The Gate Tower 2, Al Reem Island

Gate Tower 2 is part of The Gate Towers (also known as The Gate Shams Abu Dhabi or The Gate District Towers). The 66-storey residential high-rise has three basement levels and a unique two-level sky bridge consisting of duplex units and penthouses. You can find 832 residential apartments in the tower ranging from studios to 3-bed units.

The Gate Towers (The Gate Shams Abu Dhabi or The Gate District Towers) were launched in 2007 and completed in 2013. This project by Aldar Properties is just 10 minutes away from Abu Dhabi Downtown.

Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi has seen massive development in recent years. This master project alone occupies 25% of the island. The Gate District is an important landmark featuring three tall residential towers and The Arc. Gate Tower 2 is one of these buildings offering luxurious residential apartments, penthouses and townhouses.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Al Reem Island
• Developer: Aldar Properties
• Date of completion: 2013
• Number of floors: 66
• Number of units:  832
• Unit type: Studio, 1, 2 and 3-bed flats
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Gym, swimming pool and jacuzzi

Basement parking in Gate Tower 2, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, has 4,713 slots.

Visitors may get parking space, but not for long hours. Guests may have to use the street parking area when the residential units are fully occupied.

Six high-speed elevators provide access to all floors. These lifts operate at 7 m/s.

The cleaning staff is dedicated to maintaining residential floors. Moreover, the apartments have double-glazed windows to protect residents from extreme heat.

Besides security staff at the gates, there’s CCTV installed in lobbies and residential floors.

There are six equipped gymnasiums in the complex. Two swimming pools are on the ground floor, including a lazy river. The children’s pool is separate and covered. One can also relax in a jacuzzi or enjoy a steam bath.

Gate Towers offer many outdoor, leisure and sports facilities. One can practise tennis in the multi-purpose sports court or stroll around the garden. There are running tracks and jogging trails too. A covered kids’ play area with swings is set up at the poolside.

Round-the-clock concierge services are available.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing The Gate Tower 2 floor plans.

Gate Tower 2 has 832 ready apartments, some of which are fully furnished. There are studios, 1-bed and 2-bed flats, and spacious 3 and 4-bedroom apartments. Penthouses are built on the bridge that extends over the three towers.

Studio flats in Gate Tower 2, Abu Dhabi, cover 580 sq. ft. to 610 sq. ft. Each unit includes a living room, an open kitchen and a fitted bathroom. Also, the availability of built-in wardrobes and cabinets and ample space in kitchens is another plus.

1-bed flats in The Gate Tower 2, Reem Island, cover 747 sq. ft. to 768 sq. ft. Another type that comes with an extra study cover 947 sq. ft. Each apartment has an en-suite and a guest bathroom, a dedicated laundry space and a furnished kitchen.

The Gate Tower 2, Al Reem Island, has 15 different floor plans for 2-bedroom apartments. Apart from a standard 2-bed unit, there’s a larger option that comes with an extra study and the other that consists of a maid’s room. The covered area for these apartments is 1,071 to 1,320 sq. ft. They feature built-in wardrobes and storage space.

3-bedroom flats in Gate Tower 2 cover 1,669 sq. ft. to 1,858 sq. ft. These units have spacious bedrooms with double-glazed windows, built-in closets and en-suite bathrooms. There’s a guest bathroom attached to the hall and an open kitchen with a separate space for laundry.

These are duplex units featuring a separate entertainment foyer and a private pool. Penthouses cover a large area of up to 5,000 sq. ft. and can have four or five bedrooms. Ideal for anyone looking to move into a luxurious apartment in Abu Dhabi, these units occupy the 64th and 65th floors.

You can travel around the complex using a bus but getting a taxi is also a convenient option.

Popular modes of transportation near Gate Tower 2 would be Bus 7 and Bus 63. The closest stations, including the one at Gate Towers’ entrance, are accessible within a few minutes on foot. Boutik Mall Bus Station is at a mere 10-minute walking distance, and Sorbonne University Station is 13 minutes away.

There are many cafes and restaurants in Al Reem Island near Gate Tower 2, especially in the Boutik Mall. Reaching them takes about 2 minutes via car. Some other nearby eateries include the likes of:

• Eat and Drink Restaurant
• Marjouha
• Tummy Yummies Resto Cafe

With over 40 branches across the UAE, Eat and Drink Restaurant near Al Reem Island offers Arabic, Lebanese and Chinese cuisine and is only 5 minutes away from The Gate Tower 2.

Marjouha, at a 6-minute drive, offers Lebanese food. Tummy Yummies Resto Cafe is 7 minutes away by car. Their menu includes a variety of pizza, pasta and burgers.

Finding supermarkets in Reem Island near Gate Tower 2 won’t be an issue since local and popular stores are at a short distance. These include:

• Al Maya Supermarket
• Waitrose

Al Maya Supermarket is just a block away. It has all kinds of everyday goods, groceries, and fresh-baked items. There’s a mini-mart near Mangrove Place, and Waitrose is a 5-minute drive.

• Repton School
• GEMS Winchester School
• Mosaic Nursery

Established in 2013, Repton School is around 5 minutes away from the tower. It is an all-through school and follows the National Curriculum of England.

GEMS Winchester School is 13 minutes away. It offers classes from FS2 to Year 9 and follows the National Curriculum of England.

Residents with younger kids can consider Mosaic Nursery, which is 6 minutes away from The Gate Tower 2, Abu Dhabi.

• Sun Tower
• Sky Tower
• Mangrove Place

Besides the two blocks within The Gate Tower, residential buildings like Sun Tower, Sky Tower and Mangrove Place are close neighbours of Gate Tower 2, Al Reem Island.

Shams Gate District is an award-winning complex serving as a landmark for the area itself. The location allows residents to easily connect to key business and employment hubs, including Reem Island Investment Zone, Al Maryah Island and Saadiyat Cultural District.

Gate Tower 2 is also close to Shams Boutik and the City of Lights. Other notable landmarks in the vicinity include:

• Sorbonne University
• Linear Park

The project is positioned at the centre of Al Reem Island and connected to major commercial hubs. It is 7 minutes away from Sorbonne University, close to Gateway Park. Linear Park is also only a short drive away.

Gate Tower 2 has higher prices and rents. However, these apartments generate high returns on investment, so they can be a good opportunity for investors interested in Abu Dhabi real estate.

Those who want to live in Downtown Abu Dhabi will find living on Reem Island difficult as it is slightly away from the city centre.

Shams Boutik is the nearest landmark.

Gate Tower 2 has a gym, a swimming pool and a jacuzzi.