Marina Bay

A completed, move-in ready DAMAC tower on Al Reem Island

Marina Bay stands out first for a detail few DAMAC projects in Abu Dhabi can offer: the building is finished and ready to move into. The tower has 25 floors, a commercial ground floor and three podium levels housing covered parking and technical areas. It contains more than 350 apartments and commercial units, a scale that changes how the ground floor works. Al Reem Island sits 300 metres from downtown and roughly 20 minutes from the international airport. The unit mix runs from studios to three-bedroom apartments, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the marina and the Gulf. For a buyer, the appeal is that everything can be seen before purchase, with no bets placed on a 3D render.

Studios to three-bedroom units, all freehold

The lineup starts at studios and goes up to three-bedroom units, with no unusual layouts. Floor plans are described in the brochure as generous, and every unit comes with double-glazed windows plus balconies depending on the plan. Freehold status gives foreign buyers full ownership, a point that still matters in Abu Dhabi, where several areas remain leasehold only. Floors in the living areas are ceramic tile, walls are painted plaster. This standardisation makes upkeep and re-letting simpler. It's a product built to be occupied quickly, not one meant for lengthy customisation.

A kitchen delivered fully fitted from day one

DAMAC hands over kitchens with a level of fit-out that's uncommon at this price point. Laminate cabinetry, stone countertops, the fridge, cooker, hood and a washing machine with drying function are included where the layout allows it. Walls between the countertop and upper cabinets are tiled, floors are ceramic. In practical terms, a tenant can move in without buying major appliances. For a landlord, that cuts the initial furnishing budget and speeds up leasing. This kind of turnkey finish is part of what explains the project's family-oriented positioning.

Games room, sauna and jacuzzi on the amenity list

The amenities go beyond the usual pool, gym and garden combination. Marina Bay adds a games room with billiards, table tennis, foosball and carrom, a clear signal that it's aimed at families with children. A sauna, a jacuzzi and a hammam area round out the wellness offering. The pool opens directly onto the waterfront, and the gym has separate changing rooms for men and women. A colourful play area is set aside for younger residents, and a lounge with large screens and sofas serves as a shared common space. The whole set-up is run by an Owners Association responsible for maintaining the common areas.

Ground-floor retail with a built-in customer base

The brochure presents the ground-floor retail units as a selling point in their own right. They benefit from a captive audience of more than 350 apartments and units, on top of foot traffic from the surrounding neighbourhood. Multi-level parking and landscaping add to the appeal for retailers. Restaurants, cafes and shops nearby already form an active commercial fabric. For an investor interested in retail rather than residential, the space is ready to use as is, with no structural work needed. This is one of the few projects where the ground floor is marketed as an investment product distinct from the apartments above.

Al Reem Island, a mixed-use district 20 minutes from the airport

Al Reem Island brings together office towers, residential towers, malls and dining across a master plan designed by international architects. The island is 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and sits within easy reach of Dubai. A beach lies 300 metres from Marina Bay, a practical plus for everyday life. The neighbourhood is built around open green spaces, play areas and cycling paths. DAMAC has been building in this market since 2002 and has delivered close to 32,000 homes across the region. Marina Bay is a good example of its formula in Abu Dhabi: a dense, fully equipped residential product available right away.