Reem Eleven: A 10% Entry Point on Al Reem Island
What Saas Properties Built on Shams Abu Dhabi
Reem Eleven is an apartment project by Saas Properties, located in the Shams Abu Dhabi precinct on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The development covers a wide range of apartment sizes, from studios at 444 sq ft through to three-bedroom units reaching 2,744 sq ft. Construction broke ground in September 2024.
With a 10% down payment and apartments starting at AED 850,000, the project positions itself as an accessible entry into the Al Reem Island market. It targets a broad buyer spectrum, from compact-unit investors to families seeking generous floor plans within an island community.
What Living on Al Reem Island Means in Practice
Al Reem Island connects to the Abu Dhabi mainland by bridge, sitting just northeast of the city center. Shams Abu Dhabi is one of the island's more developed precincts, with residential towers and commercial activity already established.
The island is roughly a 10-minute drive from Abu Dhabi's central business district and around 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. For daily life, that translates to urban convenience without the congestion of downtown. The waterfront setting gives the area a distinct residential character compared to mainland apartment districts, and the island functions as a self-contained community with retail and services at ground level.
What AED 850,000 Gets You
The listed price is AED 850,000 for a studio apartment of 444 sq ft. Both the minimum and maximum listed prices sit at the same figure, so this represents a single entry-level data point rather than a range across unit types.
The full unit mix adds depth. One-bedroom apartments come in at 855 sq ft. Two-bedroom layouts range from 1,173 to 1,503 sq ft, offering a meaningful size difference between the two configurations. Three-bedroom apartments show the widest spread: 1,281 sq ft at the compact end up to 2,744 sq ft at the top. A buyer considering the smaller three-bedroom is making a fundamentally different space trade-off than one looking at the largest layout, so floor plans and layout efficiency become the key differentiators in that bracket.
From Studios to Family-Sized Layouts
Studios and one-bedroom units target investors or young professionals who want a compact foothold on Al Reem Island with lower capital exposure. These suit yield-focused purchases or starter homes.
Two-bedroom apartments serve couples or small families who need a second room without jumping to a higher price bracket. The size difference between the two available configurations gives buyers flexibility to choose tighter or more generous proportions depending on how they use the space.
Three-bedroom apartments cover the broadest range. The smaller three-bedrooms work for families who prioritize location and amenities over raw floor area. The larger ones, particularly the 2,744 sq ft layout, offer space that competes with villa-scale living while keeping residents within an apartment community.
What the Building Includes
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Leisure | Infinity Pool, Barbecue Area |
| Wellness | Gymnasium, Shared Spa |
| Outdoors | Landscaped Gardens |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Services | Valet Parking, CCTV Security |
The amenity set covers the core categories without overreaching. An infinity pool paired with a shared spa positions the project above basic mid-market apartment spec. Valet parking is a notable inclusion for a tower in this price segment and signals a developer targeting residents who expect a layer of service beyond functional living space.
The barbecue area and landscaped gardens point toward a community-oriented building rather than one built purely for unit density. These social amenities tend to matter more to owner-occupiers than to remote investors.
Where the Timeline Stands
Construction started in September 2024 with an expected completion of December 2025. That date has passed, which means the project has likely reached handover or is in its final construction stages.
Getting In for 10%
| Phase | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 20% |
| At handover | 70% |
A 10% down payment keeps the barrier to entry low. On the AED 850,000 studio price, that translates to AED 85,000 upfront. Only 30% of the total is due before handover, with the remaining 70% payable as a lump sum at completion.
This structure works for buyers who want to lock in a unit with minimal initial capital but need to have the bulk of financing ready by handover. Given that the expected completion date has already passed, buyers entering now would face construction-phase installments due immediately or on a compressed timeline rather than spread across months of building progress.