Abu Dhabi has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Al Maryah Island (ADGM) at the trophy tier.
Abu Dhabi has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Al Maryah Island (ADGM) at the trophy 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.
| city | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| country | United Arab Emirates |
| region | EMEA |
| classARentLocal | 1900 AED/sqft/yr |
| classARentUsd | $517/sqft/yr |
| vacancy | 9.2% |
| typicalLeaseYears | 3 |
| typicalRentFreeMonths | 6 |
| submarkets | 5 |
| primeYieldPct | 6.6% |
| trophyCount | 2 |
| primeCount | 3 |
Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.