The waterfront development on Al Reem Island will introduce Abu Dhabi's first Rixos-branded residences, offering apartments and signature lofts alongside hospitality-led amenities.
September 16, 2026 | Riya Malhotra | UAE | Real Estate | 2 Min Read
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East & West Property Development has broken ground on Rixos Al Reem Residences, marking the start of construction on Abu Dhabi's first Rixos-branded residential development.
Located on Al Reem Island, the waterfront project will comprise 386 branded residences, ranging from one- to four-bedroom apartments to signature loft units. It is also East & West Property Development's first branded residential project in the capital.
The groundbreaking ceremony brought together the developer's senior leadership and project partners including Rixos Residences, Nationwide Middle East Properties, Aedas, HBA Residential, ABSONS General Contracting and Pioneer.
Rixos Al Reem Residences has been designed by Aedas, with interiors by HBA Residential, bringing the Rixos hospitality concept into a residential setting centred around personalised service, wellness and resort-inspired living.
The development will provide a range of wellness, leisure and family-focused amenities, alongside curated dining concepts.
Residents will also have access to hospitality-style services including concierge, valet and 24-hour security, while homeowners will receive additional privileges through Accor One Living.
Sabreen Khalifa Al Mansoori, Vice President of Strategic Sales & Market Integration and Managing Director of East & West Property Development, said the groundbreaking represents an important milestone in the company's plans to deliver premium residential destinations in Abu Dhabi.
She added that the project reflects the developer's confidence in Abu Dhabi's continued growth as a destination for both living and real estate investment.
Cenk Ünverdi, Chief Operating Officer at Rixos Hotels and All-Inclusive Collection, said the project marks an important step in bringing the Rixos residential experience to Abu Dhabi and establishing a new benchmark for branded living in the capital.
East & West Property Development is the Abu Dhabi development arm of East & West Properties and focuses on premium residential and mixed-use developments in the emirate.
The wider group has delivered more than AED 10 billion in premium residential real estate across the UAE, with Rixos Al Reem Residences forming part of its strategy to expand its presence in Abu Dhabi.
The project also adds to the growing pipeline of branded residences in the capital, as developers increasingly combine residential ownership with hotel-style services, lifestyle amenities and internationally recognised hospitality brands.
Source: Gulf News – GN Focus, published 14 September 2026.
