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.
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
Abu Dhabi Off-Plan Projects by Aldar Properties
This page lists every Aldar release The Upsides currently briefs across Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Fahid Island, and Al Ghadeer in Abu Dhabi. Use the comparison table for a first pass on price, payment-plan status, and handover visibility, then open the project page that matches your location brief, budget, and holding period.
Compare All Projects at a Glance
The table below puts the active Aldar shortlist on one screen so you can compare location, property type, from-price, payment plan, handover, and status before you open a listing. Figures are taken from the live project pages on this site. Confirm unit-level terms with The Upsides before you reserve.
| Project | Location | Property type | From-price | Payment plan | Handover | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar by Elie Saab | Yas Island | Apartments, garden villas, duplex penthouse | Prices on request | Confirm with Emirates Developments | Confirm with developer | Register interest |
| Four Seasons Private Residences Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Beach | Saadiyat Beach | Suites, penthouses, villas, beach mansions | Current price list on request | Confirm with ALAIN | Scheduled 2029 | Registration open |
| Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar | Saadiyat Island | Apartments, villas, mansions, branded residences | By chapter from H2 2026 | Set with each chapter | With each chapter | Registration open |
| Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar | Saadiyat Island | TBC at launch | Not yet released | Not yet released | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| The Row Saadiyat by Aldar | Saadiyat Cultural District | 1 to 3 bedroom apartments | From AED 3.7M | 65/35 | Q1 2030 | Phase 1 on sale |
| The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar | Yas Island | Park-centred residences | From AED 1.65M | 55/45 | Q3 2030 | On sale |
| The Wadi by Reportage Properties | Yas Canal | Studios to 4 bedroom apartments and duplexes | From AED 783,000 | 5/5/1, 10/10/1, or 20/15/1 | Q4 2029 | Launch offer |
| Jumeirah Residences at Al Maryah Island | Al Maryah Island | 1 to 5 bedroom apartments and duplex penthouses | On enquiry | 5/36/59 | Q4 2030 | On sale |
| Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas | Yas Island | Branded apartments, duplexes, penthouses | Primary closed | 5/55/40 (historical) | Q4 2028 | Closed at launch |
| Mandarin Oriental Residences (Saadiyat Island) by Aldar | Saadiyat Cultural District | Furnished apartments | From AED 7.07M | 65/35 | Q3 2028 | On sale |
| Mamsha Palm by Aldar | Saadiyat Cultural District | Duplex sky villas | From AED 48.3M | 35/30/35 | Q1 2028 | 3 remaining |
| Mamsha Gardens by Aldar | Saadiyat Cultural District | Apartments and townhouses | Sold out | 10/55/35 (historical) | Expected Q1 2029 | Sold out |
| Sama Yas by Aldar | Yas Island | Duplex homes | From AED 5.9M | Confirmed on SPA | Confirmed on SPA | 17 remaining |
| Fahid Beach Terraces by Aldar | Fahid Island | 1-4 bedroom apartments, duplexes, penthouses | From AED 3.6M | 65/35 | Q4 2029 | On sale |
| Fahid Beach Residences by Aldar | Fahid Island | 1-4 bedroom apartments, townhouses, penthouses | From AED 3.5M at launch | 50/50 and 40/60 | Q1-Q2 2029 | Primary sold out; resale |
| The Beach House Fahid by Aldar | Fahid Island | Studios to 3-bedroom plus maid apartments | From AED 1.8M at launch | 40/60 | Q3 2029 | Register interest |
| Al Marsa Villas Fahid by Aldar | Fahid Island | 4-7 bedroom standalone villas | Get in touch for pricing and availability | Not yet released | Not yet released | Registration open |
| Al Ghadeer Parks by Aldar | Al Ghadeer | Villa and townhouse release | Not published | Not published | Not published | Registration open |
| Al Ghadeer Gardens by Aldar | Al Ghadeer | Plex homes and standard villas | From AED 1.7M | 55/45 | Q4 2029 | Sold out |
| Al Ghadeer Gardens 2 by Aldar | Al Ghadeer | Plex homes and standard villas | From AED 2M | TBC | TBC | On sale |
Current Aldar releases
Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar leads as the hot launch on Saadiyat Island, with The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar as a headline Yas Island release. Browse every project below in priority order, then open the listing that matches your location brief, budget, and holding period. Saadiyat covers Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar, Mandarin Oriental Residences (Saadiyat Island) by Aldar, and Mamsha Palm by Aldar. Yas covers The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar and Sama Yas by Aldar. Fahid covers Fahid Beach Terraces by Aldar, Fahid Beach Residences by Aldar, The Beach House Fahid by Aldar, and Al Marsa Villas Fahid by Aldar. Al Ghadeer covers Al Ghadeer Parks by Aldar, Al Ghadeer Gardens by Aldar, and Al Ghadeer Gardens 2 by Aldar. Read the Al Ghadeer area hub and Al Ghadeer comparison guide for corridor context and mainland alternatives. For branded beachfront stock on Al Reem Island, review Missoni Residences Al Reem.
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.
IMKAN · Canal community · Q2 2028
Naseem Al Jurf by IMKAN Properties
Villas, townhouses and apartments within the 4.36 km AlJurf canal community, with three confirmed payment options.
New · Cosmo Developments · Q1 2029
BRABUS Island Abu Dhabi
352 two, three and four-bedroom waterfront apartments across four towers, with a private beach and marina in Al Seef District.
Chapter Two · Cosmo Developments · Q2 2029
BRABUS Island Chapter Two: The Villas
A separate collection of 92 Beach, Twin and Lake Villas, Townhouses and Penthouses with private pools on BRABUS Island.
Saadiyat Beach · Scheduled 2029
Four Seasons Private Residences Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Beach
A gated beachfront collection by ALAIN with Four Seasons service: 60 suites and 56 villas including limited beach mansions.
Saadiyat Island context
Saadiyat Island is Abu Dhabi's cultural waterfront, anchored by the Saadiyat Cultural District: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Knight Frank has recorded the highest apartment prices in the emirate here, which is why remaining waterfront inventory still draws international buyers who want a calmer, museum-led setting rather than an entertainment island. Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldaris Aldar Properties' final-phase master plan on the island, so later residential chapters carry a scarcity that earlier Saadiyat releases no longer offer. Read the Saadiyat Island destination guide for communities, ownership, and how the cultural district sits beside the beaches.
Yas Island context
Yas Island is Abu Dhabi's entertainment and connectivity island, with Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Yas Mall, and a short drive from Zayed International Airport. Family buyers often weigh Yas for park-centred neighbourhood living and a lower entry price than Saadiyat's cultural waterfront, while both islands sit in designated investment zones. The contrast is lifestyle and value, not eligibility: entertainment, circuit weekends, and airport access on Yas, against culture and beachfront price on Saadiyat. The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar and Sama Yas by Aldar are the two Aldar Properties off-plan releases The Upsides currently briefs on the island. Read the Yas Island destination guide for communities, attractions, and how Yas Point sits on the northern coast.
How Buying Off-Plan from Aldar Works
Buying off-plan from Aldar Properties follows a clear sequence. You register interest with The Upsides so the desk can brief you on the live release, then you may be invited to submit an expression of interest or join a priority list ahead of a public launch. At launch you select a unit against the available inventory, sign the sales and purchase agreement, and pay the booking instalment into the project escrow account overseen under Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre rules. Construction-linked payments then follow the schedule in your SPA until handover, when the final instalment, snagging, and title registration complete.
The Upsides operates under a licensed brokerage's authorised Aldar agency agreement and briefs buyers before public launches, so registration now is how you receive chapter notices, payment plans, and unit lists as Aldar Properties confirms them. That sequence is the same whether you are registering for Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar ahead of first residential sales or shortlisting a live unit at Mandarin Oriental Residences (Saadiyat Island) by Aldar, The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar, or Sama Yas by Aldar. What changes is the payment split, the booking amount, and the handover window, which Aldar Properties sets per release and writes into the SPA.
Which Island Should You Buy On?
Choose Saadiyat Island if you want cultural-district adjacency, beachfront scarcity, and the price ceiling of Abu Dhabi's most expensive apartment market. Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar is the closing waterfront chapter; Mandarin Oriental Residences (Saadiyat Island) by Aldar is the furnished branded option already on sale beside the museums. Choose Yas Island if you want entertainment, airport connectivity, and more accessible entry pricing with a stronger rental-liquidity case around parks, attractions, and family demand. The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar and Sama Yas by Aldar sit in that value and lifestyle band.
Both islands are designated investment zones, so foreign buyers can purchase on either. The honest split is culture and beachfront price on Saadiyat versus entertainment and value on Yas, not a ranking of which island is better. If your brief is a long hold beside museums and beaches, start on Saadiyat Island. If your brief is family use, weekend amenity density, or a lower ticket with rental demand from the island's workforce and visitors, start on Yas Island. Many buyers compare one address on each island before they reserve.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Aldar projects are currently open for registration in Abu Dhabi?+
The Upsides currently briefs Aldar projects in Abu Dhabi across Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Fahid Island, and Al Ghadeer. Use this page to compare Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar, The Row 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, 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.
Can foreigners buy off-plan property in Abu Dhabi?+
Yes. Foreign buyers can purchase off-plan property in Abu Dhabi's designated investment zones. Title form and registration steps sit in the SPA for your unit.
What payment plans does Aldar offer?+
Payment plans vary by Aldar Properties release rather than following one emirate-wide template. The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar uses a 55/45 plan in current sales materials, with construction instalments and a handover share. Mandarin Oriental Residences (Saadiyat Island) by Aldar uses a 65/35 plan. Sama Yas by Aldar terms are confirmed on the SPA for the remaining duplexes. Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar payment terms are set with each residential chapter. Always read the schedule for the unit you are underwriting.
Should I buy on Saadiyat Island or Yas Island?+
Saadiyat Island suits buyers who want culture and beachfront positioning, Yas Island suits buyers who want entertainment and airport connectivity, Fahid Island suits buyers who want a 2025 coastal wellness masterplan between the two, and Al Ghadeer suits buyers who want mainland corridor access and mid-market family ticket sizes. Read the Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Fahid Island, and Al Ghadeer guides before shortlisting.
For the market data behind these releases, see Abu Dhabi off-plan market statistics and current Abu Dhabi property prices.
Start with the Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar master plan, or read island context on the Saadiyat Island destination guide or the Yas Island destination guide.
Last reviewed: August 2026
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