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Apartments and Villas for Sale on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi – Apartments, Penthouses & Villas at beachfront and Cultural District addresses. Freehold for all nationalities.
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- AED 2.95M
- Layouts
- Apartments, Penthouses & Villas
- Status
- Off-plan
- Ownership
- Freehold
Ways to buy
Off-plan launches
New beachfront and Cultural District launches are priced on application and paid in stages through construction.
- Staged payment plans through construction
- Exposure to the island's newest beachfront and Cultural District addresses
- Launch stock priced separately, on application
Payment plan
- 5% Downpayment
- 45% During Construction
- 50% Handover
Which route is right depends on whether the objective is yield or appreciation — our advisors model both against your position. Figures are DMT-registered transaction data for H1 2026 (Reidin) and are indicative.
Apartments and Penthouses
Launch prices by project. All sizes are approximate; prices are subject to availability and developer updates.
SEI Saadiyat
Type Size Price from 1 bedroom 753 sqft AED 2.95M 2 bedrooms 1,087 sqft AED 4.50M 2BR + Maid 1,475 sqft AED 5.40M 2BR Kanso Loft 1,625 sqft AED 7.50M 3BR + Maid + Study (Kanso) 2,239 sqft AED 8.40M The Row Saadiyat
Type Size Price from 2BR + Maid 2,239 sqft AED 7.70M 3BR + Maid + Study (Kanso) 2,852 sqft AED 10.60M Mandarin Oriental
Type Size Price from 5BR + Maid Penthouse 21,797 sqft AED 164.40M Mamsha Palm
Type Size Price from 4BR + Maid Duplex 6,458 sqft AED 48M The Source Terraces
Type Size Price from 4BR + Maid 6,157 sqft AED 48.70M Nobu Residences
Type Size Price from 3BR + Maid Penthouse 12,002 sqft AED 150M
All sizes are approximate. Prices are subject to availability and developer updates.
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Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat
Type Size Price from 4 bedrooms 5,403 sqft AED 13.50M 5 bedrooms 6,265 sqft AED 15.50M 6 bedrooms 6,781 sqft AED 17.20M Talay Beach at Marsa Al Saadiyat
Type Size Price from 4 bedrooms 5,479 sqft TBA 5 bedrooms 6,318 sqft TBA 6 bedrooms 6,824 sqft TBA
All sizes are approximate. Prices are subject to availability and developer updates.
Saadiyat Island’s main features
- Designated freehold investment zone — 100% ownership for all nationalities
- Protected white-sand beachfront along the island's northern coast, including turtle nesting reserves
- Home to Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena, with Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opening 11 December 2026
- Finite beachfront supply against a deep buyer base of both owner-occupiers and investors
- AED 9.3 billion of registered apartment sales in the first half of 2026 — matching the whole of 2025 on roughly two-thirds of the transactions
Saadiyat Island is Abu Dhabi's cultural and beachfront address — a natural island off the capital's northern coast, with Aldar Properties leading residential delivery across its newer phases. Apartments range from studios to four-bedroom residences and penthouses, concentrated in the Saadiyat Cultural District, along the beachfront at Mamsha Al Saadiyat, and across Saadiyat Grove, Manarat Living and The Row.
The island is a designated freehold investment zone. Foreign nationals can purchase and hold full freehold title, registered through Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport via the DARI platform. Saadiyat pairs that protected beachfront setting and freehold title with the UAE's principal concentration of national cultural institutions.
Saadiyat Island amenities
- Beach access along the island's northern coast — private or public depending on the community
- Swimming pools, fitness centers and wellness facilities within residential communities
- Beachfront promenade retail, dining and cafés at Mamsha Al Saadiyat
- Saadiyat Cultural District museums and Manarat Al Saadiyat
- Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and beach clubs
- International schools including Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, plus community clinics and retail
- Covered parking, 24-hour security, CCTV and concierge services
Saadiyat Island location
Saadiyat Island sits immediately northeast of Abu Dhabi Island, connected by bridge to the capital's central business districts and the wider mainland highway network. The island combines a protected natural coastline with direct access to Abu Dhabi's commercial core.
- 10 minAbu Dhabi Corniche and downtown
- 10 minAl Maryah Island (ADGM)
- 20 minYas Island
- 25 minZayed International Airport
Drive times are indicative, in normal traffic.
Frequently asked questions
Ownership, location, yields, off-plan and buying from abroad — the questions our Abu Dhabi advisors answer most.
Can foreign nationals buy an apartment on Saadiyat Island?
Yes. Saadiyat Island is a designated freehold investment zone, so foreign nationals can purchase and hold full freehold title, registered through Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport via the DARI platform. That includes the right to sell, lease and pass the property on.
Where exactly is Saadiyat Island located?
Off the northeastern coast of Abu Dhabi Island, connected by bridge to the capital's central districts and the mainland highway network. Indicative drive times: Abu Dhabi Corniche and downtown 10 minutes, Al Maryah Island 10 minutes, Yas Island 20 minutes, Zayed International Airport 25 minutes.
What rental yield does a Saadiyat Island apartment produce?
Comparing registered sale prices with registered lease contracts within the same buildings, gross yields on Saadiyat's established apartment stock run between roughly 4.4% and 6.6%, with a median near 5.7%. Branded beachfront addresses sit lower, typically 2.5% to 4.5%, because the capital value is priced on scarcity rather than income. Median island-wide apartment rents have risen from AED 76 per square foot in 2022 to AED 100 in 2026 to date.
Can I buy from outside the UAE, and does the purchase support a Golden Visa?
A purchase can be completed remotely through power of attorney or accepted digital signature, with funds transferred internationally and title registration handled with the Department of Municipalities and Transport on your behalf. A qualifying investment of AED 2 million or more can support an application for a ten-year UAE Golden Visa, including provisions for spouse and dependents, subject to prevailing ICP requirements.
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