Object 1 enters Abu Dhabi market with the launch of A1LA Residence
The project is designed to align with end-users’ needs, ensuring investment credibility, and demonstrates dedication to the emirate’s future
Developer Object 1 has made a significant announcement by launching its first residential development in Abu Dhabi – A1LA Residence. This milestone is said to mark a pivotal moment in the company’s expansion into the capital city.
Object 1’s entry into the Abu Dhabi property market is characterised by its long-term commitment to the region. The project is designed to align with the end-user’s needs, ensuring investment credibility, and demonstrating a clear dedication to building for the emirate’s future.
Located on Al Reem Island, A1LA Residence will comprise 171 units, including 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments, as well as a limited collection of 2- and 3-bedroom duplexes across 17 residential floors. The project spans 247,022sqft of built-up area, with handover scheduled for Q4 2028.
The development is designed around 3-levels of amenities, including a sky pool on the 17th floor, cinema, clubhouse, gym, yoga and pilates room, BBQ area, games room, kids’ play areas, outdoor sports zones, and landscaped social spaces.
Tatiana Tonu, CEO of Object 1 said, “Our decision to enter Abu Dhabi is based on long-term conviction. We are not approaching the emirate as an opportunistic market cycle play, but as a developer committed to building residential projects that hold their value over time, serve real communities, and reflect the standards of a capital that is planning decades ahead. A1LA Residence brings together a proven location, clear market fundamentals, and a development strategy grounded in reliability, quality, and long-term relevance. As Abu Dhabi advances under Economic Vision 2030, we see strong alignment between the emirate’s direction and the kind of projects we want to deliver.”
This strategy follows the developer’s acquisition of 4-waterfront plots on Al Reem Island, totaling over 2m sqft. The combined project value is US $1.23bn . This acquisition reflects Object 1’s long-term perspective on Abu Dhabi as a market characterised by institutional strength, sustainable growth, and increasing demand for well-positioned residential communities.
Al Reem Island’s rental yields, consistently ranging from 6% to 8%, further enhance its appeal to both end-users and income-focused investors. The island provides access to Downtown Abu Dhabi and close proximity to Saadiyat Island’s cultural and leisure attractions.
