Abu Dhabi has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Al Maryah Island (ADGM) at the trophy tier.

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Al Maryah Island (ADGM), Corniche & Tourist Club.
  • Prime tier: Al Reem Island, Capital Centre & ADNEC, Khalifa City & Masdar.
  • Established/emerging tier: —.

Abu Dhabi Class A submarkets

Abu Dhabi has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Al Maryah Island (ADGM) at the trophy tier.

TL;DR

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Al Maryah Island (ADGM), Corniche & Tourist Club.
  • Prime tier: Al Reem Island, Capital Centre & ADNEC, Khalifa City & Masdar.
  • Established/emerging tier: —.

By tier

**Al Maryah Island (ADGM)** (trophy, ~AED 2,200/sqm/yr · ≈ $55.6 PSF/yr USD) — Trophy financial free zone. **Corniche & Tourist Club** (trophy, ~AED 1,900/sqm/yr · ≈ $48 PSF/yr USD) — Established trophy waterfront. **Al Reem Island** (prime, ~AED 1,500/sqm/yr · ≈ $37.9 PSF/yr USD) — Mixed-use island with sovereign tenant base. **Capital Centre & ADNEC** (prime, ~AED 1,400/sqm/yr · ≈ $35.4 PSF/yr USD) — Convention and trophy expansion. **Khalifa City & Masdar** (prime, ~AED 1,100/sqm/yr · ≈ $27.8 PSF/yr USD) — Innovation and university campus.

Key facts

cityAbu Dhabi
countryUnited Arab Emirates
regionEMEA
classARentLocal1900 AED/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$517/sqft/yr
vacancy9.2%
typicalLeaseYears3
typicalRentFreeMonths6
submarkets5
primeYieldPct6.6%
trophyCount2
primeCount3

Frequently asked questions

How many Class A submarkets are in Abu Dhabi?
5, ranging from trophy (Al Maryah Island (ADGM)) down to established and emerging clusters.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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