About Al Maryah Island
Developed by Mubadala Investment Company and Aldar Properties, Al Maryah Island is Abu Dhabi’s designated Central Business District and home to the Abu Dhabi Global Market, an international financial free zone operating under English Common Law. Spanning 114 hectares with capacity for 30,000 residents and supporting 75,000 professionals, the island features luxury branded residences including W Residences, The St. Regis Residences, The Ritz-Carlton Residences and Jumeirah Residences, alongside premium developments such as Al Maryah Vista and The Residences at The Galleria.
Properties on Al Maryah Island position buyers 40-50% below equivalent luxury developments in Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, offering significant value in Abu Dhabi’s fastest-growing district. Located five minutes from Abu Dhabi’s city centre and 25 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport via Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway, the island connects through four operational bridges to the mainland and Al Reem Island. The December 2025 announcement of a AED 60 billion expansion will double Grade A office space and add 3,000 luxury waterfront residences, targeting finance professionals, European investors and corporate executives.
Properties for Sale in Al Maryah Island
For Sale
Vista
Studios, Apartments, Penthouses, Duplexes
Handover
Q1 2025
Bedrooms
0-4
Starting from
AED 650,000
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What Makes Al Maryah Island Special
Living on Al Maryah Island means waking to waterfront views across a 5.4-kilometre promenade encircling the island, where morning runners share paths with professionals heading to ADGM Square. The atmosphere blends international finance with resort-style living—residents breakfast at Bacha Coffee, lunch at Michelin-recognised Zuma or LPM Restaurant, and spend evenings at rooftop parks above The Galleria. The island feels cosmopolitan yet intimate, with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Four Seasons and Rosewood hotels within walking distance, alongside a community of global executives and European families who value sophistication without ostentation.
The island attracts finance professionals from ADGM’s 11,000 licensed firms, international families seeking freehold branded residences and investors pursuing capital appreciation. Properties generate 6-8% rental yields driven by corporate demand and limited supply, whilst expansion plans project 20-35% appreciation through 2026-2031. The Galleria provides 400 stores including Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton alongside 100 dining outlets. With Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030 positioning the capital as the region’s financial hub, Al Maryah Island represents the convergence of luxury lifestyle and institutional investment fundamentals.
Al Maryah Island Location
Easy Access to Key Destinations
Al Maryah Island occupies a strategic position between Abu Dhabi's established downtown district and the cultural developments of Saadiyat Island, connected to the mainland and neighbouring islands through four operational bridges with three additional bridges planned in the northern expansion. The island sits eight kilometres from Abu Dhabi Corniche and 30 kilometres from Abu Dhabi International Airport, with direct access via Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway ensuring smooth connectivity during peak and off-peak hours.
- 5-10 minutes to Abu Dhabi Downtown
- 10-15 minutes to Corniche Beach
- 10-15 minutes to Saadiyat Island and Louvre Abu Dhabi
- 25-30 minutes to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
- 25-30 minutes to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- 25-30 minutes to Yas Island
- 90 minutes to Dubai
Infrastructure and Everyday Life in Al Maryah Island
Al Maryah Island provides comprehensive infrastructure designed for international professionals and families, with amenities concentrated within the island's walkable 114-hectare footprint and world-class facilities accessible via the 5.4-kilometre waterfront promenade.
Things to Do
The waterfront promenade hosts year-round events including New Year’s Eve celebrations, UAE National Day festivals and Chinese New Year festivities. The Galleria’s three rooftop parks offer outdoor recreation—Family Park with climbing frames and soft play areas, Sports Park featuring basketball courts and mini golf, and Sky Park with landscaped terraces. ACTIVE sports hub delivers comprehensive fitness facilities, whilst Four Seasons and Rosewood hotels provide poolside lounges, spa services and sophisticated bars including the Shanghai-themed speakeasy at Rosewood Abu Dhabi.
Education
Families access prestigious international schools within 10-15 minutes, including Repton School Abu Dhabi offering British curriculum education with KHDA Outstanding ratings, GEMS World Academy providing International Baccalaureate programmes and American Community School serving students from nursery through Year 13. Multiple nurseries and early learning centres operate on the island itself, catering to the professional community’s childcare needs, whilst proximity to Al Reem Island expands educational options with additional international schools.
Healthcare
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a world-renowned multi-specialty hospital, is located directly on Al Maryah Island, providing immediate access to comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, specialty clinics and diagnostic facilities. The hospital offers cardiac care, oncology, neurology and orthopaedic services alongside routine medical care and 24-hour pharmacies. Additional medical centres and clinics operate within The Galleria and surrounding developments, ensuring residents have healthcare excellence within walking distance.
Where to Dine Out
Al Maryah Island has earned recognition as Abu Dhabi’s most Michelin Guide-awarded dining destination. The Galleria’s waterfront promenade hosts Zuma for contemporary Japanese cuisine, LPM Restaurant & Bar serving French-Mediterranean dishes and 99 Sushi Bar showcasing premium seafood. COYA brings Peruvian flavours whilst Nusr-Et delivers theatrical steakhouse dining. Four Seasons houses Butcher & Still, Cafe Milano and Crust, whilst Rosewood features Dai Pai Dong for Cantonese cookery. Over 100 dining outlets span casual to fine dining experiences.
Best Places for Shopping
The Galleria Al Maryah Island anchors the retail experience with 400 stores across luxury fashion, high-end jewellery and lifestyle brands including Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Rolex and Van Cleef & Arpels. International names include Apple, Zara, H& M, Books Kinokuniya and Debenhams, with over 80 brands exclusive to the destination. VOX Cinemas provides Abu Dhabi’s only full laser IMAX experience across 21 screens, whilst Al Maryah Central Mall delivers over 200 additional retail outlets and entertainment zones.
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