Over the last 18 months, you will have noticed our shift into Abu Dhabi. For those of you in the market, you will now have seen many of the Dubai agents following suit, slightly late and following others’ advice, but welcome nonetheless.
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Today, news broke that the extension of the north side of Al Maryah Island, the final undeveloped stretch of the financial district, will be transformed into a mixed-use development covering nearly 500,000 square metres of land with an investment of $60 billion.
More than 11,000 active licences are now registered at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Nearly 40,000 people already work on the island, driving strong demand for business space.
The new masterplan will add more than 450,000 sqm of premium offices, effectively doubling the island’s existing supply and solidifying Al Maryah’s position among leading international financial centres.
This announcement reinforces an unequivocal message: Abu Dhabi is entering a new growth phase, underpinned by large-scale, strategically planned investments that enhance liveability, infrastructure, and long-term value creation.
Why This Announcement Matters 1. A powerful signal of confidence
A development of this magnitude, partnering with one of the region’s strongest and most reputable developers, Aldar, underscores the confidence institutional capital has in Abu Dhabi’s economic trajectory, population growth, and long-term rental/ownership demand.
2. A new anchor for the capital’s urban evolution
Al Marayah Island is already home to financial, cultural, and luxury infrastructure. The new investment will elevate it into one of the most significant mixed-use districts in the region, further integrating:
This will reinforce the island as one of the most desirable and valuable addresses in the capital.
3. Sharpening Abu Dhabi’s competitive edge
With Dubai continuing to dominate international headlines, developments like this are strategically important. They position Abu Dhabi as:
For investors, this translates into structurally rising demand and long-term drivers of capital appreciation.
4. Positive ripple effects across the wider market
Major master-planned investments usually drive value far beyond the immediate district. We expect:
What This Means for Your Portfolio
The Al Marayah Island announcement reinforces a key theme we have been highlighting:
Abu Dhabi is transitioning from incremental growth to transformational expansion.
For investors, this creates an environment where:
With luxury demand rising, more than 3,000 waterfront residences are planned, adding to branded residential projects such as W Residences and The St. Regis. The new phase will also bring 40,000 sqm of high-end retail and dining and an expanded marina.
The island already hosts the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, the Galleria Mall, and several Michelin Guide-awarded restaurants. The next stage will include the Al Maryah Waterfront enhancement project, featuring a 75-metre fountain with water shows and new leisure zones.
In short, if you are looking to invest in a region underpinned by institutional, large-scale investment and bringing the world’s top developers, in partnership with Aldar, to the area, Abu Dhabi is the place to be.
As always, it is important to get in on projects early, and for the first launches, we will contact you right away with details. For those looking now, we strongly advise the 5-bedroom Villas on Hudayriyat Island by Modon with 40/60 payment plans and a price per sqft that, when complete, will provide some of the best returns in the GCC.
The master plan includes three new bridges linking Al Maryah’s north side to Reem Island and the mainland, reducing travel time to Saadiyat Island to under 10 minutes.
The development will feature 2.5 km of air-conditioned pedestrian corridors, 12,000 parking spaces, and 20 per cent dedicated open space to support sustainability goals. Enabling works are expected to begin in 2026.
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