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The 65/35 split
10% to book, 55% across construction, 35% at handover.

Developer: Aldar
Mandarin Oriental Residences by Aldar · Saadiyat Island · Abu Dhabi
65/35, with 10% to book and handover in Q3 2028.
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| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Structure | 65/35 |
| Booking | 10% |
| Construction | 55% |
| Handover | 35% |
| Handover date | Q3 2028 |
| Service charge | AED 72/sqft |
| On booking | 10% |
| During construction | 55% |
| On handover | 35% in Q3 2028 |
| Pre-handover total | 65% |
| Escrow | Developer escrow |
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10% to book, 55% across construction, 35% at handover.
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Instalment amounts at the AED 7,073,740 entry price.
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Construction instalments fall due against build progress, not a fixed calendar grid alone.
The payment plan at Mandarin Oriental Residences is structured 65/35. Buyers pay 10% on booking, a further 55% in instalments across the construction period, and the remaining 35% on handover in Q3 2028. Funds are held in a developer escrow account.
| Stage | Share | Example at AED 7,073,740 |
|---|---|---|
| On booking | 10% | AED 707,374 |
| During construction | 55% | AED 3,890,557 |
| On handover | 35% | AED 2,475,809 |
On the entry price of AED 7,073,740, the booking payment is AED 707,374. Construction instalments total AED 3,890,557. The handover payment is AED 2,475,809. Those three figures sum to the full purchase price.
Construction instalments fall due against build milestones rather than fixed calendar dates. The schedule can move as construction advances, so liquidity planning should follow SPA notices.

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10% on booking, 55% across construction, and 35% at handover in Q3 2028. Funds sit in a developer escrow account.
AED 72 per sqft. Branded residences carry hotel-standard services in the charge. Confirm the live figure on the SPA.
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