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Marsa Al Saadiyat

An independent guide to Saadiyat’s new waterfront masterplan — covering verified facts, launch status, location, lifestyle and market context.

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  • DeveloperAldar Properties
  • GDVAED 100bn
  • Total area6.4m sqm
  • Waterfront8 km
  • Beaches5.6 km
  • Marinaup to 350 berths
  • Residents58,000+
  • First salesH2 2026 planned

First sales announced for H2 2026 — Unit-level pricing, payment plans and the first release structure are published only once they are confirmed in current official Aldar sales documents.

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  • Branded residences within the Marsa Al Saadiyat districtComputer-generated image

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Overview

A new waterfront district for Saadiyat.

Marsa Al Saadiyat was unveiled in July 2026 as an AED 100 billion masterplan. Aldar is the master developer, responsible for overall design and primary infrastructure. The development spans 6.4 million square metres along an eight-kilometre waterfront and is planned for more than 58,000 residents.

Marsa is not simply a new residential project. The masterplan brings together marina infrastructure, beach, culture, education, parks, hospitality, healthcare, retail, dining and new transport links within one district.

Source hierarchy: Abu Dhabi Media Office, Aldar Properties and the official Marsa marketing toolkit. Where area figures differ, the public government announcement dated 22 July 2026 takes precedence: 6.4m sqm total development area.

Current status

What is confirmed — and what is not?

Confirmed

AED 100bn GDV, 6.4m sqm, 8 km waterfront, 5.6 km of beaches, marina capacity for up to 350 berths, more than 58,000 planned residents, 46 km of cycle tracks, around 140 km of walking paths, schools, healthcare, parks, hotels, promenade and a planned Etihad Rail station.

Not yet public at binding unit level

Starting prices, the exact payment plan, the first residential collection, the bedroom matrix, release-specific handover targets, service charges and live inventory. These stay empty or “price on request” until current official sales documents are available.

Publishing rule: Never import pricing from broker pages, WhatsApp flyers or old pre-launch lists unless the same release is confirmed in current official Aldar sales material.

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Masterplan & Waterfront

Planned as a complete district.

  • Marina

    Abu Dhabi’s largest marina

    The government announcement states capacity for up to 350 berths. Aldar’s toolkit describes approximately 177,000 sqm of marina area serving vessels from sailing boats to superyachts.

  • Promenade

    1 km waterfront promenade

    A one-kilometre promenade is planned with restaurants and leisure experiences around the waterfront core.

  • Nature & Parks

    73,800 sqm Central Park

    Aldar references a 73,800 sqm Central Park alongside green corridors, neighbourhood parks, play areas, clubhouses, pools and sports facilities.

  • Culture

    Direct cultural connection

    A landscaped walkway is planned to connect Marsa with Saadiyat Cultural District. Dar al Funoon is planned as a performing-arts anchor with 6,000+ seats.

  • Education

    Schools & nurseries

    The toolkit references two private schools, one public school and six nurseries within the wider masterplan, alongside established Saadiyat education.

  • Hospitality & Healthcare

    More than residential

    Plans include two luxury hotels, premium healthcare, a yacht club, restaurants, retail and community facilities.

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Residential Communities

What types of homes are announced?

Aldar has publicly named four broad residential categories. Until individual releases are announced, this page explains the categories without inventing bedroom counts, pricing or completion dates.

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    Announced

    Private Mansions

    Large-format private homes at the upper end of the market. Release name, count, sizes and pricing remain to be officially confirmed.

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    Announced

    Luxury Villas

    Villa communities are part of the masterplan. The first concrete collection is published only after an official Aldar release.

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    Announced

    Waterfront Apartments

    Apartment living is planned along the waterfront and in more urban parts of the district. No unit matrix until official sales documents are available.

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    Announced

    Branded Residences

    Branded residences form part of the masterplan. Brands and operators are named only after official confirmation.

Price display: Price on request / official release pending — Do not show a unit-level price or payment plan until confirmed in official Aldar sales inventory.

Lifestyle

Coast, movement, culture and everyday life.

The masterplan includes around 140 km of connected walking paths and 46 km of cycling tracks. Parks, resort-style pools, sports courts, family gathering spaces and community facilities are planned alongside 5.6 km of beaches and the one-kilometre promenade.

Louvre Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena, Zayed National Museum and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi are open, while Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is scheduled for 11 December 2026. Marsa itself is planned to add Dar al Funoon as a performing-arts anchor.

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Connectivity

New links across Abu Dhabi.

The official launch references new road and tunnel links toward Umm Yifeenah Island and Reem Island, a planned underground Etihad Rail high-speed station and a future bridge to another Aldar island.

We do not publish estimated drive times unless they are supported by a dated official source.

Timeline

Confirmed milestones.

  1. 22 July 2026Masterplan unveiled

    Official launch of Marsa Al Saadiyat and renaming of the former Saadiyat Marina District.

  2. Q3 2026Infrastructure works

    Enabling and infrastructure works announced to begin.

  3. H2 2026First home sales

    First residential sales announced; each release must be re-verified.

  4. 2030Dar al Funoon

    Aldar currently targets 2030 for the performing-arts destination.

Buyer context

Why Marsa may matter to buyers.

Marsa adds a major marina and waterfront district to an island that is simultaneously becoming more culturally and residentially mature. The combination of new infrastructure and established Saadiyat demand is relevant, but it does not replace product-level due diligence.

Before buying, verify the specific release price, service charges, payment plan, handover target, orientation, views, floor plan, SPA terms and actual available inventory. This site never promises guaranteed rental returns or capital appreciation.

Market context: ADREC recorded AED 13.3bn of residential sales value on Saadiyat Island in H1 2026. Average registered sale price was AED 42,000/sqm for apartments and AED 23,000/sqm for villas/townhouses. These are market statistics, not Marsa launch prices.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is Marsa Al Saadiyat?

An AED 100bn waterfront masterplan unveiled in July 2026, spanning 6.4m sqm and combining marina, beaches, parks, culture, education, hospitality and several residential formats.

Who is developing Marsa?

Aldar Properties is the master developer and is responsible for overall design and primary infrastructure according to the official launch.

When do sales start?

The official announcement states H2 2026 for first residential sales. The exact first release should always be re-verified before publication.

How much will homes cost?

As of 30 August 2026, Aldar’s public Marsa page does not show binding unit-level starting prices, so this site displays “Price on request / official release pending”.

What property types are planned?

Private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences are officially announced categories.

How large is the marina?

Capacity for up to 350 berths according to the government announcement; around 177,000 sqm of marina area in Aldar’s toolkit.

Is an Etihad Rail station planned?

Yes, the masterplan includes a planned underground high-speed station. Construction and operating details are added only once officially published.

Can international buyers own property on Saadiyat?

Abu Dhabi law permits non-UAE nationals to acquire real property rights in designated investment zones. The ownership structure of the specific unit must still be checked in the transaction documents.

Can a purchase qualify for 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. Eligibility and documentation are separate checks.

Launch & Availability

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Sources

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Content on this page verified on 30 Aug 2026.