Best locations to buy commercial properties in Abu Dhabi
- POPULAR AREAS TO BUY OFFICE SPACES
- POPULAR AREAS TO BUY WAREHOUSES
- POPULAR AREAS FOR BUYING SHOPS
- POPULAR AREAS FOR BUYING COMMERCIAL PLOTS
Planning to set up a business in Abu Dhabi? The thriving real estate market offers several options when it comes to buying Abu Dhabi commercial properties. In today’s blog post, discover the top districts for buying offices, shops, warehouses and commercial plots in the capital. We shall also highlight popular Abu Dhabi commercial properties in different areas of the emirate.
BUYING COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN ABU DHABI: AN OVERVIEW
Here is an overview of the best places in Abu Dhabi for investing in commercial properties.
POPULAR AREAS TO BUY OFFICE SPACES
If you are looking for commercial property for sale in Abu Dhabi, the top locations include Al Reem Island, Mussafah and Mohammed Bin Zayed City. Among these, Al Reem Island is the most popular for buying and renting commercial office space in Abu Dhabi.
Let us look at the top 5 buildings with offices for sale in Al Reem Island.
ADDAX PORT OFFICE TOWER
Located at Addax Port, Addax Office Tower is a 68-storey commercial tower. One can find a variety of office space in Abu Dhabi in this building with different sizes and layouts offering contemporary designs. Offices for sale in Addax Port Office Tower offer splendid views of landscaped gardens and the Arabian Gulf, especially from the top floors. Facilities in the building include fully fitted pantries, storerooms, basement and podium parking spaces, maintenance and security.
You can buy fully fitted offices in the building starting from AED 1.65M. Prices for shell-and-core units in Addax Port Office Tower range from AED 1.1M to AED 3.3M.
OCEANSCAPE
The second entry on our list of popular commercial buildings in Al Reem Island is Oceanscape. This is a mixed-use development with residential apartments, offices and retail spaces on offer. Along with uninterrupted views of the sea, facilities in Oceanscape include free parking, valet services, high-speed elevators, security and maintenance. These fully furnished office spaces also come with one or two bathrooms. Prices for Oceanscape offices range from AED 380k to AED 520k.
SKY TOWER
One can also consider the offices for sale in Sky Tower. Upon its completion in 2010, it was the tallest tower in Abu Dhabi, standing 293 m tall and spanning 74 floors. Parking is readily available in the basement, as well as outside the building. Not to mention, one can also find the Shams Boutik Mall on the ground level, offering service, shops and restaurants. You can find shell and core units with covered areas upwards of 1,600 sq. ft. costing AED 1.9M to AED 2.6M. You can also buy spacious fully fitted offices with covered areas exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. and price exceeding AED 11M.
ADDAX PARK TOWER
Also located at Addax Port, Addax Park Tower is a high-rise building offering spacious office spaces with excellent views. Covered areas range from approximately 1,600 sq. ft. to 1,800 sq. ft., while prices range from AED 1.5M to AED 1.9M.
TAMOUH TOWER
Last on the list is Tamouh Tower in Marina Square. The tower has 36 office floors as well as retail space on the ground floor. There is also ample parking space, even for visitors. Floor to ceiling windows create a sense of space and also brighten the offices. You can buy both fitted offices in Tamouh Tower as well as shell-and-core units with prices ranging from AED 1.4M to 3.5M.
POPULAR AREAS TO BUY WAREHOUSES
When it comes to buying Abu Dhabi commercial properties, Mussafah is the most popular location for buying warehouses. Warehouse owners in the vicinity benefit from a sound infrastructure with good roads, multiple entry points and easy access to ports and airports.
Covered areas for warehouses in Mussafah range from 27,000 sq. ft. to 35,000 sq. ft. with average prices of 18M. These include multiple storage areas, office spaces and retail stores, as well as accommodations, bathrooms and prayer areas. One can also get parking spaces for up to 100 cars.
POPULAR AREAS FOR BUYING SHOPS
Let us now turn to shops for sale in Abu Dhabi. Like office spaces, the most popular area to buy shops in Abu Dhabi is Al Reem Island, specifically the aforementioned Oceanscape development. Covered areas for shops for sale in Oceanscape range from AED 621 sq. ft. to AED 749 sq. ft. and prices vary from AED 730k to AED 875k.
Another popular location for buying a shop or supermarket in Abu Dhabi is Al Raha Beach. Stretching over 5 million sq.m of white sand beaches, Al Raha Beach is one of the most sought-after communities in the country, favourable among buyers, tenants, as well as tourists. Top locations to buy shops in Al Raha Beach include Al Raha Lofts (prices starting from AED 1.3M) and Khor Al Raha (prices starting from AED 880k).
Not to mention, those searching for commercial properties for sale in Abu Dhabi can consider buying shops in areas like Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, Al Mushrif and Mussafah.
POPULAR AREAS FOR BUYING COMMERCIAL PLOTS
Finally, let us check out the top areas where you can find commercial land for sale in Abu Dhabi. Once again, Al Reem Island comes out on top among the areas for buying commercial plots in the capital.
Prices for commercial plots in Al Reem Island range from AED 23M to AED 270M, depending on covered area, among other factors. Tamouh is a great location within Al Reem, where you can purchase a 74, 500 sq. ft commercial plot for AED 60M.
Other notable areas for buying commercial land include:
ZAYED CITY
Zayed City offers a nice location for setting up a commercial enterprise. Nearby areas include Al Raha Beach and Mohammed Bin Zayed City, which are some of the best developments in the city. Zayed City is also located close to Abu Dhabi International Airport. You can choose from a variety of sizes and locations for plots in Zayed City, with prices ranging from AED 2.7M to AED 12M.
AL SHAMKHA
This area is located strategically close to the Mussafah Industrial Area. There are several projects lined up in Al Shamkha as part of the 2030 vision for Abu Dhabi, which will add commercial spaces among other features. Prices for commercial plots in Al Shamkha start from AED 4.7M.
This concludes our guide on buying commercial properties in Abu Dhabi. If you want to set up a business in the heart of the city, check out our list of the top areas to rent offices in Abu Dhabi.
You can learn more about setting up businesses in the UAE, such as how to apply for the Abu Dhabi investor/partner visa on MyBayut.
