Breathtaking views from Reem Island’s highest penthouse cost Dh16m – in pictures

This six-bedroom, eight bathroom unit has a double-height living room with a massive window as its focal point. Courtesy Crompton Partners

Reem Island will eventually it will be home to 200,000 people. Courtesy Crompton Partners

Although completed in 2011, the unit has never been lived in and has only been on the market for the past three months. Courtesy Crompton Partners

The six master bedrooms all have walk-in wardrobes and there is also a breakfast room, dining room, three reception rooms, a maid’s room and a pantry. In total, it has 8,713 sq ft of space and comes with three parking spots in the building’s basement. Courtesy Crompton Partners

You cannot fail to be impressed by the views which stretch to the mangroves, Saadiyat Island and Yas Island, and right across the city. Fancy watching your TV from here? Courtesy Crompton Partners

The facilities within Sky Tower and its neighbouring 65-storey Sun Tower are so comprehensive that you don’t need to leave the complex. It has three gyms, including a women-only facility, exercise rooms, squash courts, two outdoor tennis courts and a multi-sports court. There are also three swimming pools (including a children’s pool), a play area, sun loungers and a juice bar. Courtesy Crompton Partners

The ground and first floor of the towers are also linked by the Boutik retail mall with a Waitrose supermarket, cafes, restaurants, a food court, banks and other stores. The building also offers ample visitor parking - a major plus for Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Crompton Partners

The apartment contains a large, fully integrated kitchen as well as a separate mini-kitchen and a bar kitchen. Courtesy Crompton Partners

Breakfast with a view. Courtesy Crompton Partners

For lovers of the high life, one apartment currently on the market within Aldar Properties’ Shams Abu Dhabi scheme offers perhaps the best views over the entire city.