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Sei Saadiyat by Aldar

Saadiyat Cultural District · Abu Dhabi

Sei Saadiyat residences at sunset

Sei Saadiyat residence sunset view toward Zayed National Museum in Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi

Phase 1, 265 homes across two buildings, sales open 16 September 2026. Register for priority access

Sei Saadiyat by Aldar, 778 Homes in Saadiyat Cultural District, from AED 2.95M

Phase 1, 265 homes across two buildings, sales open 16 September 2026. Register for priority access

Sei Saadiyat by Aldar is 778 homes across six residential buildings in Saadiyat Cultural District, from AED 2.95M on a 50/50 plan, handover Q4 2030. Phase 1, 265 homes across two buildings, sales open 16 September 2026. Architecture by Jacobs, interiors by Kettle Collective. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

Quick facts

Sei Saadiyat at a glance

Quick facts for Sei Saadiyat by Aldar
Beds1 to 3 bedroom, plus Kanso Lofts and Residences
FromAED 2.95M
Homes778 across 6 towers
Phase 1265 homes across two buildings, 16 September 2026
Sizes70 to 208 sqm
Payment plan50/50, 5% down
HandoverQ4 2030 (estimated)
ArchitectJacobs
InteriorsKettle Collective
LocationSaadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi

Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

Amenities in pictures

Sei Saadiyat amenities, MOVE, RESTORE, CONNECT, BREATHE

Aldar specification plates for the pod garden, baths, studios, spa, cinema, co-working, rooftop pools and Serenity Pool. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

Sei Saadiyat pod garden with woven wellness pavilions in Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi

Pod garden

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Overview

778 homes, six towers, Jacobs and Kettle Collective

Sei Saadiyat by Aldar is 778 homes across six residential buildings in Saadiyat Cultural District. Phase 1, 265 homes across two buildings, sales open 16 September 2026. Four mid-rise buildings are G+7 and two high-rise buildings are G+17.

Unit types are 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments plus 2-bedroom Kanso Lofts, a new loft format to Aldar. Sei means stillness and calm in Japanese. The architecture uses stone, wood and textured plaster, with natural variation left visible so materials develop character over time.

Architecture by Jacobs. Interiors by Kettle Collective. Targeting Estidama Pearl 3, with smart community features and EV provisions. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

Pricing and unit types

Sei Saadiyat prices from AED 2.95M to AED 8.40M

Confirmed from Aldar sales documentation, 8 September 2026. Subject to confirmation at the 16 September launch. Contact your Sei Saadiyat advisor for live availability.
Unit typeBedsSizePrice from
Apartment1BR70 sqmAED 2.95M
Apartment2BR101 sqmAED 4.50M
Apartment2BR + maid137 sqmAED 5.40M
Kanso Loft2BR loft151 sqmAED 7.50M
Kanso Residence3BR + maid + study208 sqmAED 8.40M

See the Sei Saadiyat price list and the Sei Saadiyat payment plan.

Payment plan

Sei Saadiyat payment plan, 50/50 with 5% down

Sei Saadiyat is offered on a 50/50 payment plan with 5% down. The first 5% is due at booking and the final 50% at handover in Q4 2030. The dated milestone schedule is published on the payment plan page. Sei Saadiyat payment plan.

Residences

Sei Saadiyat residences and floor plans

  • 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, some with a maid's room
  • 3-bedroom Kanso Residences, the signature larger homes
  • 2-bedroom Kanso Lofts, a new loft format to Aldar
  • 70 to 208 sqm across 778 homes in six Jacobs-designed buildings
  • Four mid-rise (G+7) and two high-rise (G+17) residential buildings

Kanso is a Japanese design principle of simplicity and the removal of clutter. Aldar uses it to name Sei Saadiyat's signature Kanso Residences and Kanso Lofts, homes designed around calm, space and natural light. Kanso Lofts introduce a new loft format to Aldar: double-height open-plan living, an elevated bedroom overlooking the main living area, expansive windows, and flexible work space.

See Sei Saadiyat floor plans.

Amenities

MOVE, RESTORE, CONNECT, BREATHE

Aldar groups Sei Saadiyat amenities around four pillars. Confirmed from Aldar sales documentation, 8 September 2026.

MOVE

  • Three mind and body studios (fitness, yoga, aerial yoga)
  • Outdoor fitness area
  • Sports courts
  • Outdoor yoga deck
  • Bike store and repair
  • Indoor kids' club and outdoor play areas

RESTORE

  • Hot and cold baths
  • Spa, sauna and treatment room
  • Rooftop pools and social gardens
  • Zen garden with serenity pool
  • Specialist wellbeing clinic (health, physiotherapy and recovery)

CONNECT

  • Co-working
  • Library and gaming lounge
  • Cinema rooms
  • Cafe, bakery and family dining
  • Everyday services
  • Curated retail and F&B

BREATHE

  • Discovery trail
  • Pod garden
  • Pocket gardens
  • Central lawn and event stage
  • Pets park
  • Landscaped courtyards with walking paths, layered planting and art

Targeting Estidama Pearl 3, with smart community features and EV provisions.

Interiors

Interiors and finishes by Kettle Collective

Kettle Collective shapes two named schemes, Apartment Light and Kanso Loft Dark, with Japan-sourced border tiling. Architecture by Jacobs. Sei Saadiyat interiors and finishes.

Location

Sei Saadiyat location and official drive times

Sei Saadiyat by Aldar sits within Saadiyat Island's Cultural District, Abu Dhabi, the same precinct as the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Manarat Al Saadiyat, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, and the forthcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Connected lifestyle nodes include Saadiyat Grove, Mamsha Beach and Marsa Al Saadiyat.

Official Aldar drive times. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.
DestinationMinutes
Abu Dhabi City Centre12
Abu Dhabi Corniche12
Al Reem Island12
Yas Island20
Zayed International Airport25
Dubai International Airport85
Sei Saadiyat by Aldar location map of Saadiyat Cultural District with Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Reference imagery of Saadiyat Island and the Cultural District, not project-specific renders.

Cultural District landmarks

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Architect Jean Nouvel

Open since 2017

Zayed National Museum

Architect Foster + Partners

Opened 3 December 2025

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

Architect Frank Gehry

Opening 11 December 2026

Manarat Al Saadiyat

Open, visitor and exhibition centre

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi

Open

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Open

Nearby Aldar developments

The Row Saadiyat by Aldar

Seven nine-storey buildings by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Phase 1 comprises 315 homes in the first release, a separate Aldar project in the same Cultural District.

Baccarat Residences Saadiyat

77 branded residences, ultra-luxury homes by Aldar in the same district, distinct from Sei Saadiyat by Aldar.

Saadiyat Grove

Another established Aldar residential address on Saadiyat Island, shown for district context only.

More on Saadiyat Island.

Market context

Saadiyat Island property market, 3 years of real transaction data

7,491

Transactions recorded on Saadiyat Island over the last 3 years

AED 4,627,800

Median sale price (+48.9% vs. the prior 3-year period)

AED 2,258/sqft

Median rate (+28.4% vs. the prior 3-year period)

AED 48.5 billion

Total transaction value (+369.7% vs. the prior 3-year period)

Sei Saadiyat is priced from AED 2.95M, confirmed from Aldar. The Saadiyat Island figures above are registered island-wide market data for context, not Sei-specific resale data, since the project is a new launch.

Saadiyat Island 3-year transaction data

Design

Jacobs and Kettle Collective

Jacobs shapes the six buildings through light, space and proportion. Kettle Collective shapes the interiors with stone, wood, metal and woven texture. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

Timeline

Where Sei Saadiyat by Aldar stands today

  1. 27 Aug 2026

    Teaser

    Aldar shared a teaser for Sei Saadiyat, a wellness-led collection in Saadiyat Cultural District.

  2. 7 Sep 2026

    Official launch

    Aldar published the official launch: 778 homes across six towers, from AED 2.95M. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

  3. 16 Sep 2026

    Phase 1 sales open

    Phase 1, 265 homes across two buildings, sales open 16 September 2026. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

  4. Q4 2030

    Estimated handover

    Estimated handover is Q4 2030. Confirmed from Aldar sales documentation, 8 September 2026.

The Story

Experience Sei Saadiyat by Aldar

Sei Saadiyat by Aldar is a wellness-led collection inspired by stillness, calm and balance.

Aldar's official film introduces the atmosphere, architecture and lifestyle vision behind this address, from Saadiyat's museum precinct to the considered homes taking shape beside it.

ساي السعديات، مجموعة جديدة من المنازل بتصاميم هادئة ومساحات مدروسة تمنحك إحساساً أكبر بالراحة والرحابة.

يقدّم الإعلان الرسمي من الدار لمحة عن أجواء المشروع ومعماره ورؤية أسلوب الحياة من قلب المنطقة الثقافية في السعديات إلى المنازل الهادئة والمدروسة التي تتشكّل بجانبها.

The vision

Move into stillness in Saadiyat Cultural District

Sei Saadiyat by Aldar is 778 homes within Saadiyat Island's Cultural District, Abu Dhabi. Saadiyat Island is a designated investment zone where non-UAE nationals can acquire freehold title. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

Request the brochure download, floor plans, price list, payment plan or interiors and finishes via the forms below.

Culture and connectivity

New apartments in Saadiyat Cultural District, museums, education and access

Saadiyat Island's Cultural District is one of the most significant cultural developments in the world. Sei Saadiyat by Aldar places residents within walking distance of Abu Dhabi's museum precinct, a setting for Saadiyat Island property consideration, subject to independent due diligence.

Museums and culture

Eight museums and cultural institutions are anticipated across Saadiyat Cultural District, anchored by the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Manarat Al Saadiyat, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, the forthcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi.

Education cluster

The district sits close to an established education cluster, including NYU Abu Dhabi, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and Berklee Abu Dhabi.

Connectivity

Aldar drive times from Sei Saadiyat are 12 minutes to Abu Dhabi City Centre, the Corniche and Al Reem Island, 20 minutes to Yas Island, 25 minutes to Zayed International Airport, and 85 minutes to Dubai International Airport. Connected lifestyle nodes include Saadiyat Grove, Mamsha Beach and Marsa Al Saadiyat. A free Experience Abu Dhabi shuttle connects the airport and downtown to key Saadiyat Island stops including Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Experience

Experience art and history

Visit these iconic institutions that make up Saadiyat Cultural District.

Louvre Abu Dhabi near Sei Saadiyat in Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi near Sei Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi

Zayed National Museum near Sei Saadiyat in Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi

Zayed National Museum

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi near Sei Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Manarat Al Saadiyat cultural centre near Sei Saadiyat in Saadiyat Cultural District

Manarat Al Saadiyat

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi near Sei Saadiyat on the Saadiyat Island waterfront

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

Reference institutional imagery, not Sei Saadiyat project renders.

Nearby

Things to do nearby

Reference lifestyle imagery, not Sei Saadiyat project renders.

Beach and lifestyle

Saadiyat Island beach, golf and resort lifestyle

Beyond the museum precinct, Saadiyat Island offers protected coastline, championship golf and an established five-star beach resort strip, complementing life at Sei Saadiyat by Aldar.

Saadiyat Beach

Saadiyat Island's protected coastline stretches approximately 9 km, with regulated development and established turtle-nesting habitat along the beach.

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

Gary Player designed the championship course at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, one of the island's established sporting amenities.

Beach resort strip

Saadiyat's beachfront includes a cluster of five-star beach resorts, complementing the Cultural District's museum precinct and residential addresses.

Downloads

Sei Saadiyat brochure, floor plans, price list, payment plan and interiors

Why Sei Saadiyat by Aldar

Why Sei Saadiyat by Aldar

  1. 01

    778 homes across six Jacobs-designed buildings in Saadiyat Cultural District, from AED 2.95M. Phase 1, 265 homes across two buildings, sales open 16 September 2026.

  2. 02

    A 50/50 payment plan with 5% down, distinct from the 55/45 structure on several other current Aldar launches. Confirmed from Aldar sales documentation, 8 September 2026.

  3. 03

    Amenities grouped around MOVE, RESTORE, CONNECT and BREATHE, plus a specialist wellbeing clinic. Targeting Estidama Pearl 3, with smart community features and EV provisions.

  4. 04

    Architecture by Jacobs and interiors by Kettle Collective, with Japan-sourced border tiling and two named material schemes. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Sei Saadiyat by Aldar

What is Sei Saadiyat by Aldar?+

Sei Saadiyat by Aldar is 778 homes across six towers in Saadiyat Cultural District, from AED 2.95M. Phase 1, 265 homes across two buildings, sales open 16 September 2026. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

When does Sei Saadiyat go on sale?+

Phase 1, 265 homes across two buildings, sales open 16 September 2026. The full collection is 778 homes across six towers. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

How much does Sei Saadiyat cost?+

Sei Saadiyat is from AED 2.95M for a 70 sqm 1-bedroom, up to AED 8.40M for a 208 sqm 3-bedroom Kanso Residence. See the price list. Confirmed from Aldar sales documentation, 8 September 2026.

What is the Sei Saadiyat payment plan?+

Sei Saadiyat uses a 50/50 plan with 5% down. The first 5% is due at booking and the final 50% at handover in Q4 2030. See the payment plan.

Who designed Sei Saadiyat?+

Jacobs is the architect. Kettle Collective designed the interiors. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

What is a Kanso Residence / Kanso Loft?+

Kanso means Japanese simplicity and the removal of clutter. Kanso Residences are 3-bedroom homes. Kanso Lofts are 2-bedroom lofts with double-height open-plan living and an elevated bedroom. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

What is the Sei Saadiyat handover date?+

Estimated handover is Q4 2030. Confirmed from Aldar sales documentation, 8 September 2026.

Is Sei Saadiyat freehold / can foreigners buy?+

Yes. Saadiyat Island is a designated investment zone where non-UAE nationals can acquire freehold title. Sei Saadiyat follows the same freehold framework as other Aldar residences on the island, subject to Aldar sales terms.

How does Sei Saadiyat compare to The Row Saadiyat / Baccarat?+

The Row Saadiyat is a separate Aldar Cultural District project: 315 Phase 1 homes by BIG from AED 3.7M. Sei Saadiyat has 778 homes from AED 2.95M on a 50/50 plan. Baccarat Residences is a smaller branded collection in the same district. See The Row Saadiyat by Aldar.

How far is Sei Saadiyat from Abu Dhabi / the airport?+

Aldar drive times are 12 minutes to Abu Dhabi City Centre, the Corniche and Al Reem Island, 25 minutes to Zayed International Airport, and 85 minutes to Dubai International Airport. Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.

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