A1LA Residence

A1LA Residence is a 66-unit residential building developed by Object 1 on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, offering one, two and three-bedroom apartments alongside two and three-bedroom duplexes, currently under construction and available for purchase.

# The building and its position on Al Reem Island

Al Reem Island sits just off the northeastern coast of Abu Dhabi city, connected to the mainland and increasingly established as one of the emirate's principal addresses for residential density and urban infrastructure. Object 1 has positioned A1LA Residence as a boutique offering within this context: 66 residences across a single building, a scale that sits well below the tower counts typical of the island's larger mixed-use developments.

The name draws on "Ayla", an Arabic word for the soft halo of light around the moon. That reference carries through to the architectural language, which favours pale, neutral surfaces and an interior palette built around natural textures rather than high-contrast finishes. Construction is under way, with readiness progress at an early stage.

Service charges are set at 8 AED per square foot, a figure buyers should factor into holding-cost calculations from the outset.

# Residences: layouts, sizes and what the duplex tier offers

The unit mix runs from one-bedroom apartments starting at approximately 855 square feet to three-bedroom duplexes reaching 5,810 square feet at the top of the range. That breadth is notable for a 66-unit building. Most buyers will land somewhere in the middle: two-bedroom apartments cluster between roughly 1,207 and 1,911 square feet, with duplex formats extending to around 2,936 square feet.

Three-bedroom configurations follow a similar pattern. Standard apartments sit at approximately 1,919 to 2,058 square feet, while the larger duplex formats range from around 2,353 square feet to a ceiling just above 5,810 square feet. The latter, priced at AED 10,748,963, represents the top of the building's offering.

Pricing across the range spans AED 1,832,523 for the entry-level one-bedroom to AED 10,748,963 for the largest three-bedroom duplex. All residences are delivered semi-furnished.

Interiors use integrated kitchens with contemporary fittings, neutral tonal palettes and natural material textures across surfaces. The specification reads as considered without venturing into the bespoke territory of Abu Dhabi's highest-tier projects.

# Amenity provision across the building

The amenity programme is more extensive than the building's boutique scale might suggest. On the wellness side, residents have access to a gym, a yoga and Pilates room, a swimming pool with deck, a sky pool, a kids' pool, and outdoor sport areas. The social infrastructure covers a clubhouse, cinema, game room, kids' play room and an outdoor lounge.

The sky terrace and sky pool elevate the rooftop portion of the building, offering elevated outdoor space that smaller developments on the island rarely include at this price point.

No spa facility or concierge service is listed in the confirmed amenity set.

# Al Reem Island: infrastructure and daily connectivity

Al Reem Island has grown substantially over the past decade. It holds a range of retail, dining and healthcare facilities, with several international schools operating on or adjacent to the island. The waterfront promenade provides pedestrian leisure space, and the island's road connections give residents reasonably direct access to Abu Dhabi's central business district.

Future infrastructure investment, including additional parks and transport links, forms part of Abu Dhabi's published urban development agenda for the area. Buyers should note that specific timelines for those additions are subject to government planning schedules rather than the developer's own programme.

# Who A1LA Residence suits, and where it sits in the Abu Dhabi market

The project addresses a gap that Abu Dhabi's residential market has historically underserved: boutique mid-rise delivery with a credible amenity stack, at price points that remain accessible relative to comparable Dubai addresses. A one-bedroom at roughly AED 1.9 million on a semi-furnished basis, in a low-unit building with a sky pool and cinema, represents a different value proposition from what most Abu Dhabi tower schemes offer at the same ticket size.

For international buyers, the duplex formats are the most distinctive consideration. Floor areas above 3,000 square feet in a single building of 66 units carry an inherent scarcity that larger developments cannot replicate. GCC buyers seeking a principal Abu Dhabi residence, and European or Asian investors looking for a managed entry into the UAE capital rather than Dubai, will find the scale and specification here consistent with that objective.

Construction is at an early stage, so purchasers are buying off-plan with the attendant risks that carries. Object 1 is an active developer in the UAE market; buyers should conduct their own due diligence on delivery timelines once an escrow number and completion date are confirmed.