Private mansions
Named in the launch copy. Counts and sizes are available from the sales advisor.

Developer: Aldar
Aldar · Marsa Al Saadiyat · Abu Dhabi
A new-launch residential community by Aldar Properties in Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The launch copy describes private mansions, luxury villas, standalone hillside villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences, with neighborhood parks and shared amenities.
Aldar
Developer
Marsa Al Saadiyat
Saadiyat Island
Mansions and villas
And apartments
New launch
Abu Dhabi
The Terrace at Marsa Al Saadiyat is a new-launch residential community by Aldar Properties in Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. This is an independent information page by The Upsides. The images are the published visuals for the community. Starting prices, a handover date, unit counts and home sizes are available from the sales advisor. The brochure, floor plans, payment plan and price list are available from the sales advisor.
Reviewed and updated: 30 October 2026
Marsa Al Saadiyat







These are the published visuals for The Terrace at Marsa Al Saadiyat in Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
The community
The community sits in Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Aldar Properties PJSC is the named developer. Launch copy brings together private mansions, luxury villas, standalone hillside villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences, with neighborhood parks and resort-style amenities.
Starting prices, a handover date and unit counts are not published. Those details are available from the sales advisor.

Homes
Named in the launch copy. Counts and sizes are available from the sales advisor.
Named in the launch copy. Layouts are available from the sales advisor.
Named among the home types. Counts and sizes are available from the sales advisor.
A bedroom mix is not published. It is available from the sales advisor.
Branded residences pair luxury homes with internationally recognised hospitality brands, combining private ownership with hotel-grade services and management. Specific brands at The Terrace have not been confirmed. Speak with the sales advisor.
Amenities

Final specification is available from the sales advisor.
Masterplan
The Terrace is one of the first residential communities inside Marsa Al Saadiyat, Aldar's AED 100 billion waterfront masterplan on Saadiyat Island. Inaugurated by HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 22 July 2026, the masterplan spans 6.4 million square metres and 8 km of coastline, the final and most ambitious phase of Saadiyat Island's development.
When complete, Marsa Al Saadiyat will accommodate more than 58,000 residents across a mix of home types, anchored by a 1.6 km marina with over 350 berths, 5.6 km of beaches, a 1 km waterfront promenade, and 46 km of cycling paths. A dedicated theatre district, anchored by Dar Al Funoon, a performing arts venue planned for more than 6,000 guests, sits within the masterplan. An underground Etihad Rail high-speed station will connect Marsa Al Saadiyat to Abu Dhabi city and the wider UAE rail network.
A scenic walkway links Marsa Al Saadiyat directly to the Saadiyat Cultural District, placing residents within walking distance of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the planned Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and NYU Abu Dhabi.
Buyers
Marsa Al Saadiyat is the last remaining land on Saadiyat Island, a non-repeatable opportunity in one of Abu Dhabi's most established luxury addresses. Earlier phases of Saadiyat Island (Saadiyat Beach, the Cultural District, Yas Point) established a track record of capital appreciation from launch to handover.
Key reasons buyers are registering early:
This section is general context and does not constitute investment advice. Confirm all details with a licensed financial advisor.
Location
The project is placed in Marsa Al Saadiyat within Saadiyat Island, near Abu Dhabi's cultural district. The context image is for orientation. Plot coordinates are available from the sales advisor.
Within Marsa Al Saadiyat, The Terrace is one of two communities currently launched. Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat, 351 standalone villas, from AED 13.5M was the first launch, in September 2026. The Terrace offers a broader home mix including waterfront apartments and branded residences alongside villas and mansions. Speak with the sales advisor for current availability across both communities.

Price and payment
A starting price is not published, no instalment schedule is published, and a handover date is not published. The list, the plan and the handover date come from the sales advisor.
The project page references Abu Dhabi practice: an ADREC transfer fee of 2% of the property value unless the contract states otherwise.
Project documents

A collection of contemporary family villas, the first address at Marsa Al Saadiyat.
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It is a new-launch residential community by Aldar Properties in Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The launch copy describes private mansions, luxury villas, standalone hillside villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences, with neighborhood parks and shared amenities.
Aldar Properties PJSC is named as the developer. Confirm the seller entity on your reservation form and sale contract.
In Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, near the cultural district. Named nearby places include Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi in the planned cultural district, Saadiyat Beach, the Marsa Al Saadiyat marina, and NYU Abu Dhabi. Plot coordinates are available from the sales advisor.
Private mansions, luxury villas, standalone hillside villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences. Unit counts and sizes are not published. They are available from the sales advisor.
Beach access, a bike path, cabanas, a clubhouse, dining outlets, a fitness zone, landscaped open areas, multipurpose sports courts, park access, a shared pool, a social zone and walking paths. Final specification is available from the sales advisor.
A starting price is not published. The price list is available from the sales advisor.
A handover date is not published. It is available from the sales advisor.
No instalment schedule is published. The payment plan is available from the sales advisor. The project page also references Abu Dhabi practice: an ADREC transfer fee of 2% of the property value unless the contract states otherwise.
Marsa Al Saadiyat is Aldar's AED 100 billion waterfront masterplan spanning 6.4 million square metres on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. It marks the final phase of Saadiyat Island's development and is planned to accommodate more than 58,000 residents. The masterplan includes an 8 km coastline, a 1.6 km marina, 5.6 km of beaches, a 1 km promenade, and a cultural district anchored by Dar Al Funoon. Marsa Al Saadiyat was launched on 22 July 2026.
HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, directed the renaming from Saadiyat Marina District to Marsa Al Saadiyat at the project's inauguration on 22 July 2026.
Talay is the first residential community inside Marsa Al Saadiyat, offering 351 standalone villas in 4, 5 and 6-bedroom layouts from AED 13.5M. The Terrace is the second community to launch inside the same masterplan. The Terrace includes a broader range of home types: private mansions, luxury villas, standalone hillside villas, waterfront apartments, and branded residences. Speak with a sales advisor for positioning and pricing specific to The Terrace.
Yes. Property at Marsa Al Saadiyat is freehold. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) transfer fee of 2% of the property value applies unless the sale contract states otherwise.
The Terrace sits within Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, close to the Saadiyat Cultural District. Nearby landmarks include Louvre Abu Dhabi, the planned Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi, and the Dar Al Funoon performing arts venue planned within the masterplan itself.
Yes. An underground Etihad Rail high-speed station is planned within the Marsa Al Saadiyat masterplan, connecting the development to Abu Dhabi city and the wider UAE rail network. New roads and tunnels will also link Marsa Al Saadiyat to Reem Island, Umm Yifeenah Island, and mainland Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) transfer fee is 2% of the property value, unless the sale contract specifies otherwise. Confirm the applicable fee with your licensed sales advisor before signing.
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