Bab Al Qasr Royal 28

Bab Al Qasr Royal 28 is a branded residential development by Burtville Developments, located on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, comprising three residences within a single building scheduled for completion at the end of 2029.

# A French-inflected tower on Al Reem Island

Al Reem Island has spent the better part of a decade consolidating its position as Abu Dhabi's most design-conscious residential address, drawing developers who recognise that the island's waterfront setting demands architecture with some conviction. Burtville Developments has responded with a building language drawn from classical French precedent: grand arches, columned facades and proportions that prioritise height and symmetry over the flat-plane minimalism common elsewhere on the island.

The development contains just three residences. That figure is the most significant fact about the project. At that scale, it functions less like an apartment building and more like a private maison, with the attendant sense of exclusivity that no marketing language can manufacture.

Ceiling heights reach 3.6 metres slab to slab. The surrounding plot dedicates 78 per cent of its area to landscaped grounds, which at this density of occupation translates to substantial private green space per household.

# Residences, layouts and finish

Homes at Royal 28 range from 2,226 to 2,730 square feet, priced between AED 3.95 million and AED 5.22 million. Every residence is delivered fully furnished, a relatively uncommon commitment at this tier of the Abu Dhabi market.

The specification is detailed and, where it can be verified, brand-attributed. Kitchens are semi-closed and fitted with Siemens appliances. Bathrooms carry Roca sanitary ware. Flooring runs to parquet wood and natural marble, with decorative wall treatments and wooden accents used selectively throughout. Bedrooms include built-in wardrobes. Furniture comes from THE One; televisions are Samsung; vertical circulation is handled by OTIS lifts.

The effect is a residence finished and equipped to a hotel standard from the moment of handover, without the usual delay of a fit-out project.

# Amenities tied to the Bab Al Qasr brand

The Bab Al Qasr name carries specific hospitality privileges that extend beyond the building itself. Owners receive access to a private beach and pool, alongside dining and spa discounts and a suite of on-demand services associated with the Bab Al Qasr hotel operation.

Within the development, amenities include two infinity pools, sky gardens, outdoor fitness and yoga areas, paddle and sports courts, children's play spaces, and interior facilities covering a library, coworking area and wellness rooms. Given that only three households share these provisions, the ratio of amenity to resident is considerable.

# Al Reem Island: connectivity and urban infrastructure

Al Reem Island sits directly off the north-eastern edge of Abu Dhabi island, linked by road to the city's main business and administrative districts. The area accommodates hospitals, international schools, retail centres and public parkland within a compact geography, making daily logistics straightforward for families and professionals alike.

The island's coastal position means most apartments face water or open sky, and the planning framework has preserved meaningful green corridors. None of that is unique to this development, but it contextualises the address for buyers comparing Abu Dhabi against Dubai's more landlocked residential zones.

# Who this project suits, and where it sits in the Abu Dhabi market

Three units is an unusual production run for any developer. It appeals to a specific kind of buyer: one who finds the anonymity of a 200-unit tower unappealing, wants a turnkey product without the friction of an interior project, and values the service infrastructure of a hotel brand without living inside one.

For international buyers, the AED 3.95 million entry point (approximately £860,000 at current rates) positions Royal 28 below comparable branded residences in Dubai's prime corridors, while the Al Reem Island address offers the relative calm of Abu Dhabi's pace of development. The 2029 completion horizon suits buyers buying off-plan with a medium-term outlook, whether for personal use or as a held asset in a market that has shown sustained price support through the mid-2020s.