Abu Dhabi · Off-plan & Ready Homes
Own a Modon home in Abu Dhabi, from Shenzhen.
Shenzhen investors compare Abu Dhabi to home prices per square foot and find materially higher net yields with full foreign ownership. Abu Dhabi is around 9 hours away, with off-plan launches and ready-to-move Modon residences and 24-hour advisory callbacks.
Starting from approximately ¥3.1M.
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Modon homes across Abu Dhabi's leading island communities
- 0% Income Tax
No personal income tax on rental income or capital gains in the UAE.
- Golden Visa
10-year renewable residency for property investors from AED 2M.
- Strong ROI
Some of the highest rental yields among global gateway cities.
- Safe & Stable
Ranked among the world's safest cities, with an AA-rated economy.
How buyers in Shenzhen purchase a Modon home in Abu Dhabi
Shenzhen investors compare Abu Dhabi to home prices per square foot and find materially higher net yields with full foreign ownership. Abu Dhabi is around 9 hours from Shenzhen, and the whole purchase can be completed without travelling.
- Flight time to Abu Dhabi
- around 9 hours from Shenzhen
- Entry price
- From ¥3.1M
- Paid in
- AED, funded from CNY
- First payment
- 10% booking + 4% ADREC fee
- Ownership
- 100% freehold, title deed in your name
- Golden Visa
- From AED 2M invested
- Step 1Shortlist from Shenzhen
We send live availability, floor plans and the payment plan for each Modon project that fits your budget in CNY, so you compare before anything is reserved.
- Step 2Reserve remotely
Units are held on a booking form and signed digitally. No trip to Abu Dhabi is required, which matters when the flight is around 9 hours.
- Step 3Remit the first payment
A bank transfer from Shenzhen covers the 10% booking amount plus the 4% Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre registration fee.
- Step 4Pay on milestones, then handover
The balance follows construction milestones on the Modon payment plan. At completion we arrange snagging, handover and, if you want it, letting.
Modon property in Abu Dhabi, answered for Shenzhen buyers
Can someone living in Shenzhen buy an Modon property in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Modon communities are freehold, which means buyers based in Shenzhen can own the property outright in their own name with no residency requirement and no local sponsor. The purchase is registered with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre and the title deed is issued in the buyer's name.
How much do I need to start, in CNY?
Entry level Modon homes start from roughly ¥3.1M. On an off-plan launch the first payment is usually 10% of the price plus the 4% Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre fee, so a buyer in Shenzhen typically transfers around 14% up front and pays the balance on the construction milestones.
Do I have to fly to Abu Dhabi to complete the purchase?
No. Buyers from Shenzhen regularly reserve remotely: units are held on a booking form, documents are signed digitally and funds are remitted by bank transfer. Abu Dhabi is around 9 hours from Shenzhen, so most buyers visit later for handover or snagging rather than to sign.
Which Modon communities suit buyers from Shenzhen?
Investors focused on yield tend to choose apartments in Hudayriyat Island, Bashayer and Nawayef East. Families buying a second home lean towards villas and townhouses in Reem Island, Muheira and Nawayef Village, which is next to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City.
Is the Golden Visa available on an Modon purchase?
A property investment of AED 2M or more qualifies for the 10-year renewable UAE Golden Visa, and it can be met with off-plan units as well as completed homes. Buyers in Shenzhen often combine two smaller units to reach the threshold.
What is the tax position for a Chinese buyer?
Abu Dhabi charges no annual property tax and no tax on rental income. There is a one-off 4% transfer fee at registration. Chinese buyers should still check reporting obligations on overseas assets and rental income at home, which is covered in our China buyer guide.
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Alongside the latest off-plan launches, review completed and sold-out Modon projects with resale enquiries and comparable homes that are still selling.
One of the world's most compelling property markets
0% Income Tax
No personal income tax on rental income or capital gains in the UAE.
Golden Visa
10-year renewable residency for property investors from AED 2M.
Strong ROI
Some of the highest rental yields among global gateway cities.
Safe & Stable
Ranked among the world's safest cities, with an AA-rated economy.
Global Hub
8 hours from two-thirds of the world's population.
Freehold Ownership
100% freehold rights for international buyers in Modon communities.
Modon's master-planned communities across Abu Dhabi
Explore Hudayriyat Island, Reem Island, Bashayer, Al Naseem and Modon's coastal portfolio in Ras El Hekma. Each page links the projects, published prices and handover details we hold.
Pay 80% during construction, 20% on handover on select projects.
Reserve your unit with a 10% down payment.
Completed communities alongside off-plan launches, with handover dates confirmed per project.
Ready to buy? Let's talk.
Our advisors will send you the latest floor plans, price lists and payment plans across off-plan launches and ready-to-move homes, no obligation. Register your interest and we will contact you back within 24 hours.