City Of Lights, Al Reem Island

The City Of Lights is an exquisite waterfront community located in the centre of Al Reem Island. The project was established by Al Reem, Sorouh, and Tamouh Investments. The City Of Lights Reem Island is home to 60 towers including 8 commercial and 52 residential buildings. This mega project can accommodate approximately 80,000 residents. The thriving new development serves as a landmark, offering residents the opportunity to relish exclusive amenities amidst the serene backdrop of natural mangroves and a waterfront city.

• A mixed-use development
• Comprises 60 towers which feature a mix of properties
• Properties include apartments, penthouses and townhouses
• Commercial spaces, marina facilities, residential towers and parks

The highlights of City of Lights Al Reem Island are:

• Spans 140 acres of land
• Mixed-use properties
• Shared Swimming pool and gym
• Children playground

City of Lights Reem Island encompasses a breathtaking community nestled within a lush waterfront oasis that spans 140 acres of land. This premier development includes signature office and residential towers, commercial spaces, hotels, service suites, marina facilities, parks, amenities, and an exquisite waterfront promenade.

All buildings are strategically positioned within a pedestrian-friendly waterfront area, featuring interconnected plazas adorned with distinctive clusters of date palms.

Properties in City Of Lights Reem Island include 60 towers which including 52 residential and 8 commercial towers. Apartments in these residential buildings comes in studios to 5-bedroom units. These units comprise spacious bedrooms, full bathrooms, built-in wardrobes, living and dining area, an open kitchen, waterfront balcony and parking spaces.

Al Reem Island City of Lights also feature 4 and 5-bedroom penthouses for sale. The unit sizes vary between 4,271 sq. ft. and 5,130 sq. ft. These units have master bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, a living and dining room, a well-equipped kitchen, a family room, a study room, a storage area, a laundry room, a maid’s room with maid’s bathroom, spacious terrace and car parking spaces.

2 to 4-bedroom townhouses in City of Light Reem measure around 1700 sq. ft. to 3500 sq. ft. depending on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.

Those looking for City of Lights floor plans can browse through the 2D and 3D plans available for popular buildings.

There are covered parking spaces in City Of Lights. Visitors can use public parking spaces available in the area.

Al Rayfah Street / City of Lights bus stop, Al Rayfah Street / Al Reem City Of Lights bus stop, Hazza’ Bin Zayed Street / Al Maryah Street bus stop and Hazza’ Bin Zayed Street/ Al Reem Street bus stop are the nearest bus stops from the area. One can catch buses 65 and 67 from these stops. These are accessible within 5-minute drive.

SPAR Express – Omega Tower, Grandiose Supermarket and Mangrove Mini Market are some nearest options for grocery shopping. Some of the best supermarkets in Abu Dhabi such as Carrefour, Waitrose and Lulu Express Fresh Market have branches in the area. These supermarkets are accessible within 5-minute drive.

Al Aziz Mosque and Reem Central Park Mosque are accessible at a 6 to 7-minute drive from City of Light Reem.

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan Mosque is among the popular Abu Dhabi mosques, located on Hameen Street. It is accessible at a 9-minute drive.

Some of the best churches in Abu Dhabi are located in Al Mushrif. These include St. George Orthodox Cathedral, New Life Fellowship, St. Nicholas Church and St. Joseph’s Cathedral among others. These are accessible at a 15-minute drive by car.

Parents can enroll their children at the nursery schools located within short drive. These include:

• Liverpool Nursery
• Redwood Montessori Nursery
• Hummingbird Nursery

Liverpool Nursery is another option that follows the national curriculum for England. It is located at a 3-minute drive.

Redwood Montessori Nursery has two branches in the vicinity. One branch is located on ground floor of Shams Boutik Mall and one at The Gates Towers. It follows the Montessori method for students aged 3 months to 6 years. This pre-school is reachable within 5-minute drive.

Hummingbird Nursery follows the EYFS curriculum. It enroll students aged 3 months to 4 years. It is accessible at a 6-minute drive.

Schools near City Of Lights Reem Island are:

• Repton Abu Dhabi School (5 minute drive)
• Abu Dhabi Grammar School (7 minute drive)
• International Community School ( 9 minute drive)

Repton School Abu Dhabi is a British curriculum school established in 2013. It is considered to be one of the best British schools in Abu Dhabi and has been awarded the ‘Very Good’ rating by the Department of Education and Knowledge, Abu Dhabi (ADEK). The curriculum taught at the school is a combination of the National Curriculum of England and the subjects mandated by the Ministry of Education of UAE. The Rose Campus comprises of Nursery, Foundation Stage 2 and Year 1 classes. This campus is accessible to 5-minute drive.

Abu Dhabi Grammar School is a private K-12 school that follows the Canadian curriculum.

The nearest college located at a distance of 10-minutes is Emirates College of Technology – City Campus. For higher education, residents have the option to get enrolled into Sorbonne University which is in close vicinity.

Clinics near City Of Lights consist of:

• Kaya Skin Clinic
• Aster Clinic
• Oasis Medical Centre

Kaya Skin Clinic is an international chain which functions in advanced dermatological solutions for both men and women. Its branch is located in Abu Dhabi Mall. It is eight-minutes away. Aster Clinic is a friendly neighbourhood medical centre that is specialised in pathology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, paediatrics and dentistry.

There is a Community Pharmacy located at a distance of one-minute drive from the community. It is a full-service health-care pharmacy in the UAE.

One of the closest hospitals is Cleveland Clinic which is designed to address a number of critical and complex care requirements. It is a 364-bed facility with 5 clinical floors, 3 treatment and diagnostic levels and 13 floors of acute and critical inpatient units. It is six minutes drive away. Other hospitals near City Of Lights include Burjeel Day Surgery Center and LLH Hospital.

The City Of Lights is located on the southern side of Shams Abu Dhabi, the communities nearby include:

• Al Maryah Island
• Shams Abu Dhabi
• Najmat Abu Dhabi

Al Maryah Island lies to the west of the community, is accessible via Al Reem Street and Al Falah Street. Shams Abu Dhabi lies close to the new Central Business District on Al Sowwah Island. It is six minutes away from the locality. Najmat, lying to the south of the community, is situated at the centre of the economic powerhouse of the oil-rich UAE and the cosmopolitan city.

Although the community is filled with retail facilities, Abu Dhabi Mall is a mall near City Of Lights with around 200 shops and 40,000 visitors per day. The mall is accessible in five minutes drive by car via Al Reem Street. It has plenty of coffee shops and restaurants, a Cineplex, children’s play area and some popular outlets such as:

• Paris Gallery
• Grand Stores 
• H&M
• Zara
• Carolina Herrera
• The One 
• Marina Furniture
• Jashanmal

The shopping mall is located in central Abu Dhabi, UAE. The mall opened back in 2001 and has over 200+ shops, a cinema and a food court. It is located next to the Beach Rotana hotel and has direct access from the hotel.

Another shopping destination is Shams Boutik mall which is located in the Al Reem Island. The mall is interconnected to the iconic Sun & Sky Tower. It is located at a distance of three minutes drive. It hosts a variety of retail outlets, features activities for kids and some retail outlets such as:

• Nando’s
• The Kettle Corner
• Soulfull

Another retail spot located nearby is the Galleria Mall on Al Maryah Island which is also one of the top 10 malls in Abu Dhabi.

Residents can visit one of the nearest Abu Dhabi Mall and choose food options available in the mall such as:

• Chili’s
• Charleys Philly Steak
• Café Nero
• Cinnabon
• Dunkin’ Donuts’

Other restaurants near City Of Lights consist of:

• Johnny Rockets 
• Hanoi Cafe & Restaurant
• Popeyes

Johnny Rockets is an American burger chain that serves fast food items and burgers. It is located in Shams Boutik in Level 1. The timings of the restaurant are from 9 am – 12midnight. It is accessible in three minutes drive. Hanoi Cafe & Restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant which is located one minute drive away by car. Popeyes is a fast-food restaurant that is operated by Al Yasat Catering and Restaurant Supplies. Its timings are from 11 am – 1 am.

Nightlife options near City Of Lights consist of Trader Vic’s, which is five minutes drive away; Captain’s Arms located in Al Zahiyah; and Vertical BAR, Filipino Bar & Restaurant is a 13-minutes drive away.

One of the beaches near City Of Lights, which is 19-minutes away, is Corniche Beach. It stretches parallel to the famous Corniche Road and is one of the best beaches in Abu Dhabi. The beach has over 1100 parking spaces and a separate section for families and singles. One can enjoy the views of crystal blue water at the beach and the beautiful palm trees. Another beach located nearby is Al Sahil Beach which is 18-minutes away. For sports fanatics, the beach provides football and volleyball courts. There are also small restaurants at the beach that residents or expats can head to.

Leisure activities near City Of Lights include:

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque 
• Emirates Heritage Village 
• Mangrove National Park

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the notable landmarks near City Of Lights, located at a distance of 17-minutes. It is the largest mosque in the UAE and also stands out as one of the largest mosques in the world. It is the only mosque which captures a unique link between Islam and other cultures of the world. The architects of the mosque were Emirati, Italian and British and inspiration was drawn from Egypt, Pakistan, Morocco and Turkey. It has a capacity of 40000 visitors and worshippers.

Heritage Village is one of the heritage sites in Abu Dhabi which is accessible in 22-minutes. One can head to this site to experience some of the crafts that were practised like blacksmithing, glass blowing, pot making, leather tanning and weaving. It also provides a leisurely experience because the museum hosts a jewellery exhibition and the history of pearl diving. One can also visit the nearest Mangrove National Park which has over 60 species of birds and offers kayaking and other water activities. It is a 15-minutes drive away.

Outdoor activities in City Of Lights consist of:

• Shared swimming pool
• Children’s nursery/play areas
• Shared gym
• Outdoor leisure and recreation area
• Tennis court

City Of Lights is a community that has some famous residential and mixed-use towers such as Marina Bay. Those towers offer a variety of luxurious facilities to people living there.

There are also some fitness centres near City Of Lights such as Primal Gym six-minutes away; Golden Eagle Gym, 11-minutes drive away and Top Gym which is accessible in 12-minutes.

Beauty salons near City Of Lights consist of:

• Boudoir Beauty Lounge
• NStyle Beauty Lounge
• Ricky’s Ladies’ Salon

Boudoir Beauty Lounge is located at a distance of two-minutes drive from the community. The salon is located on Level 1 of Shams Boutik mall. NStyle Beauty Lounge provides a range of services such as hair care, nail care, waxing, body massages, facials and spas. It is accessible in 10-minutes. Ricky’s Ladies’ Salon is famous for providing a variety of skin and hair services. The salon specialises in keratin treatment and hair rebonding.

A 2-day outdoor event, the Promenade, usually takes place at the City of Lights at Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi emirate. A number of activities that residents and expats can enjoy include performing arts, fun demonstrations, fitness classes, dance, and art shows, culinary delights, kid’s entertainment activities, water sports and cultural workshops.

There are a number of pages on Facebook that residents can join for community-related information. These include Al Reem Island City of Lights C6 building and City of Lights – Al Reem Island. The two public groups that residents can become part of include Al Reem Island Community and Reem Island community official page.

One can involve in a lot of fun activities while residing in the community such as dining at some of the best restaurants, shopping in the best malls of Abu Dhabi and visiting famous leisure attractions close by. However, the bridges to and from the city can get jammed during rush hours and the number of projects in the development phase are quite high.

• Abu Dhabi International Airport, 30-minutes away
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, 18-minutes away
• Mangrove National Park, 15-minutes away
• Yas Island is 23-minutes away