One Residence Al Reem Island

A quieter stretch of a busy island

One Residence sits on the calmer shore of Al Reem Island, looking out over the bay with Abu Dhabi's skyline in the middle distance. Al Reem has matured considerably in recent years, and the best parts are exactly this: waterfront, close to the promenades and parks, but set back from the busiest corridors.

The island itself has become one of Abu Dhabi's genuine urban districts rather than a collection of towers. Schools, clinics, retail, and dining are established; downtown is minutes away across the bridge, and more parks, retail, and transport links are still to come. For buyers who want city living without the intensity of the mainland core, it remains the emirate's most balanced choice.

Simplex and duplex under one roof

The collection runs from one to four bedrooms, and unusually it includes both simplex and duplex layouts within the same building. Duplexes are typically confined to penthouse levels elsewhere, so having them as a genuine option across the tower gives buyers a choice of how they want to live rather than just how much space they want.

The family sized homes come with maid's rooms and private storage. Storage is the detail I would draw a client's attention to, because it is the single most common complaint from apartment owners in Abu Dhabi, and a developer who plans for it has thought about how people actually live.

Amenities well beyond the usual

The provision here is broad for a single tower. Swimming and children's pools, indoor and outdoor gyms, a yoga and Pilates studio, and a wellness spa with sauna and treatment rooms cover fitness and recovery well.

Then there is a mini golf course, a multi-purpose sports court, an outdoor theatre, a multi-purpose hall, family barbecue areas and children's playgrounds. An outdoor theatre and mini golf are not standard in a residential tower, and they signal a building designed for people to spend time in rather than simply pass through. There is also 24 hour security and concierge, with covered parking.

Interiors built around daily practicality

Homes feature open-plan layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, and private balconies, so light and outlook do most of the work. Smart home features are integrated rather than added on, and the finish specification leans toward durability and clean, contemporary character.

The layouts have clearly been drawn for function first. Kitchens and living areas are organised around how a household actually moves through a home, which matters more over a decade of ownership than any single decorative flourish.

Delivery

One Development is building the project, with completion expected in the second quarter of 2028.

What I would focus on

Orientation and floor level, above all else. On a waterfront tower, the difference between a bay-facing home, a skyline-facing one and an inward aspect is substantial, and it will drive both daily enjoyment and future appeal. View at the hour you would normally be home.

Then decide honestly between simplex and duplex. A duplex separates living and sleeping levels, which suits families and anyone working from home, but it costs internal area for the staircase. Walk both formats before choosing. If storage and a maid's room matter to your household, confirm which specific layouts include them rather than assuming they run across the range.

Who it suits

Families who want space and proper amenities without leaving the city, professionals working in downtown Abu Dhabi who value a short commute and a waterfront address at the end of it, and buyers who want a modern, well equipped building on an island that is already established rather than one still finding its feet.