Video walk-through of Al Reef Villas development

Great video overview of the Al Reef Villas Abu Dhabi real estate development.

There's information on the different designs available, as well as showcasing the interiors of these family homes and villas.

First Choice Properties, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, are one of the leading estate agents helping people find properties for lease and sale in this popular neighbourhood.

Al Reef Villas project details

Images, plot maps and other important information about Al Reef Villas can be found on this UAE property forum.

The following copy is from the original press release in 2006 announcing the intention to develop Al Reef Villas.

Abu Dhabi: Expatriates can buy villas in Abu Dhabi on a 99-year renewable freehold basis, for the first time, the promoters of a Dh3 billion residential project announced yesterday.

Currently, expatriates are allowed to buy only apartments in some of the capital's projects.

"UAE nationals and foreigners will be allowed to buy villas and apartments at the Al Reef Villas project. We have approval from the government for freehold sale of villas, renewable automatically after 99 years," said Mohammad M. Al Qubaisi, Chairman, Manazel Real Estate.

Abu Dhabi-based Manazel and Dubai-based Hydra Properties will jointly develop the project at Shahama, close to the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway as well as the capital's airport.

"This is the first time expatriates can buy villas in Abu Dhabi. There will be villas for all classes of investors," Al Qubaisi told a news conference.

The Al Reef project comprises 2,500 villas and 1,500 apartments. Prices start from Dh500,000 and go up to Dh1.3 million. The project will offer two-to-five-bedroom villas and two-to-three-bedroom apartments.

Construction will begin in early 2007 and completion is slated for late 2009 in three phases.

"The project will be developed over 10 million square feet of land and will include all facilities such as schools, play areas, malls, gardens and related facilities," said Al Qubaisi.

The land is owned by Hydra Properties but has been sold to Manazel for development.

Al Reef Villas location map and information

Located on a 10 million square foot plot near to the Abu Dhabi International Airport. 

Al Reef Villas location map

Villa clusters are grouped in four distinct architectural themes - Arabian, Desert, Mediterranean, and Contemporary with a central downtown area. Al Reef is comprised of over 2,300 villas and townhouses of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom, and 1,800 apartments in a mix of studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Situated 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi's CBD, Al Reef Villas is very close to Al Raha Beach, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi airport, Etihad Plaza and Khalifa City A. 

2BR Apartment in Marina Heights - Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Video and images of two bedroom apartment in Marina Heights, which is located on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

Marina Heights I and II are residential towers situated in the heart of Marina Heights on Al Reem Island.

Views from apartments and balconies (ranging from studio through to penthouse) encompass the Abu Dhabi skyline, marina promenade below and the Arabian Gulf.

Residents of Marina Heights I and II enjoy a variety of modern amenities, including basement parking, outdoor entertaining area, gymnasium, jacuzzi, sauna and swimming pool.

Al Reem Island is connected to the Abu Dhabi Island by two bridges and is just five minutes from down town Abu Dhabi and 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi Airport.

Property prices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi rise for 3rd consecutive quarter

News from The National today on rising real estate prices in UAE.

Home prices and rents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have continued to rise for the third quarter in a row.

Figures posted by the classified website Dubizzleon Tuesday showed prices rose in the past quarter by up to 29 per cent for a three-bedroom home on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, with a 30 per cent increase for a similar unit in Abu Dhabi’s Al Raha Beach.

Full story here
Al Reem Island Abu Dhabi

New bus routes including one to Reem Island for Abu Dhabi commuters

A long awaited bus service to Reem Island is one of 10 new routes introduced this week in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Madinat Zayed.

The three new routes in the capital will increase the availability of buses in the city by more than a quarter.

Route 063 will run between Marina Mall and Reem Island. 

It is expected to stop in at least five places on the island, including Sun and Sky Towers, Marina Square and the Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.

The new route 010 connects Ras Al Akhdar at the west of the Corniche to Al Mina in the east, via Al Falah Street and the Tourist Club Area.

Read full article from The National here

Al Reem Island or Al Raha Beach?

Interesting article from a reader of The National who is wondering whether Al Reem Island or Al Raha Beach will be the best place to live.

I am a teacher moving to Abu Dhabi from the UK. Where do you suggest I live and should I buy or rent? AR, London

Relocating to a different country can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are doing it alone with no family or friends. Deciding whether to relocate and ultimately choosing either to rent or buy is a personal one and a decision that is determined by several factors: Read full article here

Apartment walk-through Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Video and pictures of a 1 bedroom apartment in Marina Blue tower on Al Reem Island Abu Dhabi.

This video is copyrighted by leading real estate agent First Choice Properties LLC, Abu Dhabi.