Who it will suit
- Buyers who want to live in the city centre, on an island, in a low-rise home: a combination Abu Dhabi has not offered before.
- Owners thinking long term, who want to be ready when the first phase is released.
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Lulu Island
“Can I buy on Lulu Island?” Start with an official launch and registered project, not an unofficial offer.
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Explore the setting
Locate Lulu Island on Portavia’s interactive Abu Dhabi map, then use Map or Satellite to explore its surroundings.
Open Abu Dhabi area map ↗Lulu Island lies just off Abu Dhabi’s Corniche. Its central setting is distinct from the established residential islands; confirm the current official development and sales status before considering any unit.
The island, briefly
- Location: off the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
- Today: reachable only by boat. Bridges to the Corniche and Mina Zayed are part of the plan.
- Backed by: Eagle Hills, the developer, under Abu Dhabi’s Plan 2030.
- The plan: a low-rise residential community, with apartments, villas and mansions, beaches, green space and a canal through the middle.
- History: built as a breakwater between 1986 and 1992, opened briefly to the public with restaurants and a ferry around 2007, then closed after 2009. Earlier plans never went ahead.
- Status: verify the current official project launch, registration and phase information before considering an offer. This guide does not confirm available units.
Schools and nurseries
The nearest today are on the mainland, close to the Corniche.
Who it doesn’t suit
- Status: verify the current official project launch, registration and phase information before considering an offer. This guide does not confirm available units.
- Buyers who need a handover date before they commit. None has been announced.
- Status: verify the current official project launch, registration and phase information before considering an offer. This guide does not confirm available units.
What the average hides
There is no average yet. The first launch will set the reference price for the island, and the first buyers will be the ones who knew it was coming.
Questions before your shortlist
Someone is offering me a unit on Lulu Island. Is it real?
Until the developer announces a launch, treat any offer with care. A genuine off-plan unit in Abu Dhabi is sold through a project registered with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), with payments into an escrow account. Ask to see both.
Is Lulu Island the same as the 2007 attraction?
Lulu Island lies off Abu Dhabi’s Corniche. Confirm current development and sales information with the responsible developer and ADREC; this guide does not establish that a unit is available.
Will foreigners be able to buy on Lulu Island?
That depends on the zone the island is given. Foreign freehold ownership in Abu Dhabi applies inside designated investment zones, so confirm the island’s status when sales open.
When you are ready
Read Portavia’s published market context or discuss a specific home or phase.
Editorial review: 9 October 2026. School admissions, planned facilities, phase completion, access and ownership conditions must be confirmed for the exact property. This guide does not confirm available units, prices or returns.