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Saadiyat Island · Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island property.Projects, cultureand life by the water.

A guide to projects, property, market data and life on Saadiyat Island — with Marsa Al Saadiyat as the current flagship focus.

Explore MarsaCompare projects
  • AED 100bnGross development value
  • 6.4m sqmTotal development area
  • 8 kmWaterfront
  • 5.6 kmBeaches
Aerial view of the Marsa Al Saadiyat masterplan at dusk, showing the marina, beaches and waterfront districts

Flagship Development · Aldar

Marsa Al Saadiyat

Marsa Al Saadiyat is a new large-scale waterfront district on Saadiyat Island. The announced masterplan combines a marina, natural beaches, a one-kilometre promenade, parks, education, culture, hospitality and a broad residential mix.

  • AED 100bnGross development value
  • 6.4m sqmTotal development area
  • 8 kmWaterfront
  • 5.6 kmBeaches
  • up to 350Marina berths
  • 58,000+planned residents

First residential communityTalayRegistration open

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Two-storey Talay villa with a curved roof and timber louvres, a family on the garden terrace in the evening

Launch · Marsa Al Saadiyat

Talay: 351 villas, the first homes at Marsa Al Saadiyat.

Aldar opens sales at Marsa Al Saadiyat with Talay: four- to six-bedroom villas in two gated communities, with a school planned inside and the beach and marina close by. Sales open on 23 September 2026.

Registration openLaunch:

  • 351Homes
  • 4–6 bedroomsVillas
  • from AED 13.5MStarting price
  • Q4 2029 – Q4 2030Handover
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The destination

Saadiyat is bigger than one property project.

  • 01 · Waterfront & Marina

    Marsa, Mamsha & coastline

    Marsa brings 8 km of waterfront, 5.6 km of beaches, a marina with capacity for up to 350 berths and a one-kilometre promenade. Mamsha covers the island’s established beach side.

  • 02 · Cultural District

    A world-scale cultural cluster

    Louvre Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena, Zayed National Museum and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi are open. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is scheduled to open on 11 December 2026.

  • 03 · Beach & Golf

    Beach, resorts & golf

    Saadiyat is known for its natural coastline, premium resorts and the Gary Player-designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club.

  • 04 · Living on Saadiyat

    Education & daily life

    NYU Abu Dhabi, Cranleigh and other education options sit alongside dining, hotels, leisure and a growing service base. Marsa plans further schools, nurseries and healthcare.

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Projects

Selected residential projects across Saadiyat.

  • Aerial view of the Marsa Al Saadiyat masterplan at dusk, showing the marina, beaches and waterfront districts

    Aldar Properties

    Marsa Al Saadiyat

    Masterplan · Talay launching

    Marsa Al Saadiyat is the new large-scale waterfront masterplan on Saadiyat Island.

    Property types:
    Private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments, branded residences (categories announced)
    Bedrooms:
    Release-specific; Talay villas have 4–6 bedrooms
    Price:
    Talay villas from AED 13.5M
    Releases:
    Talay (Registration open)
    Last verified: View project
  • Aerial render of The Row Saadiyat, mid-rise residential buildings in Saadiyat Cultural District

    Aldar Properties

    The Row Saadiyat

    Now selling

    The Row Saadiyat is a walkable residential and lifestyle quarter in the Cultural District with 1-3 bedroom apartments, dining, wellbeing amenities and direct proximity to Saadiyat’s major cultural institutions.

    Property types:
    Apartments across a seven-building lifestyle quarter
    Bedrooms:
    1–3 bedrooms
    Price:
    Price on request
    Last verified: View project
  • Render of a living space and terrace at Baccarat Residences Saadiyat at sunset, overlooking Saadiyat Cultural District

    Aldar Properties · Baccarat

    Baccarat Residences Saadiyat

    Now selling

    Baccarat Residences Saadiyat is a 77-home ultra-prime branded residence in the Cultural District, comprising 2- and 3-bedroom residences, 4-bedroom sky villas and two signature penthouses.

    Property types:
    Branded residences, 4BR sky villas, signature penthouses
    Bedrooms:
    2–3BR residences; 4BR sky villas; 2 signature penthouses
    Price:
    Price on request
    Last verified: View project
  • Aerial render of Mandarin Oriental Residences Saadiyat and the surrounding Cultural District

    Aldar Properties · Mandarin Oriental

    Mandarin Oriental Residences

    Now selling

    Mandarin Oriental Residences brings 226 furnished branded homes to Saadiyat Cultural District, managed by Mandarin Oriental.

    Property types:
    Furnished branded residences and penthouses
    Bedrooms:
    1–4BR residences + 5BR penthouse
    Price:
    Price on request
    Last verified: View project
  • Render of the Saadiyat waterfront with Nobu Residences Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

    Aldar Properties · Nobu

    Nobu Residences Abu Dhabi

    Limited availability

    Nobu Residences Abu Dhabi is a highly limited beachfront branded residence with 88 homes, ranging from apartments to larger lofts, sky villas and penthouses and connected to the wider Nobu hospitality concept.

    Property types:
    Apartments, lofts, sky villas and penthouses; wider scheme includes Nobu hotel
    Bedrooms:
    1–3BR apartments plus larger branded formats
    Price:
    Price on request
    Last verified: View project
  • Aerial render of Four Seasons Private Residences Saadiyat along Saadiyat Beach

    ALAIN · Four Seasons

    Four Seasons Private Residences Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Beach

    Now selling

    Four Seasons Private Residences Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Beach is a standalone gated beachfront community by ALAIN, managed and serviced by Four Seasons.

    Property types:
    Fully furnished residence suites, penthouses / Royal Residences, villas and limited Beach Mansions
    Bedrooms:
    Marketed mix: 2-5BR residence suites / larger penthouse formats; 5-6BR villas; limited 7BR Beach Mansions
    Price:
    Price on request
    Last verified: View project
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Market intelligence · ADREC H1 2026

Saadiyat in registered market data.

  • AED 13.3bnSaadiyat residential sales value · H1 2026
  • AED 42,000/sqmAverage registered apartment sale price
  • AED 23,000/sqmAverage registered villa / townhouse sale price
  • 14,631projected incremental residential supply through 2030

Source: ADREC · H1 2026 · updated 15 Sept 2026

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Buying in Abu Dhabi

International buying, clearly explained.

  • Ownership

    Investment zones

    Abu Dhabi law permits non-UAE nationals to acquire property rights in designated investment zones.

  • Costs

    Confirm transaction costs

    ADREC’s fee schedule states that the sale-registration percentage is set by the Executive Committee at 1–4%, normally split equally unless otherwise agreed.

  • Residency

    Golden Residency

    Current ICP guidance lists a minimum AED 2m real-estate investment for the real-estate investor category and a five-year Golden Residency, subject to eligibility and documentation.

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Journal

Current updates, dated and sourced.

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Common questions

Buying property on Saadiyat Island — answered.

Can foreigners buy property on Saadiyat Island?

Yes. Abu Dhabi’s Law No. 13 of 2019 allows non-citizens to acquire property rights within designated investment zones, and Saadiyat Island is one of them. The specific legal form of the unit must still be verified on the title and in the sale contract.

How much does an apartment on Saadiyat Island cost?

For H1 2026, ADREC records an average registered sale price of AED 42,000/sqm for apartments and AED 23,000/sqm for villas and townhouses on Saadiyat. Those are transaction averages, not current asking prices — by project the range runs from roughly AED 10,000 to 97,000/sqm.

What do homes in Marsa Al Saadiyat cost?

The first residential community, Talay, goes on sale on 23 September 2026: four-bedroom villas from AED 13.5M, five-bedroom from AED 15.5M and six-bedroom from AED 17.2M, on a 50/50 payment plan. Prices for Talay Beach and later releases have not been published yet.

Which Saadiyat projects are currently selling?

Now selling are The Row Saadiyat, Baccarat Residences, Mandarin Oriental Residences, Four Seasons Private Residences and SENSI, among others. Limited availability applies at The Arthouse, Mamsha Gardens, Nobu Residences, Mamsha Palm, Faya Al Saadiyat and Vida Residences. Nouran Living, Solea by Taraf and Manarat Living III are sold out from the developer, where off-plan resale opportunities may be available.

What are the transaction costs when buying in Abu Dhabi?

ADREC’s fee schedule sets a sale-registration percentage between 1% and 4%, determined by the Executive Committee and normally split equally between buyer and seller. Agency commission, valuation, mortgage and developer NOC costs can apply on top. A blanket “2% rule” does not hold.

Does buying property give me a Golden Visa?

Not automatically. ICP lists AED 2m as the minimum investment for the real-estate investor category with a five-year Golden Residency. Eligibility, financing structure, proof of ownership and documentation are assessed separately.

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