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Marsa Al Saadiyat

Marsa Al Saadiyat is an AED 100 billion waterfront destination master-developed by Aldar Properties as the final phase of Saadiyat Island's transformation in Abu Dhabi.

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Announced 2026 est.Aldar launches Marsa Al Saadiyat, an AED100 billion district across 6.4 million sq m and 8 km of Saadiyat Island waterfront with capacity for 58,000 residents, Abu Dhabi's largest marina at 350 berths and an underground Etihad Rail station
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Enabling works scheduled for Q3 2026 Jul 2026Aldar confirmed site enabling and infrastructure works begin in the third quarter of 2026 on the AED 100bn final phase of Saadiyat Island, with sales of the first homes opening in the second half of 2026. The masterplan carries Abu Dhabi's largest marina at 350 berths, 5.6km of beach and an Etihad Rail underground station
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Masterplan launched Jul 22, 2026Aldar unveiled the AED100 billion, 6.4 million sq m waterfront district as master developer
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Talay sales Sep 2026Aldar reported more than AED 5 billion in sales across its two September villa launches, Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat (351 villas) and Yas Riva Reserve on Yas Island (292 villas), with overseas and expatriate buyers taking 69 percent; no per-project split disclosed (The National)
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Sales launched Sep 17, 2026First homes launched: Aldar launched Talay, the first residential community at Marsa Al Saadiyat, with 351 standalone four- to six-bedroom villas across Talay (167) and Talay Beach (184), sales opening Sept 23 2026
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First-phase handovers set Sep 17, 2026Talay (167 villas) estimated Q4 2029 and Talay Beach (184 villas) Q4 2030, priced from AED 13.5M on a 50/50 plan
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Expected groundbreaking 2026 est.
Expected opening date TBD
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TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 26, 2026
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About the project

Marsa Al Saadiyat is an AED 100 billion waterfront destination master-developed by Aldar Properties as the final phase of Saadiyat Island's transformation in Abu Dhabi. Spanning roughly 6.4 million square metres of land along an eight-kilometre waterfront, it is anchored by Abu Dhabi's largest marina, with capacity for up to 350 berths for sailing boats and luxury yachts, together with 5.6 kilometres of beaches, an extensive network of walking paths and a cycling track, and a planned Etihad Rail underground station. The community is designed for more than 58,000 residents living in private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments, branded residences and a hillside enclave of standalone villas, complemented by luxury hotels, a yacht club, a retail and dining promenade, a theatre district with a major performing arts venue, schools and healthcare facilities, with a direct pedestrian connection to the Saadiyat Cultural District.

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Where is Marsa Al Saadiyat located?

Marsa Al Saadiyat is located in Abu Dhabi.

When will Marsa Al Saadiyat be built?

Marsa Al Saadiyat is an announced development that has not yet started construction.

Who is developing Marsa Al Saadiyat?

Aldar Properties is the developer behind Marsa Al Saadiyat.