Radiant Square, City of Lights: Apartments at AED 485,000 with a 10% Down Payment
Radiant Square is a residential apartment project in City of Lights on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Radiant Enterprises Real Estate began construction in April 2024. The project offers apartments at a single fixed price with a payment structure that keeps upfront costs low and shifts the majority of payments into the construction phase and beyond.
Getting In for 10%
The payment structure is the strongest case for Radiant Square. A 10% down payment on an apartment priced at AED 485,000 secures the unit for AED 48,500 upfront. That is a low initial outlay for a freehold apartment on Al Reem Island.
| Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 15% |
| At handover | 30% |
| Post handover | 45% |
The 45% post-handover tranche is the defining feature of this structure. A buyer takes the keys after paying just 55% of the total purchase price. The remaining AED 218,250 comes due after handover. For investors, rental income from the unit can start covering ongoing installments before the purchase fully settles. For owner-occupiers, this removes the pressure of paying the bulk of the price before getting access to the property. The schedule suits buyers who need to spread financial commitment across a longer horizon rather than concentrating it at the point of reservation or handover.
AED 485,000: One Configuration, One Price
The listed price is a fixed AED 485,000. Both the minimum and maximum are the same figure. Radiant Square is not offering a tiered range across studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. There is one apartment type at one price.
For buyers, this eliminates the complexity of choosing between configurations and price bands. The decision is direct: does this product fit your plan at this price, or not? At AED 485,000, the entry sits at an accessible level for Al Reem Island, making it a practical starting point for first-time buyers in the Abu Dhabi market or investors looking to add a low-capital-entry unit to an existing portfolio. The single-price structure also simplifies budgeting, since there is no risk of a buyer being priced out of their preferred unit type after initial commitment.
Al Reem Island and City of Lights
Al Reem Island sits directly off Abu Dhabi's central waterfront, connected to the mainland by bridge. City of Lights is the area within Al Reem Island where Radiant Square is located. It is a built-out residential cluster with in-community dining, retail, and daily services. Residents have access to core amenities close by without depending on the wider city for everyday needs.
The address puts residents close to Abu Dhabi's main commercial and institutional centres. Al Maryah Island, home to the Abu Dhabi Global Market and major financial institutions, lies nearby. The Corniche waterfront is accessible in the other direction. For professionals working in the city's central districts, Al Reem Island is a well-connected base.
Al Reem Island has an active rental market. The island's proximity and transport links to central Abu Dhabi make it a practical location for city workers seeking owned or rented accommodation. Investors in Radiant Square are operating in a market with an established tenant base.
What the Building Offers
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and wellness | Gymnasium, Well-being and Fitness |
| Community | Mosque, Restaurants, Shared Pool |
| Security | CCTV |
Six amenities is a focused and functional offering for this price tier. The package covers fitness, wellness, a pool, in-building dining, prayer access, and security. The emphasis is on practical daily use rather than premium lifestyle features.
The mosque is the standout element in the set. On-site prayer facilities are not universal across Abu Dhabi residential towers, and their inclusion here shapes the building's resident profile clearly. This is a project that suits buyers and tenants who treat on-site prayer access as a daily requirement. Combined with the restaurant and pool, the amenity package supports a self-contained routine without needing residents to leave the building for most everyday needs.
Timeline
Construction at Radiant Square started in April 2024. The targeted completion was December 2024, a date that has now passed. The project is likely at or past the handover stage, which means construction-phase risk for a buyer entering now is minimal.
