Radisson Residences Tower 3, City of Lights
Royal Development Holding is developing Radisson Residences Tower 3, a residential apartment tower in the City of Lights district on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The tower carries the Radisson hotel group's residential brand, part of the Radisson Residences cluster on the island. Construction began in September 2026. The scheduled handover is September 2029.
Al Reem Island: What the Address Delivers
Al Reem Island sits directly off Abu Dhabi's main island, separated by a narrow channel and connected by road bridges. The island holds freehold zone designation, which means non-UAE nationals can own property here outright with full legal title. For international buyers and expatriates, that structure changes the ownership arrangement compared to a leasehold.
The City of Lights is the high-density residential section of Al Reem Island. Towers, ground-floor retail, and services are concentrated here, giving residents a compact daily environment. Al Maryah Island, directly adjacent to Al Reem, is home to the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) financial district. A resident in the City of Lights can reach ADGM in minutes by car, which matters for professionals based at that hub.
Beyond the island, central Abu Dhabi is roughly 10 to 15 minutes by road. Reem Mall, international schools, and medical facilities sit on the island itself, meaning essential services do not require leaving Al Reem. For an investor, freehold ownership adjacent to one of Abu Dhabi's main financial districts gives this address a clear location thesis.
AED 950,000: One Price on the Table
The listing records AED 950,000 as both the floor and ceiling, presenting a single price point. Whether this reflects one apartment configuration in the current release or a targeted first tranche, the entry cost is fixed: AED 950,000 for an apartment in a branded tower on Al Reem Island.
This price targets a buyer who wants a branded, freehold address in a well-connected district. Owner-occupiers seeking proximity to ADGM and investors sizing a single-apartment holding in a freehold zone both fall within this bracket.
Apartments in a Branded Tower
The units are apartments in a tower operating under the Radisson hotel group's residential brand. The Radisson Residences label places the building in the hotel-branded residences category, a product type that attaches hotel group identity to a residential address.
Amenities: Built for Residents Who Stay In
| Theme | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens |
| Security | CCTV Security |
| Family | Children Nursery |
| Dining | Restaurants |
An indoor pool is a meaningful practical feature in Abu Dhabi. Summer temperatures make outdoor pools unusable for months at a time; an indoor facility operates without that seasonal constraint. The children's nursery on-site caters to families with young children and shapes the resident profile the developer is targeting: this is not a building aimed only at singles and couples. On-site restaurants provide a food option without leaving the complex. The landscaped gardens add outdoor space within the building's footprint. The overall amenity set suits a resident who wants daily life largely self-contained.
Three Years to Handover: September 2029
Construction began in September 2026. The scheduled completion is 29 September 2029, approximately 36 months from now. A buyer at this stage is committing to an off-plan purchase with a three-year gap before receiving keys.
For an investor, rental income starts in late 2029 at the earliest. For an owner-occupier, the construction period provides lead time for lease exit, financing, and relocation arrangements. The project is under active construction, which removes the uncertainty of a commitment made before ground has been broken.
