coastal restaurants, busy resort life, and nightlife, is about the same distance away.
Yas Island is in the proximity. It offers iconic attractions, including the Ferrari World theme park and the Yas Marina race track, which plays host to the world-renown Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Travel time will be 25-30 minutes.
One of the features of Al Reef is that, unlike most parts of the UAE, there are no major shopping malls here. Al Raha Mall and Deerfields are the closest and just 15-minute away stores.
Prestigious educational institutions are only a 15-minute drive from the area. Families with children can consider the following options:
- Sabis School on Yas Island;
- Super Nanny Nursery;
- Raha International School.
As to hospitals, residents of the area have access to Ibn Sina Medical Center. It’s situated in the heart of the community, next to the Super Care pharmacy point.
Another clinic is Al Sabah Medical Centre. It is located quarter an hour away in Al Bahah. Burjeel Medical Center is located in the proximity to Al Raha Beach, also a several minutes’ drive away. Khalifa City is home to the NMC Royal Hospital and Mediclinic.
Most residents move around the city in their vehicles or by cab. Also a bus connects Al Reef and the Zayed Sports City area.
Several restaurants in the community are quite capable of satisfying even true gourmets. Those include:
- Il Forno Italian cuisine restaurant;
- Just Kebab;
- Alzone Cucina.
Although Al Reef has many green areas, the neighborhood still needs a public park. However, a landscaped area is next to the villas. It is built in classic Arabic style. Everyone can spend time here.
Gyms are open in the community for fitness active lifestyle lovers. Like most residential areas in the UAE, Al Reef has many spas and beauty salons for facial, body, and hair care.
This is one of the quietest communities in Abu Dhabi. It is best to head to the adjacent neighborhoods for an active leisure time.