Marsa Al Saadiyat:
The Final Chapter
of Saadiyat Island
An AED 100 billion waterfront masterplan covering 6.4 million sqm on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Home to 58,000+ residents across luxury villas, mansions, branded residences and waterfront apartments — anchored by Abu Dhabi’s largest marina and one of the region’s most ambitious cultural destinations.
What Is Marsa Al Saadiyat?
On 22 July 2026, in the presence of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Aldar Properties unveiled Marsa Al Saadiyat — the most ambitious single masterplan in the history of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector. With a gross development value of AED 100 billion, it is also one of the largest privately-led urban developments ever announced anywhere in the world.
The name itself — “Marsa” meaning harbour in Arabic — signals the project’s character: a community built around water, movement and the sea. Stretching across 6.4 million square metres of Saadiyat Island’s northwestern coastline, Marsa Al Saadiyat is conceived as the final and defining act in the decades-long story of Saadiyat Island’s transformation into one of the world’s great cultural and residential addresses.
Aldar describes Marsa Al Saadiyat as “the final chapter of Saadiyat Island” — the masterplan that completes the island’s 20-year transformation and sets the seal on Abu Dhabi’s ambition to create a world-class waterfront destination. Read our full news update →
Masterplan Stats — 2026
Aldar Properties · Saadiyat Island
What Will You Live In at Marsa Al Saadiyat?
Five distinct residential typologies serve every lifestyle and budget — from serviced branded apartments facing the promenade to secluded seafront mansions with private jetties. Every home is within 150 metres of walking and cycling routes.
Waterfront Mansions
The crown of the collection — ultra-private, standalone estate homes with direct Arabian Gulf access. Generous private grounds, individual plot layouts and absolute seclusion. These represent Aldar’s most exclusive residential product ever offered on Saadiyat Island.
ویلای لوکس
Family-oriented villas positioned within the community’s green heart — close to parks, children’s play areas, schools and clubhouses. These homes are built for everyday family life at the highest standard, with private gardens, pools and generous living spaces.
Marina Apartments
Contemporary homes built directly along the active marina promenade — the social epicentre of Marsa Al Saadiyat. Dining, retail, the yacht club and maritime views are right at your doorstep. Ideal for those who want to live inside the energy of the harbour.
خانههای برند شده
Residences managed and finished to international hotel standards — with concierge services, housekeeping, and all the amenities of a five-star property delivered within a privately-owned home. A format growing rapidly among Aldar’s UHNW buyer base.
Hillside Villas
A standalone community of villas elevated 22.5 metres above the Saadiyat shoreline — offering panoramic views across the Gulf and the Saadiyat Cultural District. These are the masterplan’s signature statement homes: commanding, quiet and architecturally distinct from the marina-facing typologies.
Why Hillside?
Elevated positioning gives these villas uninterrupted views of both the sea and Saadiyat’s cultural landmarks — the Louvre, Guggenheim (under construction), and the marina below. A rare combination of privacy, altitude and cultural context in a single address.
Abu Dhabi’s Largest Marina: 350+ Berths on 8km of Coast
The marina is the beating heart of Marsa Al Saadiyat — and by scale, it will be the largest marina in Abu Dhabi. With capacity for more than 350 sailing boats, motor yachts and superyachts, it will reshape the emirate’s maritime leisure landscape and create an entirely new category of resident: those who arrive by sea and live beside it.
The marina’s 1-kilometre promenade runs alongside with restaurants, cafes, boutique retail, a yacht club and maritime services — creating a waterfront social infrastructure comparable to Mykonos, Monaco or Miami Beach in atmosphere, but entirely new in its physical form.
Beyond the marina, 5.6 kilometres of private beach stretch along the coastline — the kind of beach frontage that simply doesn’t exist at this scale anywhere else in Abu Dhabi’s current pipeline. Every resident of Marsa Al Saadiyat lives within walking distance of the sea.
Marina Features
Inside the Cultural District: Dar al Funoon & Beyond
Marsa Al Saadiyat is the only masterplan in the UAE where residents walk from their door to world-class museums, a 6,000-seat performing arts venue and the galleries of the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Dar al Funoon — The 6,000-Seat Performing Arts Venue
At the heart of Marsa Al Saadiyat’s cultural identity sits Dar al Funoon — a purpose-built performing arts theatre with capacity for more than 6,000 guests. The venue is designed to host international musicals, live productions, concerts and cultural performances year-round, giving Marsa Al Saadiyat a cultural anchor that rivals major world cities.
A scenic walkway connects the destination directly to the Saadiyat Cultural District — giving residents seamless access on foot to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the under-construction Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (which will be the world’s largest Guggenheim), the Zayed National Museum و مد Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. No other residential masterplan in the world offers this cultural proximity.
Dar al Funoon Theatre
The UAE’s most significant new performing arts venue — hosting international musicals, concerts and cultural productions throughout the year.
Saadiyat Cultural District
Louvre Abu Dhabi (open), Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Natural History Museum — all accessible via scenic walkway.
Walking Access to Culture
Marsa Al Saadiyat residents can walk from their front door to some of the most significant museum institutions in the world. An address unlike any other.
Life Inside Marsa Al Saadiyat: The Numbers
Walking Paths
Every home within 150m of the network of interconnected paths, parks and promenades.
Cycling Loop
A dedicated cycling infrastructure threading through every neighbourhood of the masterplan.
مدارس
International-standard schools within the masterplan — no commute required for families.
مراقبتهای بهداشتی
Premium healthcare facilities planned within the community — on-island medical infrastructure.
Clubhouses & Pools
Community clubhouses with outdoor swimming pools serving each residential neighbourhood.
Landscaped Park
A landscaped central park extending to the waterfront — the green heart of the community.
Additional Community Infrastructure
Beyond the headline numbers, Marsa Al Saadiyat is designed as a genuinely self-sufficient community. The masterplan incorporates:
- ✓Children’s play areas integrated within green linear parks throughout the community
- ✓Sports courts — tennis, padel, basketball and multi-sport facilities
- ✓Beach town retail village — curated F&B, boutiques and marine lifestyle brands
- ✓Two five-star luxury hotels providing hotel-level services to the community
- ✓Dedicated yacht club within the marina precinct
- ✓Connected green linear parks anchored by the central landscaped park
Underground Etihad Rail Station — Inside the Masterplan
Marsa Al Saadiyat will contain an underground high-speed Etihad Rail station — connecting residents directly to Abu Dhabi City, Dubai and the Northern Emirates by national rail network. A first for any residential development in the UAE.
Etihad Rail: What It Means for Residents
Underground Station Within the Masterplan
Not near the development — inside it. Residents step off the national high-speed rail network and into their community.
Abu Dhabi City Connection
Direct high-speed rail access to Abu Dhabi’s central business district — no car commute required for professional residents.
Dubai & Northern Emirates
The Etihad Rail network connects the UAE from north to south — Marsa Al Saadiyat residents travel to Dubai by rail from within their own community.
Capital Value Catalyst
Globally, properties with dedicated rail station access command 15–30% premium vs. comparable non-rail locations. Marsa Al Saadiyat’s underground station is a unique value anchor.
When Can You Buy? What Should You Know?
آن first phase of home sales is scheduled for H2 2026. Infrastructure works began in Q3 2026. Specific pricing, floor plans and payment plans have not yet been publicly released — Aldar typically reveals detailed pricing at the point of the official sales launch for each phase.
Based on Aldar’s established approach to Saadiyat Island releases and the comparable market data from existing Saadiyat product, buyers should anticipate:
- →Staggered payment plans tied to construction milestones — typically 10–20% at signing, milestone instalments during construction, balance at handover
- →Premium positioning relative to other Abu Dhabi product — Saadiyat Island commands the highest values in the emirate
- →Phase-based releases — early phases typically offer launch pricing that appreciates as subsequent phases are released
- →All units qualify for UAE Golden Visa (AED 2M+ threshold) given the Saadiyat Island pricing tier
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