Baia

Baia is a townhouse development by Reportage Properties, located within the Al Raha Beach master community in Abu Dhabi. The project comprises 23 three- and four-bedroom townhouses across a single building, currently under construction and available for purchase.

# The development and its position in Al Raha Beach

Al Raha Beach occupies a stretch of Abu Dhabi's northern coastline, positioned between the city centre and Abu Dhabi International Airport. The master plan integrates residential plots, retail corridors and waterfront promenades into a connected coastal district that has attracted a mix of owner-occupiers and long-term investors over the past decade.

Baia sits within this framework as a deliberately contained project. Twenty-three units across one building is a considered scale: intimate enough to preserve a neighbourhood character, without the anonymity that larger developments can produce. Reportage Properties, an Abu Dhabi-based developer with a portfolio across the UAE, has positioned the project at a mid-luxury price point that reflects the land value and specification without overstretching into ultra-premium territory.

Construction is under way, with progress currently at its early stages.

# Residences, layouts and specification

The range covers two configurations: three-bedroom townhouses and four-bedroom townhouses.

Three-bedroom units run from 1,989 sq ft to 2,302 sq ft, priced between AED 4,007,635 and AED 4,813,634. Four-bedroom units span 2,031 sq ft to 2,581 sq ft, with prices from AED 4,370,889 to AED 4,983,711. The spread across configurations is modest, which suggests consistent finish levels throughout rather than a tiered product hierarchy.

Interiors are delivered fully finished, with tiled bathrooms, vanity units, double-glazed windows and central air conditioning as standard. Units are unfurnished, giving buyers the latitude to specify their own interiors without paying a developer premium for furniture packages that rarely suit individual taste. Each residence includes private outdoor space, either a balcony or a terrace depending on the unit type.

Service charges are set at AED 3 per sq ft annually, a figure that places running costs within a manageable band for this category of property.

# Amenity provision on site

The communal facilities are functional and well-matched to the scale of the project. A swimming pool, a gym, a dedicated children's pool and play area, landscaped gardens, BBQ areas and seating spots are all included. There are also designated pet-friendly areas within the landscaping.

For a 23-unit development, this is a reasonable amenity offering. Residents gain private access to facilities without sharing them with hundreds of neighbours, which is a material consideration for buyers who prioritise space and quietness over resort-style excess.

# A buyer profile and market positioning

Baia addresses a particular kind of purchaser: one who wants a full-sized family home in Abu Dhabi rather than an apartment, values proximity to the waterfront without paying for a front-row address, and prefers a small-community setting over a large-scale mixed-use tower block.

The per-square-foot pricing, calculated from the listed figures, sits in a range consistent with finished townhouses in established Abu Dhabi coastal locations. For buyers comparing Abu Dhabi against Dubai's villa and townhouse market, the capital continues to offer competitive capital values at equivalent specification levels, with lower population density and a more measured pace of development.

International buyers from the GCC, the UK and Europe have shown sustained interest in Abu Dhabi's freehold zones over the past several years, drawn partly by the emirate's more conservative development pace and partly by portfolio diversification rationale. A project at this scale, with fixed pricing and a clear specification, suits buyers who want straightforward due diligence rather than the complexity of a larger phased community.