Aldar Properties
Saadiyat Reserve / The Dunes
An established, family-oriented villa community more central on Saadiyat Island; The Dunes was its final phase of 83 four- and five-bedroom villas.
Project facts
- DeveloperAldar Properties
- LocationSaadiyat Reserve, inland/nature-oriented family district
- Property typesVilla plots in earlier phases, The Dunes 4–5 bedroom villas in final phase
- BedroomsThe Dunes: 4–5 bedrooms
- UnitsThe Dunes final phase: 83 villas
- HandoverOriginally Q1 2024; Aldar reported handovers during 2024
- PriceLive resale price on request
- StatusResale
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Verified highlights
- 83 villas in The Dunes, the final villa phase
- Opposite the NYU area, close to Louvre, Manarat Al Saadiyat and Soul Beach
- Community retail, school and mosque
- Lagoon pools, fitness stations and a connected walking/cycling network
- More family- and community-oriented than direct-beachfront villa districts
Location & surroundings
Saadiyat Reserve sits more centrally on Saadiyat Island, opposite the NYU area and within easy reach of Louvre, Manarat Al Saadiyat and Soul Beach — less directly beachfront than Hidd or Faya, and more focused on family living and community infrastructure.
Residences, architecture & design
The final phase, The Dunes, introduced 83 completed-design four- and five-bedroom villas with a study plus wet and dry kitchens and customisable finish choices; earlier phases focused on serviced villa plots.
Amenities & facilities
- Community retail
- School
- Mosque
- Fitness areas
- Sports courts
- Swimming pools
- Parks/open space
- Picnic/play areas
Best suited to
- Families seeking ready modern villas
- Buyers prioritising community infrastructure over direct beachfront
- Resale buyers comparing price-per-sqm across villa districts
Availability & price display
Live resale price on request
How this site handles price and availability for this project — and what to check in the conversation as a result.
Live resale price on request. Historical launch price can be used in a 'Launch history' tab, never in the current price field.
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- SPA terms including delay and cancellation consequences
- Service charges and ongoing running costs
- Handover target for the specific release
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- Ownership structure and title of the unit
- Required brokerage and advertising compliance details
ADREC values are registered transaction averages for H1 2026 and are not current asking prices for this project.
Source: ADREC · H1 2026 · updated 30 Aug 2026
Common questions
Saadiyat Reserve / The Dunes — common questions
Who is developing Saadiyat Reserve / The Dunes?
Aldar Properties. Location: Saadiyat Reserve, inland/nature-oriented family district.
How much does a home in Saadiyat Reserve / The Dunes cost?
Live resale price on request. Live resale price on request. Historical launch price can be used in a 'Launch history' tab, never in the current price field.
When is handover for Saadiyat Reserve / The Dunes?
Originally Q1 2024; Aldar reported handovers during 2024. The release-specific date belongs in the sale contract, not in a brochure.
Is Saadiyat Reserve / The Dunes still available?
Status: Ready · The Dunes final phase launched 30 June 2021, sold out within days · resale market. Current inventory is re-checked before every reply; last verified 02 Sept 2026.
What home types does Saadiyat Reserve / The Dunes offer?
Villa plots in earlier phases, The Dunes 4–5 bedroom villas in final phase. The Dunes: 4–5 bedrooms. The Dunes final phase: 83 villas.
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Aldar — Saadiyat Reserve / The Dunes launch30 Jun 2021
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