Saadiyat Island · Launched July 2026
Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar
Aldar’s Saadiyat Island waterfront master plan, launched on 22 July 2026. Priority registration is open ahead of first residential sales expected in H2 2026.
The Upsides
Abu Dhabi Property: Saadiyat, Yas, Fahid, Ramhan Island, and Al Ghadeer
The Upsides is a trading name of a licensed Abu Dhabi real estate brokerage for Aldar and Eagle Hills releases on Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Fahid Island, Ramhan Island, and Al Ghadeer. Compare Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar, Mandarin Oriental Residences (Saadiyat Island) by Aldar, Mamsha Palm by Aldar, Sama Yas by Aldar, The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar, Ramhan Marina by Eagle Hills, Ramhan Island Villas by Eagle Hills, Fahid Beach Terraces by Aldar, Fahid Beach Residences by Aldar, The Beach House Fahid by Aldar, Al Marsa Villas Fahid by Aldar, Al Ghadeer Parks by Aldar, Al Ghadeer Parks 2 by Aldar, Al Ghadeer Gardens by Aldar, and Al Ghadeer Gardens 2 by Aldar.
Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar
Saadiyat Island · Abu Dhabi
Homes facing the beach
Villa chapters are planned along white sand and open water. A Saadiyat Island shoreline setting for buyers seeking privacy with a beachfront outlook.
Projects
Off-plan island releases, one brokerage desk.
Compare Aldar Properties and Eagle Hills releases with one brokerage desk: Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar, The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar, Mandarin Oriental Residences (Saadiyat Island) by Aldar, Mamsha Palm by Aldar, Sama Yas by Aldar, Fahid Beach Terraces by Aldar, Fahid Beach Residences by Aldar, The Beach House Fahid by Aldar, Al Marsa Villas Fahid by Aldar, Al Ghadeer Parks by Aldar, Al Ghadeer Gardens by Aldar, and Al Ghadeer Gardens 2 by Aldar.
New · Object 1 · Q4 2028
A1LA Residence by Object 1
171 canal-front apartments and duplexes beside Al Fay Park, with a 20/30/50 payment plan and semi-furnished handover.
New · Cosmo Developments · Q4 2030
Marlin Icon by Cosmo Developments
A 140-residence canal-front tower with two-bedroom apartments through duplex penthouses, fully finished for Q4 2030 handover.
New · One Development · Q2 2029
JOUD Residence, Al Reem Island
An AI-integrated 48-storey tower with one to four-bedroom apartments, starting from AED 1.46M on Al Reem Island.
New · Ohana · Branded beachfront living
Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living by Ohana
Apartments, penthouses, canal villas, beachfront mansions and sky mansions at Al Jurf, with handover targeted for Q1 2028.
New · IMKAN · AlJurf Gardens
Kayan Villas by IMKAN
Rawya and Rihal four and five-bedroom villas in IMKAN's low-density AlJurf Gardens coastal community.
Destinations
Saadiyat, Yas, Fahid, Ramhan, Hudayriyat, or Al Ghadeer: which suits which buyer
Saadiyat Island suits buyers who want a quieter cultural waterfront; Yas Island suits those who want attractions and marina energy; Fahid Island suits buyers who want a 2025 coastal wellness masterplan between the two; Ramhan Island suits buyers who want Eagle Hills' natural island with marina apartments and waterfront villas; Hudayriyat Island suits buyers who want Modon's sport and wellness island with townhouses from AED 2M; Al Ghadeer suits buyers prioritising mainland value and corridor access.
Saadiyat Island is Abu Dhabi’s cultural and residential waterfront, framed by museums, beaches, and lower-rise neighbourhoods. Buyers who shortlist Marsa Al Saadiyat or Mandarin Oriental Residences typically want a calmer daily setting, Cultural District adjacency, and a longer-hold waterfront brief. The island is a designated investment zone, so non-GCC nationals can purchase residential stock under the title form set out in each sales and purchase agreement.
Yas Island is Abu Dhabi’s entertainment and marina island, with circuit, mall, hotel, and leisure anchors around residential communities. Buyers who shortlist The Canopies at Yas Point usually want park-centred apartments inside Yas Point, weekend amenity density, and a faster hop to Zayed International Airport than a Saadiyat-first brief. Yas Island is likewise a designated investment zone, with title and registration steps confirmed per release.
Fahid Island is Aldar's newest coastal wellness community between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, unveiled on 2 June 2025. Buyers who shortlist Fahid Beach Terraces or The Beach House Fahid typically want a nature-first island brief with first handovers from Q2 2029.
Ramhan Island is Eagle Hills' natural island off the Abu Dhabi coast with 1,060 villas, 900 marina apartments, and a 170-berth yacht club. Buyers who shortlist Ramhan Marina or Ramhan Island Villas typically want private-beach villa living or promenade apartments with marina energy.
Hudayriyat Island is Modon's 51 million sqm sport and wellness destination off Abu Dhabi, connected by suspension bridge with six communities from Nawayef Park Views townhouses at AED 2M to Hudayriyat Golf Estates mansions at AED 35.8M.
Choose Saadiyat Island when culture, beach, and quieter evenings lead the brief; choose Yas Island when leisure access and airport convenience lead it; choose Fahid Island when wellness-first design between the two established islands leads it; choose Ramhan Island when Eagle Hills waterfront villas or marina apartments lead it; choose Hudayriyat Island when sport infrastructure and Modon gated communities lead it. Read the destination guides before you lock a project shortlist.
Al Ghadeer introduces a mainland profile alongside the two islands. Typical buyer briefs in this corridor centre on mid-market ticket sizes, first-time ownership, and young-family layouts, often in the AED 1.5M to AED 4M consideration band depending on phase and stock. Use the Al Ghadeer hub and market page before shortlisting.
Guides
Buyer guides
Al Ghadeer and Dubai South corridor guide
Airport scale, transport links, and buyer context without price forecasting.
Al Ghadeer comparison guide
Side-by-side buyer context versus Bloom Living, Yas Acres, and Al Reeman 2.
Al Ghadeer property prices
Published launch-level pricing context with unavailable metrics marked clearly.
Saadiyat Island price appreciation
ADREC-sourced transaction context used in island market analysis.
Saadiyat Lagoons price appreciation
1,589 ADREC-sourced villa transactions across Al Sidr, Ethir, and the Wilds.
Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences price appreciation
208 ADREC-sourced apartment sales at Saadiyat Grove from September 2023 to September 2026.
Fahid Island wellness masterplan
Fitwel, LEED, and Estidama credentials explained without marketing language.
Fahid vs Saadiyat vs Yas
Side-by-side of Abu Dhabi's three major island communities.
Process
How buying off-plan in Abu Dhabi works
An Abu Dhabi off-plan purchase typically runs through five stages: reservation, sales and purchase agreement, escrow, milestone payments, and handover.
Summary only; see the fuller walkthrough on the Mandarin Oriental Residences page. Steps follow Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) framing and developer schedules, not Dubai RERA. Dates remain subject to official confirmation by Aldar Properties. how buying off-plan works at Mandarin Oriental Residences.
Reservation and booking
You reserve a specific unit through an authorised sales channel once a release is open. The booking payment, where published, opens that reservation under the project payment plan. Until Aldar Properties issues unit-level packs, interest registration is not a paid reservation.
Sales and purchase agreement
The sales and purchase agreement (SPA) is the binding contract with the seller. It sets the unit, price, payment schedule, title form, and target handover. Read branding, service, and variation clauses before you sign; homepage summaries never replace the contract.
Escrow protection
Buyer funds for Abu Dhabi off-plan units go into a project escrow account under ADREC’s escrow framework. Escrow ring-fences purchase monies for the development; it does not guarantee a handover date.
Payment milestones
After booking, remaining instalments usually follow construction progress and a final tranche on handover, in the percentages Aldar Properties publishes for that release. Mandarin Oriental Residences uses a published 65/35 structure; The Canopies at Yas Point uses 55/45; Marsa Al Saadiyat percentages remain TBA until first sales open.
Handover
At handover you settle the final instalment, complete snagging and title steps in the SPA, and take keys when the unit is ready. Windows such as Q3 2028 for Mandarin Oriental Residences or September 2030 for The Canopies at Yas Point stay subject to official confirmation by Aldar Properties.
Registration
What priority registration means
Priority registration records your buyer brief with The Upsides so you receive release notices and brochure packs when Aldar Properties opens or updates a chapter on Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, or Fahid Island. It does not reserve a specific unit, lock a price, or guarantee allocation when sales open. Registration with The Upsides is free of charge for the buyer and creates no obligation to purchase. After you register, the team follows up by email with the materials available for your shortlist. When a release opens, that follow-up covers how to move from interest into a formal reservation under the published payment plan for Marsa Al Saadiyat, Mandarin Oriental Residences, The Canopies at Yas Point, or Fahid Beach Terraces, subject to official confirmation by Aldar Properties.
The Upsides
A licensed Abu Dhabi brokerage for island property
The Upsides is a trading name of a licensed Abu Dhabi real estate brokerage specialising in off-plan island property. The desk covers Aldar releases on Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, and Fahid Island, plus Eagle Hills releases on Ramhan Island, with priority registration, project materials, and roadshow briefings for international buyers. This is not an official Aldar Properties PJSC or Eagle Hills website; project facts follow official developer releases.
About The UpsidesFAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is The Upsides?+
The Upsides is a trading name of a licensed Abu Dhabi real estate brokerage covering Aldar and Eagle Hills releases on Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Fahid Island, Ramhan Island, and Al Ghadeer. The active desk includes Marsa Al Saadiyat, Mandarin Oriental Residences, Mamsha Palm, Sama Yas, The Canopies at Yas Point, Ramhan Marina, Ramhan Island Villas, Fahid Beach Terraces, Fahid Beach Residences, The Beach House Fahid, Al Marsa Villas Fahid, Al Ghadeer Parks, Al Ghadeer Gardens, and Al Ghadeer Gardens 2.
Which projects does The Upsides cover?+
The Upsides covers Saadiyat, Yas, Fahid, Ramhan, and Al Ghadeer releases including Marsa Al Saadiyat, Mandarin Oriental Residences, Mamsha Palm, Sama Yas, The Canopies at Yas Point, Ramhan Marina, Ramhan Island Villas, Fahid Beach Terraces, Fahid Beach Residences, The Beach House Fahid, Al Marsa Villas Fahid, Al Ghadeer Parks, Al Ghadeer Gardens, and Al Ghadeer Gardens 2.
Is The Upsides part of Aldar?+
No. The Upsides is a trading name of a licensed Abu Dhabi real estate brokerage holding authorised agency agreements with Aldar Properties and Eagle Hills for the projects referenced on this site. This is not an official Aldar Properties PJSC or Eagle Hills website. Project details follow official developer releases.
How do I register interest?+
Register interest through the project pages or the inquiry forms on this site.
Contact
Speak to The Upsides
Send the form below to reach The Upsides about Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar, Mandarin Oriental Residences (Saadiyat Island) by Aldar, Mamsha Palm by Aldar, Sama Yas by Aldar, The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar, Ramhan Marina by Eagle Hills, Ramhan Island Villas by Eagle Hills, Fahid Beach Terraces by Aldar, Fahid Beach Residences by Aldar, The Beach House Fahid by Aldar, Al Marsa Villas Fahid by Aldar, Al Ghadeer Parks by Aldar, Al Ghadeer Gardens by Aldar, Al Ghadeer Gardens 2 by Aldar, or the next buyer briefing.
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