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.
5
projects
AED 780,000
entry price
AED 953,000
top of the range
4
developers
1,338 sqft
avg. starting size
2027 to 2027
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Bloom HoldingBloom Arjaan by Rotana
Al Saadiyat island · 2024
FromAED 953,000
Siadah DevelopmentYas Beach Residence
Yas Island · 2027
FromAED 900,000
Castor Real Estate DevelopmentICONA Residence
Abu Dhabi · 2027
FromAED 950,000
Towaiji Real Estate DevelopmentReeman Residence 01
Abu Dhabi · 2027
FromAED 915,999
Siadah DevelopmentAl Mahra Residence
Masdar City · 2023
FromAED 780,000
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.
Siadah Development, Bloom Holding and Castor Real Estate Development are the most active developers here. Disclosed starting prices open at AED 780,000 and reach AED 953,000, with handovers scheduled between 2027 and 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How much do apartments in Abu Dhabi under AED 1M cost off-plan?+
Across the 5 projects currently tracked here, disclosed starting prices run from AED 780,000 to AED 953,000. The lowest entry points right now are Al Mahra Residence (from AED 780,000), Yas Beach Residence (from AED 900,000) and Reeman Residence 01 (from AED 915,999).
When would these projects be handed over?+
Every project in this selection is currently scheduled for handover in 2027. 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?+
4 developers currently have matching projects, led by Siadah Development (2), Bloom Holding (1), Castor Real Estate Development (1) and Towaiji Real Estate Development (1). 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.
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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.