# Lulu Island Abu Dhabi — Full Site Summary

> https://luluislands.ae
> Last updated: 2026-08-28
> News coverage date: 2026-08-26

## About this site

luluislands.ae is an independent information and marketing website covering the redevelopment of Al Lulu Island (commonly called Lulu Island) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is not an official Eagle Hills Properties website. Content is based on publicly reported information and is updated when official details are released.

## Current status (August 2026)

As of 25–26 August 2026, construction activity has been confirmed on Al Lulu Island. Heavy machinery — including cranes and excavators — and workers transported to the island by boat have been observed on site. This indicates Eagle Hills Properties has moved from planning into active execution on the island's redevelopment.

Eagle Hills Properties, an Abu Dhabi-based developer headed by Mohamed Alabbar (founder of Emaar Properties), is behind the current Lulu Island redevelopment. Eagle Hills is also developing Ramhan Island, another major island project in the emirate.

No official project name, masterplan details, unit count, unit types, pricing, payment plans, launch date, or handover timeline has been publicly announced by the developer.

## About Al Lulu Island

- Location: Approximately 500 metres off the Abu Dhabi Corniche, facing the city centre
- Size: Approximately 400–470 hectares (source-dependent)
- Origin: Man-made island; reclamation began in the late 1980s and was completed in 1992
- Name: "Al Lulu" means "the pearl" in Arabic, reflecting Abu Dhabi's pearling heritage
- Planning context: Referenced within Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 as part of the emirate's long-term development vision

## Historical context

Previous development efforts on Lulu Island did not result in a lasting residential or commercial destination:

- Late 1980s: Reclamation begins
- 1992: Reclamation completed
- 2003: Lulu Island Corporation established
- 2006: Sorouh Real Estate masterplan with Arquitectonica (abandoned)
- 2007: Brief public opening with restaurants, cafes, and ferry service
- 2009: Ferry service suspended; island went dormant
- 2010: SOM proposal for a 75-storey "Lulu Tower" (never built)
- Later: Sasaki masterplan study (planning exercise only)

These historical plans are separate from the current Eagle Hills redevelopment.

## What is not yet known

The following have not been officially announced:

- Official project name
- Unit types and configurations
- Total number of units or residences
- Pricing or price ranges
- Launch or sales registration date
- Expected handover or completion timeline
- Published masterplan or neighbourhood layout
- Payment plan details
- Specific amenities and facilities
- Brochure or marketing materials

## Site structure

### Pages

- / — Homepage with all content sections
- /sitemap — Human-readable HTML sitemap
- /sitemap.xml — XML sitemap for crawlers
- /sitemap-images.xml — Image sitemap
- /llms.txt — Concise LLM discovery file (this document's short form)
- /llms-full.txt — This full summary

### Homepage sections

1. Hero — Breaking news banner; construction confirmed August 2026; registration form
2. What's Happening Now (#whats-happening) — Detailed latest update with at-a-glance facts
3. About the Island (#about) — Location, size, name, Plan Abu Dhabi 2030
4. History (#history) — Interactive timeline of island development
5. Eagle Hills (#developer) — Developer background and other Abu Dhabi projects
6. What We Don't Know Yet (#unknowns) — Transparent list of unannounced details
7. FAQ (#faq) — Eight frequently asked questions with sourced answers
8. Register (#register) — Hero registration form
9. Be the First to Know (#notify) — Footer registration form

## Frequently asked questions (summary)

Q: What is happening with Lulu Island in Abu Dhabi right now?
A: Construction confirmed as of late August 2026; no official project details announced.

Q: Who is developing Lulu Island?
A: Eagle Hills Properties (Mohamed Alabbar).

Q: Is Lulu Island the same as Al Lulu Island?
A: Yes — same man-made island off the Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Q: How big is Lulu Island?
A: Approximately 400–470 hectares; ~500 m from the Corniche.

Q: Has Lulu Island been developed before?
A: Yes, including a brief 2007 public opening and several abandoned masterplans.

Q: Why did previous plans fail?
A: Each prior attempt stalled or closed for different reasons; none relate to the current Eagle Hills project.

Q: When will properties be available to buy?
A: No official announcement; register on luluislands.ae for notifications.

Q: Is Lulu Island part of Plan Abu Dhabi 2030?
A: Referenced in the 2030 framework; specific project details not yet published.

## Contact / registration

Visitors can register via forms on the homepage to receive notifications when Eagle Hills officially announces Lulu Island units, pricing, and launch details. Forms submit to Formspree.

## Technical / discovery

- Canonical URL: https://luluislands.ae
- Staging: https://luluislandsae.vercel.app
- Sitemaps: /sitemap.xml, /sitemap-images.xml
- LLM index: /llms.txt