Elie Saab Waterfront

Elie Saab Waterfront is a residential tower on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, developed by Ohana Developments in collaboration with the Elie Saab brand, offering apartments priced from AED 2.15 million to AED 4.85 million with completion scheduled for Q1 2027.

# The Tower and Its Position on Al Reem Island

Al Reem Island sits roughly 600 metres off Abu Dhabi's north-eastern shore, connected to the mainland by a series of bridges. It was among the first areas in the emirate to gain freehold status, which accelerated its transformation from a largely undeveloped landmass into one of Abu Dhabi's more densely built residential and commercial districts. That history matters: freehold tenure here is well established, not experimental.

Elie Saab Waterfront occupies a waterfront plot within this district, and its design draws from the couture house's aesthetic vocabulary: fluid lines, an Art Deco sensibility, and a material palette intended to reference the movement of water. The tower is a single building. Its architecture is shaped by the collaboration between Ohana Developments and the Elie Saab brand, which extends the label's presence in the Gulf property market beyond its earlier Dubai projects.

The surrounding area has matured considerably. Retail, schools, healthcare facilities and parks are established across Al Reem, and the island's proximity to both Saadiyat Island and Al Maryah Island gives residents access to Abu Dhabi's primary cultural and financial districts within a short drive.

# Residences, Layouts and Specification

Apartments range from one to three bedrooms, with a penthouse at the upper end of the building. Sizes run from approximately 1,055 square feet to just over 2,120 square feet, covering the full spectrum from a well-proportioned one-bedroom to a generous three-bedroom or penthouse layout.

The finish is described as full modern with high-quality materials carrying an Art Deco motif throughout. Kitchens come fully equipped as standard. Furniture is available as an optional package under the Elie Saab brand, which allows buyers to take delivery of a turn-key interior or apply their own specification. For investors targeting the short-let or serviced-apartment segment, the branded furniture option simplifies the path to market.

Service charges are fixed at 17 AED per square foot annually, a figure worth factoring into yield calculations before exchange.

# Amenities Within the Building

The amenity offering is contained but coherent. A swimming pool, gym, children's play area, garden and a coffee shop are included within the development.

These are not extensive facilities by the standards of Dubai's larger master-planned communities, but they suit the building's character. The coffee shop is a small detail that carries real day-to-day utility: residents of apartment buildings in this price bracket increasingly treat an in-building café as a baseline expectation rather than a luxury addition.

# A Market Positioning Note for International Buyers

Abu Dhabi has moved more deliberately than Dubai in opening its real estate market to international capital, but Al Reem Island's freehold status removes the principal legal barrier for non-UAE buyers. Elie Saab Waterfront falls into a price range, AED 2.15 million to AED 4.85 million, that sits comfortably below Abu Dhabi's ultra-prime threshold while carrying a branded identity that tends to support resale liquidity.

For buyers weighing this against comparable offerings in Dubai's established waterfront districts, the value differential remains meaningful. Abu Dhabi's rental yields on Al Reem have historically tracked well against the capital cost, and the island's continued infrastructure investment suggests the supply pipeline remains controlled. The Q1 2027 delivery date places it within the medium-term horizon that suits buyers seeking capital growth during construction without an extended hold period.