• The elevation at the Reem Hills community can be seen in this rendering. All photos: Q Properties
    The elevation at the Reem Hills community can be seen in this rendering. All photos: Q Properties
  • Views across Reem Hills and beyond.
    Views across Reem Hills and beyond.
  • An overhead view of the development. The first phase of the project is due for completion in December 2024.
    An overhead view of the development. The first phase of the project is due for completion in December 2024.
  • The project will come with beach access.
    The project will come with beach access.
  • Parkland will provide a serene setting for residents.
    Parkland will provide a serene setting for residents.
  • Different villa styles have been presented in the renderings.
    Different villa styles have been presented in the renderings.
  • Three-storey villas are in contrast to Reem Island's tall apartment towers.
    Three-storey villas are in contrast to Reem Island's tall apartment towers.
  • The villas are set to be surrounded by greenery.
    The villas are set to be surrounded by greenery.
  • The interiors are filled with natural light.
    The interiors are filled with natural light.
  • Another style of villa.
    Another style of villa.
  • The living areas are spacious.
    The living areas are spacious.
  • The featured interiors are modern and should appeal to a broad section of buyers.
    The featured interiors are modern and should appeal to a broad section of buyers.
  • Private swimming pools are included in the renderings.
    Private swimming pools are included in the renderings.
  • Reem Hills is among a number of villa projects announced in Abu Dhabi this year.
    Reem Hills is among a number of villa projects announced in Abu Dhabi this year.
  • Reem Island is a popular location for Abu Dhabi residents and is considered a good area in which to buy and rent.
    Reem Island is a popular location for Abu Dhabi residents and is considered a good area in which to buy and rent.
  • Pathways and grass should provide a pleasant experience for residents.
    Pathways and grass should provide a pleasant experience for residents.
  • There is currently only one villa development on Reem Island.
    There is currently only one villa development on Reem Island.
  • The villa will provide room for all the family.
    The villa will provide room for all the family.

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Reem Hills: first look at new $2.1bn villa development in Abu Dhabi

Project renders show the man-made hill that will feature on Reem Island

Ian Oxborrow
Ian Oxborrow

April 27, 2022

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Property hunters on Abu Dhabi's Reem Island would be hard pressed to find any villas.

The island, a popular location for expatriates in the capital, is dominated by high-rise towers containing hundreds of apartments, plus a cluster of only 42 villas in a development called Nalaya Villas, which opened in 2016.

But that is set to change after Q Properties recently announced Reem Hills, a Dh8 billion ($2.1bn) gated development covering an area of 1.8 million square metres on Reem Island.

The development has a gradation of levels, with the higher-most hill offering "360 degree views", from "greenery to sea", the developer says on its website.

While the number of residential units have not yet been disclosed, the development will feature a park, schools, community centre and retail outlets.

Newly obtained images show a variety of villa styles, with houses surrounded by dense foliage.

Floor-to-ceiling windows feature throughout, with interiors filled with natural light, while private swimming pools also appear to be available at the units.

Properties on an elevation can also be seen, providing views across the island and beyond.

Q Properties last week appointed Abu Dhabi-based Royal Development Company to manage Reem Hills.

A rendering of a villa at Reem Hills. Photo: Q Holding
A rendering of a villa at Reem Hills. Photo: Q Holding

RDC, the property management unit of business conglomerate Emirates Stallions Group, will manage the entire project, from planning to implementation, including the design management and supervision of all contractors, ESG said in a statement.

The first phase of the project is due for completion in December 2024, said ESG, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company.

Reem Hills is one of many property projects announced in Abu Dhabi this year.

There is Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences by Aldar, while Bloom Holding is also tapping into the gated community model with its Dh9bn Bloom Living project, near Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Aldar also announced the acquisition of 6.2 million square metres of land on Saadiyat Island to develop a Dh15bn mega mixed-use project.

Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences - in pictures

  • Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences by Aldar is expected to have a handover in 2025. All renderings: Aldar
    Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences by Aldar is expected to have a handover in 2025. All renderings: Aldar
  • The view from a balcony that overlooks Louvre Abu Dhabi.
    The view from a balcony that overlooks Louvre Abu Dhabi.
  • Another rendering shows a view of the museum from the development.
    Another rendering shows a view of the museum from the development.
  • An illustration of a typical bedroom at Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences by Aldar.
    An illustration of a typical bedroom at Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences by Aldar.
  • The lobby will contain artwork selected in close consultation with Louvre Abu Dhabi.
    The lobby will contain artwork selected in close consultation with Louvre Abu Dhabi.
  • The cafe will also offer a view of the museum.
    The cafe will also offer a view of the museum.
  • A rendering of the living room with floor-to-ceiling windows.
    A rendering of the living room with floor-to-ceiling windows.
  • Another rendering of the lobby shows water features and sculpture.
    Another rendering of the lobby shows water features and sculpture.
  • The pool will have views of Louvre Abu Dhabi.
    The pool will have views of Louvre Abu Dhabi.
  • Residents will have their own private 12-seat cinema.
    Residents will have their own private 12-seat cinema.
  • They can also ask the concierge service to provide a private chef.
    They can also ask the concierge service to provide a private chef.
  • There are special concierge services on offer for residents, such as pet sitting and dog walking.
    There are special concierge services on offer for residents, such as pet sitting and dog walking.
  • A rendering of the Creativite Room, which includes a play area.
    A rendering of the Creativite Room, which includes a play area.
Updated: April 27, 2022, 4:30 AM
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