Off-Plan

Apartments for sale in Abu Dhabi under AED 1M

Below AED 1M is the pure yield segment: gross rental returns here are typically the highest in the market, and payment plans often stretch a modest down payment across three or more construction years. What the price point will not buy is prime land, so the discipline is developer quality and district trajectory rather than address prestige. Note that this ticket size sits below the AED 2M Golden Visa threshold on its own.

49

projects

AED 340,000

entry price

AED 990,000

top of the range

22

developers

1,180 sqft

avg. starting size

2026 to 2029

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See all 49 matching projects in the off-plan catalogue

Apartments are the deepest and most liquid segment of the UAE off-plan market, which cuts both ways: the widest choice of payment plans and price points, but also the segment where tower quality varies most between developers. The projects that hold value at handover share the same traits: a developer with a delivery track record, a district with real infrastructure spending, and service charges that leave room for net yield.

Abu Dhabi's off-plan market is narrower and more institutional than Dubai's, dominated by Aldar and a handful of established names, with most launches concentrated on the investment zones of Saadiyat, Yas and Al Reem. Prices per square foot typically undercut comparable Dubai waterfront stock while the tenant base, anchored by government and energy employers, is unusually stable.

Aldar Properties PJSC, Radiant Enterprises Real Estate and Reportage Real Estate are the most active developers here. Disclosed starting prices open at AED 340,000 and reach AED 990,000, with handovers scheduled between 2026 and 2029.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do apartments in Abu Dhabi under AED 1M cost off-plan?+

Across the 49 projects currently tracked here, disclosed starting prices run from AED 340,000 to AED 990,000. The lowest entry points right now are PUD Residences 1 (from AED 340,000), Reeman Living By Aldar Properties (from AED 365,000) and Reeman Living Phase 2 by Aldar (from AED 407,000).

When would these projects be handed over?+

Scheduled handovers in this selection currently range from 2026 to 2029. Dates come from the developers' sales programmes and can move, so ask us for the construction status of any specific project.

Which developers are active in this segment?+

22 developers currently have matching projects, led by Aldar Properties PJSC (11), Radiant Enterprises Real Estate (7), Reportage Real Estate (6) and Bloom Properties (3). We work with all of them directly and are paid by the developer, never by you.

Can a purchase here qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?+

Starting prices in this selection sit below the AED 2M Golden Visa threshold on their own. Buyers targeting the 10-year visa either combine two purchases or step up a price bracket; ask us to structure it, including with Abu Dhabi off-plan stock.

Direct access, developer-paid commission

We place buyers directly into every project on this page, and our commission is paid by the developer, not by you. Ask us for the payment schedule, the real resale picture and whether a launch is worth your money before you commit.