Reem Island is a natural island 600 metres off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. Sorouh Real Estate, Reem Investments, and Tamouh are independently developing parts of the island with projects like Shams Abu Dhabi. Reem Developers define the overall dimensions of the project as 6.5 million square metres and investment costs as exceeding $30 billion. The project has gained international interest as one of the first free zones in Abu Dhabi, where foreign nationals can buy property as leasehold. Located off the northeastern coast of Abu Dhabi city, it is a mixed purpose community with both residential and commercial units.The sub communities within Al Reem Island Community include City of Lights, Najmat Abu Dhabi, Shams Gate District, Shams Gate District, Marina Square, Tamouh etc.