Abu Dhabi for a Mauritian investor: investment zones and projects
Abu Dhabi opens certain investment zones to buyers of all nationalities. DARI registration at 2%, Al Jubail Island and Ramhan Island as published, for an investor based in Mauritius.
Many of our Mauritian clients already know Dubai, but fewer realise that Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, also offers projects open to foreign investors. This guide does not compare Abu Dhabi with any existing Mauritian property scheme; it sets out only what the official pages and the project pages confirm.
A destination followed by the same adviser
Our dedicated page lists nine projects in Abu Dhabi, spread across Saadiyat, Yas and Al Reem islands, alongside the more recent Al Jubail, Ramhan and Al Hudayriyat developments. The adviser who follows your purchase in Dubai can follow the same file in Abu Dhabi, with no need to change contact.
The legal framework for a foreign buyer
Law No. 19 of 2005 on Real Estate Ownership in Abu Dhabi, amended in 2019, grants non-UAE nationals the right to own property within designated investment areas. According to an ADREC press release from July 2026, Abu Dhabi now counts 50 investment zones open to investors of all nationalities.
Al Jubail Island, an enclave surrounded by mangroves
Bada Al Jubail, developed by LEAD Real Estate Developer for Jubail Island Investment Company, offers nine mansion typologies on plots from 2,000 to 6,000 sqm, each with a private beach and mooring, within a community the project page describes as an AED 4 billion community. The island's official developer states that foreign ownership is open without restriction. Price on request.
Ramhan Island, a beachfront villa masterplan
Ramhan Island, by Eagle Hills, offers standalone villas of 3 to 7 bedrooms, across 19 villa types, each with beach access, within a masterplan planned for 1,060 villas and 900 apartments. The ownership regime and nationality eligibility are not confirmed on an official source for this island: this point is confirmed with your adviser before any reservation. Price on request.
DARI registration fees
For an off-plan sale, registration is initiated by the developer on the ADREC's DARI platform, for a fee of 2% of the sale price for full ownership, or 1% for musataha, plus an AED 400 electronic administrative services allowance. Which party pays this fee is set out in the sale and purchase agreement (SPA).
The Golden Visa, under conditions, with no Mauritian comparison
The federal Golden Visa threshold of AED 2 million in property investment also applies in Abu Dhabi, always under conditions confirmed with the authorities. Both projects presented here show a price on request: neither is presented as eligible before the exact price is confirmed. This guide draws no comparison with Mauritius's own residency-linked property schemes, which remain separate, Mauritius-specific arrangements.
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One adviser, two Emirati destinations
A Mauritian investor already working with Orven on a Dubai file does not need a different contact to explore Abu Dhabi. Your adviser knows the full UAE selection, Dubai and Abu Dhabi alike, and can compare both destinations against your budget and goal without asking you to rebuild a file with a separate contact. Escrow, registration and remote follow-up work on comparable logic in both cities, even though the registration platforms themselves differ, Oqood in Dubai, DARI in Abu Dhabi.
What this guide does not cover
This guide does not set out any local property tax rule in Abu Dhabi, any resale rule for a property bought in an investment zone, or any comparison with a Mauritian tax scheme. Those points, where they apply to you, are confirmed separately with your adviser and, where relevant, a tax adviser, rather than assumed from Dubai's own rules.
The same follow-up, whichever destination you choose
Whether a Mauritian investor ultimately chooses Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or both, the follow-up Orven offers stays consistent: regular updates on the file, exchanges by WhatsApp or video call, and a current-availability check before any recommendation. Nothing prevents comparing both destinations in parallel before deciding, with your adviser's help.
Working with Orven
Your Orven adviser, based in Dubai, can present the Bada Al Jubail and Ramhan Island project pages and confirm current availability. Our guide on buying property in Dubai from Mauritius sets out our approach to a remote purchase, which carries over to Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi destination page lists all of our project pages for this destination, and the invest from Mauritius page gathers our content for your country.
To compare a project in Abu Dhabi with one in Dubai, message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com.
FAQ
Can a Mauritian investor own property in Abu Dhabi? Yes, within designated investment zones open to investors of all nationalities under amended Law No. 19 of 2005.
Does Abu Dhabi compare to Mauritius's own residency-linked property schemes? No, this guide draws no comparison with those Mauritian schemes; it presents only what the official UAE pages confirm.
What is the price for Bada Al Jubail or Ramhan Island? Both remain on request at this stage; your adviser passes on the price once the developer confirms it.
Who pays the 2% DARI registration fee? The paying party is set out in the sale and purchase agreement (SPA), with no default rule assumed in this guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a Mauritian investor own property in Abu Dhabi?
Yes, within designated investment zones open to investors of all nationalities under amended Law No. 19 of 2005.
Does Abu Dhabi compare to Mauritius's own residency-linked property schemes?
No, this guide draws no comparison with those Mauritian schemes; it presents only what the official UAE pages confirm.
What is the price for Bada Al Jubail or Ramhan Island?
Both remain on request at this stage; your adviser passes on the price once the developer confirms it.
Who pays the 2% DARI registration fee?
The paying party is set out in the sale and purchase agreement (SPA), with no default rule assumed in this guide.
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