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Marsa Al Saadiyat waterfront, illustrative render

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's largest marina is getting a neighbourhood.

Marsa Al Saadiyat is Aldar's AED 100 billion waterfront destination on Saadiyat Island. 6.4 million square metres, 8km of coast, 350 berths, and four kinds of home along the water. Registration is open ahead of the first sales release.

AED 100BDevelopment value

6.4M sqmMasterplan

350Marina berths

H2 2026First sales expected

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Illustrative film

The destination

Watch the coastline before it exists.

Aldar's film runs the length of the masterplan, from the beach frontage through the promenade to the yacht club. It is the clearest picture available of what Marsa Al Saadiyat will feel like at ground level.

The vision

Saadiyat's next chapter, and its largest.

Nothing else on the island offers 8km of continuous waterfront. That is the entire proposition.

Saadiyat Island already holds the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Cultural District. Marsa Al Saadiyat adds the part the island has never had at scale: somewhere to live on the water. Aldar is planning 6.4 million square metres of mansions, villas, apartments and branded residences, laid out alongside beaches, a working marina, a theatre district, three schools and healthcare, for a community of more than 58,000 people. It is designed to be walked and cycled rather than driven.

Explore the masterplan

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Residences

Four ways to live on the water.

Aldar has confirmed four residential products. Sizes, layouts and pricing have not been released. Register and you will have them the day they are.

Private Mansions

The most private stretches of the waterfront, held for standalone homes.

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Luxury Villas

Landscaped neighbourhoods with park and beach access on the doorstep.

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Waterfront Apartments

Facing the marina, the promenade and open water.

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Branded Residences

A branded offering inside the destination. Brand partner not yet named.

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Lifestyle

The whole place points at the water.

A one-kilometre promenade of retail and dining runs from the beaches to the marina and yacht club, with two luxury hotels anchoring the hospitality side. Beach, berth and dinner are a walk apart, not a drive.

Beach and coastal promenade, illustrative — 01Beach and coastal promenade

Outdoor pool, illustrative — 02Outdoor pools

Waterfront dining, illustrative — 03Waterfront dining

Cycling routes, illustrative — 04Cycling routes

BeachesMarina livingYacht clubPromenade retail DiningLuxury hospitalityOutdoor recreation

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Abu Dhabi's largest marina

350 berths, and a front door onto them.

The marina is the reason this masterplan exists in the shape it does. It will take roughly 350 yachts and sailing boats, making it the largest in Abu Dhabi, with a dedicated yacht club, the promenade and two luxury hotels immediately alongside the residential neighbourhoods. For owners with a boat, the walk from home to berth is the whole point.

350Yacht & sailing berths

1 KMWaterfront promenade

2Luxury hotels

Masterplan

One community, six moving parts.

Select a point to explore each planned zone. Final layout is subject to confirmation by Aldar.

Marsa Al Saadiyat masterplan, illustrative

Zone 01 Residential neighbourhoods

Mansions, villas, apartments and branded residences across walkable clusters.

Beaches, parks and outdoor living

Built for people who go outside.

5.6 km of beaches

Public and residential frontage along the waterfront.

Landscaped central park

The green spine linking every neighbourhood.

140 km of walking paths

Connecting the full masterplan end to end.

46 km of cycling routes

Dedicated infrastructure, not painted lanes.

Outdoor pools

Across the residential clusters.

Sports facilities

Inside the community clubhouses.

Community clubhouses

Shared social and wellness space.

Daily amenities on foot

Retail, dining and services within walking distance.

Culture and entertainment

A theatre district inside Abu Dhabi's cultural quarter.

Marsa Al Saadiyat includes its own theatre district, anchored by Dar Al Funoon, a performing arts venue for more than 6,000 guests staging musicals, live productions and international touring work. It sits minutes from the rest of the Saadiyat Cultural District.

Louvre Abu DhabiZayed National MuseumNatural History Museum Abu Dhabi teamLab Phenomena Abu DhabiGuggenheim Abu Dhabi

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Connectivity

On an island, connected like a mainland.

Underground Etihad Rail station

A planned high-speed station linking the destination to the national rail network.

New roads, tunnel and bridges

Planned links toward Reem Island and Umm Yifeenah Island, plus a bridge to a future Aldar island.

Saadiyat Cultural District

Abu Dhabi's cultural, commercial and lifestyle destinations already on your doorstep.

Approximate location, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.

The investment case

Scale you can see, in a location nobody can copy.

AED 100 billion

Among the largest waterfront developments Abu Dhabi has announced.

Saadiyat waterfront

Beside an established cultural and residential district.

Aldar as master developer

Abu Dhabi's leading listed developer, with the delivery record to match.

Finite coastline

8km of waterfront on an island with no more to give.

Four product types

Mansions through branded residences inside one destination.

Real infrastructure

The largest marina in Abu Dhabi, two hotels, a promenade.

Transport coming

A planned Etihad Rail station and new road, tunnel and bridge links.

Long-horizon demand

Positioned for local and international buyers alike.

For general information only. This is not investment advice and not a guarantee of capital appreciation, rental return or performance. Conduct independent due diligence and take professional advice.

Master developer

Aldar Properties.

Aldar is one of the UAE's leading developers, with a delivery record across residential, commercial, cultural and lifestyle destinations in Abu Dhabi, including island communities at Yas and Saadiyat. On Marsa Al Saadiyat it is master developer, responsible for masterplanning, infrastructure and long-term stewardship of the community.

Where it stands

Announced. Registering now.

Dates are expected and planned, subject to confirmation by Aldar.

Announced2026

Launched with an investment value of AED 100 billion.

Priority registrationOpen now

Infrastructure worksExpected Q3 2026

Enabling and infrastructure works begin.

First residential salesExpected H2 2026

First release to market.

Future phasesTo be announced

Further phases subject to announcement.

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Frequently asked questions

What is confirmed so far.

What is Marsa Al Saadiyat?

Aldar's waterfront destination on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, with an estimated gross development value of AED 100 billion. It combines mansions, villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences with beaches, a marina, parks, schools, healthcare and a theatre district.

Where is it?

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, next to the Saadiyat Cultural District.

Who is the developer?

Aldar, as master developer.

How big is the masterplan?

Around 6.4 million square metres, with roughly 8km of waterfront, planned for more than 58,000 residents.

What can I buy?

Private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences. Sizes, layouts and pricing are not yet released.

What amenities are planned?

Around 5.6km of beaches, a landscaped central park, 140km of walking paths, 46km of cycling routes, community clubhouses, outdoor pools, sports facilities, premium healthcare and three schools.

Is there a marina?

Yes, and it will be Abu Dhabi's largest, with roughly 350 berths for yachts and sailing boats, a yacht club, and a 1km promenade of retail and dining.

When do sales start?

First residential sales are expected in the second half of 2026, with enabling and infrastructure works expected from Q3 2026. Both are subject to confirmation by Aldar.

Will there be an Etihad Rail station?

An underground high-speed station is planned, connecting to the national network.

How do I register?

Use any enquiry form on this page. A property consultant will follow up with project information and priority updates.