Al Raha Lofts
Al Raha Lofts, Al Raha Beach — Building Guide (2026)
Building complex: Al Raha Lofts One and Al Raha Lofts Two
Parent community: Al Raha Beach
Developer: Reportage Properties
Completed: Q2 2021 (Al Raha Lofts One); Al Raha Lofts Two subsequently
Storeys: 6 (2 basement levels + ground + 6 residential floors + roof)
Total units: 274 across two buildings — Al Raha Lofts One: 164 units; Al Raha Lofts Two: 110 units
Unit types: Studios, 1–4 bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom lofts, 2 and 4-bedroom duplexes
Size range: From 397 sq ft (studio) to 4,335 sq ft (4BR duplex)
Ownership: Freehold — available to all nationalities
Distinction: Abu Dhabi’s first loft-style apartment development
Architecture: Italian-inspired design with light-toned façades and double-glazed glass exteriors
Views: Canal views and Al Raha Creek waterfront from balconies and terraces
Bus stop: Al Rahah St / Etihad Airways Centre — approximately 2-minute walk; routes 170, 175, K4
Al Raha Lofts — Overview
Al Raha Lofts is a two-building residential development by Reportage Properties on Al Raha Beach — the first loft-style apartment project in Abu Dhabi, completed in Q2 2021. The development comprises Al Raha Lofts One (164 units, 6 floors) and Al Raha Lofts Two (110 units, 6 floors), together delivering 274 apartments ranging from compact studios to 4-bedroom split-level duplexes, all with balconies or terraces facing the Al Raha Creek canal or the waterfront.
The loft format is the defining concept: high ceilings, open-plan layouts, ceiling-height windows, and the spatial character of a European loft apartment applied to a waterfront UAE residential building. Combined with Italian-inspired architecture — light-toned façades, double-glazed glass exteriors that reflect the canal surface — Al Raha Lofts introduced a design language to Abu Dhabi’s residential market that had no direct precedent in the city at the time of completion. The canal-side setting within the Al Raha Beach corridor, with Al Muneera Beach Plaza within a 5-minute walk and the Al Bandar Marina within 5–10 minutes by car, gives the development full access to the district’s social and leisure infrastructure.
Reportage Properties describes Al Raha Lofts as its first residential project in Al Raha Beach and the realisation of its UAE canal-front lifestyle vision. The development is positioned at the accessible end of the Al Raha Beach market — sale prices from approximately AED 950,000 and an ROI range of 6–7.2%* — making it one of the most competitively priced freehold waterfront developments in the corridor.
Al Raha Lofts is Abu Dhabi’s first loft-style residential development — 274 freehold apartments across two Italian-inspired buildings on the Al Raha Creek waterfront, with studios to 4-bedroom duplexes from 397 sq ft, 2 minutes from the bus stop, 10 minutes from the airport, and 5 minutes on foot from Al Muneera Beach Plaza.
Location
Al Raha Lofts is located on Al Raha Street within the Al Raha Beach corridor, in the southeastern section of the district adjacent to the Al Muneera community. The Al Raha Street position gives the buildings direct frontage onto the Al Raha Creek canal — the defining waterway of the Al Raha Beach development — with views up and down the waterfront from balconies and terraces. The E10 highway (Al Salam Street / Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street) runs parallel to Al Raha Street and is accessible within approximately two minutes, providing fast connections to Abu Dhabi city and to Dubai.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 10 minutes via Airport Road. Yas Island — Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World, Yas Marina Circuit — is approximately 15 minutes. Abu Dhabi city centre is approximately 20–25 minutes. Dubai is approximately 50 minutes via E11. Al Muneera Beach Plaza is approximately a 5-minute walk along the canal promenade. Al Bandar Marina is approximately 5–10 minutes by car.
The Units
Studios
Studios at Al Raha Lofts are the smallest units in the development, ranging from approximately 397 sq ft, and are available in Al Raha Lofts One. Each studio has an equipped open kitchen, a sleeping area, and a bathroom. The loft format applies even to studio units — high ceilings and ceiling-height windows distinguish the spatial quality from standard Abu Dhabi studio apartment formats. All studios include a balcony or terrace with canal or neighbourhood views, covered parking, and the full resident amenity access.
One-Bedroom Apartments
One-bedroom apartments are available in both Al Raha Lofts One and Two. Sizes range from approximately 650 to 802 sq ft in the live market, reflecting the range of floor plan types across the two buildings. Each apartment has a bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a guest bathroom, built-in wardrobes, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen with cabinets, countertops, fridge, washing machine, and stove. All units have a balcony or terrace with canal or waterfront views.
Two-Bedroom Apartments and Lofts
Two-bedroom apartments range from approximately 1,002 to 1,060 sq ft based on live rental listings, with larger configurations available as 2-bedroom lofts. The loft format — open-plan, double-height ceiling in the main living area — distinguishes the loft configurations from the standard 2-bedroom apartments within the same development. Both formats have two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, guest bathroom, built-in wardrobes, dressing area in larger configurations, and the canal-facing balcony or terrace. Two-bedroom apartments have one allocated covered parking space.
Three and Four-Bedroom Apartments
Three-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom apartments represent the larger end of the Al Raha Lofts offer. The four-bedroom duplex format occupies two levels, providing the spatial separation of multi-floor living within a mid-rise waterfront building. Sizes reach up to 4,335 sq ft for the largest duplex configurations. All larger apartments have balconies or sun decks of proportional size, full kitchen appliance specification, and multiple allocated parking spaces. Private jacuzzis are available in select units across the development.
Amenities
Building Amenities — Al Raha Lofts One and Two
Al Raha Lofts One amenities include: swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court, football pitch, landscaped gardens, children’s play areas, BBQ zones, retail outlets, covered parking, and 24-hour security. Al Raha Lofts Two adds a jacuzzi and jogging and cycling tracks to the same core amenity base, and also provides concierge services. Private jacuzzis are available within select residential units in both buildings.
The retail provision within Al Raha Lofts One (14 retail spaces; Al Raha Lofts Two also includes retail) gives residents immediate on-site access to shops and services without requiring a car trip for everyday needs. The Lulu Express supermarket (Olive Tower) is within 5–10 minutes on foot from Al Raha Lofts One.
Al Raha Beach Corridor Amenities
As an Al Raha Beach development, Al Raha Lofts residents have access to the full district amenity corridor: Al Muneera Beach Plaza (open-air Gulf-facing retail strip with Leopold’s of London, Berris La Brioche, Meylas Emirati Restaurant, Brite Market, Yellow Submarine Nursery — approximately 5 minutes on foot); the Al Raha Beach Hotel (5-star resort with 900m private beach, spa, and multiple restaurants — approximately 3 km); Al Bandar Marina and its promenade dining (Pacifico TIKI, Ornina, Desert Lotus — approximately 5–10 minutes by car); and Al Raha Mall (approximately 10 minutes by car).
The Loft Concept — What It Means in Practice
The loft apartment concept — first brought to Abu Dhabi by Al Raha Lofts — adapts a design format with deep roots in New York and European urban living for the Abu Dhabi waterfront context. In a standard Abu Dhabi apartment, ceilings typically run at 2.7–2.9 metres. In a loft configuration, ceiling heights extend significantly higher, with the main living area’s vertical dimension creating a sense of spaciousness that the floor area alone would not suggest. Combined with ceiling-height glazing that frames the canal view from floor to top of window, the loft format transforms the relationship between interior space and the waterfront outside.
The open-plan layout reinforces this: kitchen, dining, and living areas flow into a single unrestricted space rather than being divided by partition walls. For residents accustomed to compartmentalised Abu Dhabi apartment layouts, the loft configuration reads as qualitatively different — not merely larger, but spatially distinct in its visual and social character. This spatial differentiation is the primary reason Al Raha Lofts appeals to a specific and consistent resident demographic: urban professionals, designers, and couples who prioritise space quality over bedroom count and who value the design narrative of the building alongside its location.
Dining and Retail
Al Muneera Beach Plaza is approximately a 5-minute walk along the canal promenade from Al Raha Lofts — providing Leopold’s of London (British brasserie), Berris La Brioche (French bakery/café), Meylas Emirati Restaurant, Brite Market (grocery), and Supercare Pharmacy within easy walking distance. Lulu Express is a 5–10 minute walk for daily grocery needs. The Al Raha Boulevard cycling and jogging track connects Al Raha Lofts to the Al Bandar promenade dining strip — Pacifico TIKI, Ornina, Desert Lotus — within approximately 15–20 minutes by bicycle. Al Raha Mall is approximately 10 minutes by car for full-service shopping, cinema, and food court.
Healthcare
HealthPlus Family Clinic Al Bandar is approximately a 15-minute walk from Al Raha Lofts One — the nearest in-district primary care clinic. NMC ProVita International Medical Center and Madinat Khalifa Healthcare Center are both within approximately 10 minutes by car. Mediclinic Khalifa City and NMC Royal Hospital are within the same range via the E10.
Schools
Yellow Submarine Nursery (Al Muneera branch) is approximately 10 minutes by car. First Hope Nursery is within the same range. Raha International School Gardens Campus — Abu Dhabi’s first IB-accredited school — is approximately 10 minutes by car via the E10. ICS Khalifa City (International Community Schools) is also within approximately 10 minutes. The broader Al Raha Gardens school cluster, including Yasmina British Academy and GEMS American Academy in Khalifa City, is accessible within the same school-run window.
Getting Around
By Bus
The Al Rahah St / Etihad Airways Centre bus stop is approximately a 2-minute walk from Al Raha Lofts — one of the shortest bus-stop-to-building distances in the Al Raha Beach corridor. Routes 170, 175, and K4 serve this stop, connecting directly to Abu Dhabi’s central bus network.
By Car
Al Raha Street runs parallel to the E10 highway (Al Salam Street), with access within approximately two minutes. Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 10 minutes via Airport Road. Yas Island is approximately 15 minutes. Abu Dhabi city centre is approximately 20–25 minutes. Dubai is approximately 50 minutes via E11. All units include covered parking.
By Bicycle
The Al Raha Boulevard cycling and jogging track is accessible from Al Raha Street and connects Al Raha Lofts to the full Al Raha Beach waterfront cycling corridor — running from the Al Zeina beachfront through Al Muneera and Al Bandar. The Al Bandar promenade, the Al Muneera canal walkway, and the Beach Plaza are all accessible by bicycle from Al Raha Lofts within the cooler season months.
Sale Prices
Al Raha Lofts is positioned at the accessible end of the Al Raha Beach freehold market. Published sale data:
Starting price: Approximately AED 950,000*
1-bedroom (802 sq ft): Approximately AED 1,284,000–1,400,000*
2-bedroom: From approximately AED 1,400,000*
4-bedroom duplex: Up to approximately AED 4,335,000 (premium configuration)*
All property at Al Raha Lofts is freehold and available to all nationalities. Purchases of AED 2,000,000 or above qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa. Contact Address Point Properties for current listings and floor-specific pricing.*
Rental Prices
Live market data from property portals shows Al Raha Lofts rental activity across the following ranges:
1-bedroom (650–802 sq ft): Approximately AED 90,000–125,000 per year*
2-bedroom (1,002–1,060 sq ft): Approximately AED 115,000–150,000 per year*
Community average: Approximately AED 112,268 per year across available stock*
Duplex/loft premium formats: From approximately AED 150,000 per year*
Rents have increased approximately 9% over the most recent 6-month period tracked.* Contact Address Point Properties for current availability and verified rental listings.*
Investment
Al Raha Lofts delivers a published ROI range of 6–7.2%* across bedroom types, with studio and 1-bedroom configurations typically delivering the higher end of that range.* The combination of the lowest entry price point in the Al Raha Beach freehold market (from AED 950,000*), the design differentiation of the loft concept, and the 2-minute bus stop access make Al Raha Lofts consistently in demand from the young professional and airline professional demographic that rents across the Al Raha Beach corridor.
The development’s position in Al Raha Beach — Abu Dhabi’s top-ranked area for luxury apartment purchases, with a published 6.09% villa ROI in H1 2025 per market research* — gives Al Raha Lofts the district infrastructure and liquidity of the established corridor at entry-level pricing. Contact Address Point Properties for current investment analysis by building and unit type.*
Al Raha Lofts in the Al Raha Beach Market
Al Raha Lofts occupies a distinctive position in the Al Raha Beach building hierarchy: it is the only loft-format development in the district, the only Reportage Properties development in the corridor (all other major buildings are Aldar), and it sits at the most accessible price point in the freehold market. For buyers who want the Al Raha Beach freehold address, the canal waterfront views, and a design-forward interior specification — but who do not want the Aldar premium or the Al Zeina/Al Bandar marina pricing — Al Raha Lofts is the most clearly differentiated alternative.*
The canal-side position in the Al Muneera / Al Seef section of Al Raha Beach means Al Raha Lofts is adjacent to the district’s most active retail and lifestyle strip (Al Muneera Beach Plaza) and within a short drive of the Al Bandar Marina social scene, without being embedded in the higher-cost precincts. The 2-minute bus stop is, by Al Raha Beach standards, exceptional — most Al Raha Beach buildings are 4–8 minutes from the nearest stop.*
Frequently Asked Questions — Al Raha Lofts
What is Al Raha Lofts?
Al Raha Lofts is a two-building residential development by Reportage Properties on Al Raha Beach, completed in Q2 2021. The development comprises Al Raha Lofts One (164 units) and Al Raha Lofts Two (110 units) — 274 total units across studios, 1–4 bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom lofts, and 2 and 4-bedroom duplexes ranging from 397 to 4,335 sq ft. It is Abu Dhabi’s first loft-style apartment development, distinguished by its Italian-inspired architecture, high ceilings, ceiling-height glazing, open-plan layouts, and canal-front views. All property is freehold.
What does “loft-style” mean at Al Raha Lofts?
The loft format at Al Raha Lofts refers to apartments with significantly elevated ceilings (extending beyond the standard Abu Dhabi residential 2.7–2.9 metres), ceiling-height windows that frame the canal view from floor to top of glass, and open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas in a single unrestricted space. This design approach creates a spatial quality — vertical volume, natural light penetration, and visual openness to the waterfront — that standard compartmentalised apartment layouts cannot replicate. The loft concept was established in European and New York urban residential design and represents its first application to Abu Dhabi’s residential market at Al Raha Lofts.
What are rental prices at Al Raha Lofts?
Live market data shows 1-bedroom apartments at Al Raha Lofts renting for approximately AED 90,000–125,000 per year depending on size and floor.* 2-bedroom apartments rent from approximately AED 115,000–150,000 per year.* The community average is approximately AED 112,268 per year across available stock.* Rents have increased approximately 9% over the most recent 6-month period tracked.* All figures are indicative. Contact Address Point Properties for current availability and verified listings.*
Is Al Raha Lofts freehold?
Yes — all property at Al Raha Lofts is freehold and available for purchase by all nationalities. Al Raha Lofts is within the Al Raha Beach designated freehold investment zone. Purchases of AED 2,000,000 or above qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa. The freehold status applies across all unit types — studios, apartments, lofts, and duplexes in both Al Raha Lofts One and Al Raha Lofts Two.
How far is the bus stop from Al Raha Lofts?
The Al Rahah St / Etihad Airways Centre bus stop is approximately a 2-minute walk from Al Raha Lofts — one of the closest bus-stop-to-building distances available in the Al Raha Beach corridor. Routes 170, 175, and K4 serve this stop, providing connections to Abu Dhabi’s central bus network. Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 10 minutes by car; Yas Island is approximately 15 minutes. Al Muneera Beach Plaza is approximately a 5-minute walk.
Summary
Al Raha Lofts is a 274-unit freehold development by Reportage Properties on Al Raha Beach — Abu Dhabi’s first loft-style apartment project, completed Q2 2021. Two buildings: Al Raha Lofts One (164 units, studios to 4BR duplexes, 397–4,335 sq ft) and Al Raha Lofts Two (110 units, studios to 4BR, 550–4,000 sq ft). Italian-inspired architecture, double-glazed glass exteriors reflecting the Al Raha Creek canal. High ceilings, ceiling-height glazing, open-plan layouts, private balconies or terraces with canal views. Amenities across both buildings: pools, gym, tennis court, football pitch, kids’ play areas, BBQ zones, retail, covered parking, 24-hour security; select units with private jacuzzis. Al Rahah St / Etihad Airways Centre bus stop 2-minute walk; routes 170, 175, K4. Al Muneera Beach Plaza 5 minutes on foot. Al Bandar Marina 5–10 minutes by car. HealthPlus Family Clinic Al Bandar ~15-minute walk. Raha International School (IB) ~10 minutes by car. Airport 10 minutes. Yas Island 15 minutes. Sale from AED 950,000; 1BR from ~AED 1,284,000*. Rents: 1BR AED 90,000–125,000; 2BR from AED 115,000*. ROI 6–7.2%*. All property freehold.
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