The real estate market in Abu Dhabi has no shortage of names. Aldar, Reportage, IMKAN, the list is long. But a few mid-size firms have quietly grown their size in the city, and United Avenue Real Estate Development is one of them. Not a famous name in the city, but worth knowing if you are a buyer or investor looking at the mid-market segment of Abu Dhabi. This guide covers what the firm does, where it builds, and how it fits into the wider Abu Dhabi market.
United Avenue Overview
United Avenue Real Estate Development is a property firm based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It works in the build and sale of homes, with a focus on mid-scale to upper-mid-scale projects in growth areas of the capital.
The firm is not a state-backed giant. And it does not hold a public listing. Its size places it in the tier of private developers who target specific districts rather than city-wide master plans. That said, its reach in Al Shamkha, one of the fastest-growing zones in Abu Dhabi, gives it a solid base.
One common point of confusion is that some sources mix up United Avenue Real Estate Development with Abu Dhabi United Real Estate Co. (ADURE), which is a separate entity set up in 2008 as a property management and rental firm. The two are not the same. ADURE manages and leases units, while United Avenue develops and sells them.
Industries & Business Focus
United Avenue Real Estate Development works mainly in:
Homes For Sale:
Studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed units in low-rise buildings. The design of United Avenue has a cleaner, more modern layout with a sense of community.
Retail Space:
Ground-floor retail is part of their mixed-use project. Reeman Garden 1, the most well-known for its work, has retail units and café space on the ground level.
Property Design:
United Avenue handles design and construction as part of its integral work and not just plot resale.
There is no public record of United Avenue holding stakes in hospitality, hotels, or tourism assets, at least not at this point. Their focus appears to stay within the built homes and mixed-use spaces.
Projects in Abu Dhabi
Reeman Garden 1 - Al Shamkha
Reeman Garden 1 is a low-rise project in Al Shamkhah, Abu Dhabi. It has studios, 1, 2, and 3-bed homes. Prices start from AED 450,000. That price point puts it well within reach for first-time buyers and small families, which is likely the intent.
The project is close to public transport and Abu Dhabi International Airport. It is also near schools, clinics, and shops. Amenities include a gym, pool, yoga and garden space, plus retail and café units on the ground floor. Smart home features and high-speed internet are also part of the package. Units are freehold, meaning eligible buyers can own them in full. Handover is set for Q4 2026.
For foreign buyers and small families, freehold status in a well-linked suburb like Al Shamkha is a real draw. The area is part of a bigger urban growth push in Abu Dhabi, and projects here tend to hold or grow in value as the road and service links improve.
It is worth noting that Reeman Garden 1 may already be sold out or near capacity, so if you are looking to buy in, reach out to a broker to check current stock.
The Al Shamkha Advantage
Al Shamkha is not a name that makes global headlines. But inside the property market of Abu Dhabi, it has been drawing steady buyer interest for a few years.
Here is why:
- Located close to Abu Dhabi International Airport, roughly 15 minutes by car. It connects to key roads like Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road and Sweihan Road and sits near Masdar City, Yas Island, and the Al Forsan sports hub.
- Properties here are also priced well below the Abu Dhabi city average. The average sale price in the Al Shamkha area is around AED 1.13 million, far below the wider average of AED 4.33 million in Abu Dhabi.
For investors, this gap is where the upside lives. Buy at a lower base, rent to airport staff, expat families, or professionals, and earn a solid return without taking on a high-ticket risk.
Competitor Comparison
United Avenue is not yet in the same place as the major names in Abu Dhabi. Aldar Properties is the dominant local developer. It is publicly listed and builds on a massive scale. Its Reeman Living project (note: a different project, also in Al Shamkha) has similar unit types to Reeman Garden 1 of United Avenue.
Reeman Living of Aldar targets buyers who want urban living at a more reachable price, with studios and 1-3 bed units in a design-led format. The two projects compete for a similar buyer, and the brand weight of Aldar is hard to match.
Reportage Properties and IMKAN Properties are other mid-to-large players active in Abu Dhabi with freehold units at mid-market rates. Where United Avenue may hold an edge is in size. Smaller projects can mean faster build times, less admin delay, and a more direct buyer-developer link. Some buyers prefer that, especially those buying in the off-plan stage and wanting fewer layers between them and the site team.
What Buyers & Renters Know
For Buyers:
Reeman Garden 1 has freehold ownership (an important point for non-UAE nationals). The price, starting at AED 450,000, is affordable, and with Al Shamkha's growth path, it is a credible hold for 3-5 years.
For Renters:
The United Avenue projects are not positioned as a rental platform directly. But buyers who purchase and rent out units in this area can expect decent demand from airport-linked workers, expat families, and Masdar City staff.
For Investors:
The numbers in this price range give room for yield. At AED 450,000-750,000 per unit in a growing suburb, gross rental yields in the 6-8% range are possible, which aligns with similar Abu Dhabi suburban projects.
Conclusion:
United Avenue Real Estate Development is a private, mid-size firm making its mark in the suburbs of Abu Dhabi. It is not a headline name, not yet anyway. But its work in Al Shamkha, a district that growth plans of Abu Dhabi clearly favor, puts it in a good spot.
Reeman Garden 1 is the clearest proof of what the firm does: practical, modern homes at an entry-friendly price, with proper amenities and a freehold title. For a buyer who wants a foothold in Abu Dhabi without paying Saadiyat or Yas Island prices, this kind of project deserves a close look.
