Marsa Al Saadiyat by Aldar Properties in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Marsa Al Saadiyat — Aldar's AED 100 Billion Waterfront Destination on Saadiyat Island

Marsa Al Saadiyat is the single largest real-estate destination ever unveiled by Aldar Properties — an AED 100 billion (USD 27 billion) waterfront masterplan spanning 6.4 million square metres along 8 kilometres of coastline on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Inaugurated on 22 July 2026 by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the district marks the activation of the final phase of the Saadiyat Island masterplan — and the last opportunity to buy into the island's story from the very beginning.

Formerly known as Saadiyat Marina District, Marsa Al Saadiyat will become home to more than 58,000 residents, weaving together private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences with Abu Dhabi's largest marina, a cultural theatre district, three schools, two luxury hotels, and 5.6 kilometres of beach — one continuous waterfront designed around how a community actually lives.

The Masterplan by the Numbers

• AED 100 Billion gross development value
• 6.4 million sqm total masterplan area
• 8 km of continuous waterfront
• 58,000+ future residents
• 350+ berth marina — the largest in Abu Dhabi
• 5.6 km of beaches
• 140 km of interconnected walking paths
• 46 km dedicated cycling loop
• 1 km retail and dining promenade
• 6,000+ guest theatre venue — Dar Al Funoon
• 3 schools plus premium healthcare within the masterplan

A Home for Every Way of Living

Marsa Al Saadiyat introduces a complete residential spectrum, engineered so that buyers at every level can find a place inside one destination:

• Private Mansions — exclusive standalone waterfront estates at the very top of the Abu Dhabi market
• Luxury Villas — landscaped family neighbourhoods with direct beach and park access
• Hillside Villas — a standalone community rising 22.5 metres above the shoreline, delivering elevated sea and skyline panoramas found nowhere else on the island
• Waterfront Apartments — marina-facing and beachfront residences for urban and investment buyers
• Branded Residences — with the international hospitality partner to be announced

Six Districts, One Continuous Waterfront

• Residential Neighbourhoods — walkable, landscaped communities with clubhouses, outdoor pools and children's play areas
• The Central Park — a landscaped green spine running from the heart of the district all the way to the water
• Marina & Yacht Club — 350+ berths, a dedicated yacht club, and a working waterfront
• Dar Al Funoon Theatre District — anchored by a 6,000-guest venue, extending Saadiyat's cultural identity into live performance
• Schools & Healthcare — three schools and premium medical facilities inside the masterplan
• Beachfront & Promenade — 5.6 km of beach and a 1 km retail and dining promenade

Connectivity Built for the Next Generation

Marsa Al Saadiyat is planned as a Transit-Oriented Development anchored by an underground Etihad Rail high-speed station — a first for an Abu Dhabi residential district. New roads, tunnels and bridges will connect directly to Reem Island and Umm Yifeenah Island, with a further bridge planned to Aldar's upcoming island development.

Residents sit at the centre of the Saadiyat Cultural District, moments from the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena — alongside NYU Abu Dhabi, Berklee Abu Dhabi, Cranleigh, the American Community School and Harrow International School. Explore more Saadiyat Island properties for sale with Future Key Properties.

Timeline & How to Secure a Unit

• 22 July 2026 — Masterplan officially inaugurated
• Q3 2026 — Site enabling and primary infrastructure works commence
• H2 2026 — First residential sales release
• Further phases — To be announced

Unit types, layouts, sizes, prices and payment plans for the first release have not yet been published by Aldar. Registration is the only route to first access — early registrants historically receive priority appointment slots and launch-day inventory before the wider market. Register your interest with Future Key Properties to receive the price list, floor plans and payment plan the moment they are released.

Why Marsa Al Saadiyat Is the Investment Story of the Decade

Three factors make this launch structurally different from any other in Abu Dhabi. First, scarcity: this is the final phase of Saadiyat Island — once sold, there is no more land on the capital's most prestigious address. Second, infrastructure certainty: with AED 100 billion committed, a state-backed master developer, and an Etihad Rail station in the plan, the amenity base is being built around buyers rather than promised to them. Third, demand depth: Saadiyat already commands the highest price-per-square-foot and strongest rental yields in Abu Dhabi, with freehold ownership open to all nationalities and a resident population that skews toward museum, university, and financial-sector professionals. Early-phase entry into a district of this scale has historically produced the strongest capital appreciation in Aldar's entire portfolio. Compare current opportunities across our Abu Dhabi off-plan investment portfolio.

Why Buy at Marsa Al Saadiyat?

An AED 100 billion district on 6.4 million square metres, 8 kilometres of waterfront, Abu Dhabi's largest marina, 5.6 km of beach, a 6,000-seat theatre, three schools, two luxury hotels, an underground high-speed rail station, and the final buildable land on Saadiyat Island — all delivered by the UAE's largest listed developer. Marsa Al Saadiyat is not another project on the island; it is the chapter that completes it.

Brand Disclaimer: Aldar Properties is the master developer of Marsa Al Saadiyat. Masterplan components, figures, renders and timelines are indicative, based on the official inauguration announcement of 22 July 2026, and subject to change. Unit types, sizes, prices and payment plans will be confirmed at launch. Terms and conditions apply.