Arue is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Arue is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands.The commune of Arue includes the atoll of Tetiaroa (5.85 km²/2.26 sq. miles; property of Marlon Brando's family), located 58 km (36 mi) north of Tahiti.