Marsa Al Saadiyat

Aldar · Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi · Priority registration

The final chapter of Saadiyat: Abu Dhabi's largest marina, beside the Cultural District.

Key facts

Masterplan: 6.4M sq m
Development value: AED 100bn
Marina: 350+ berths
Beaches: 5.6 km
First release: H2 2026
Ownership: Freehold zone

Overview

Marsa Al Saadiyat is the last major piece of the Saadiyat Island masterplan, unveiled by Aldar in July 2026 (formerly Saadiyat Marina District). It wraps eight kilometres of coastline around what will be Abu Dhabi's largest marina, with superyacht berths, a yacht club and a kilometre-long promenade.

A pedestrian link ties the district to the Saadiyat Cultural District: the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, teamLab Phenomena and the upcoming Guggenheim. An underground Etihad Rail high-speed station is planned at its transit hub, with tunnel links towards Reem Island.

Highlights

Aldar is developing AED 60bn of the AED 100bn plan itself, with first home launches in H2 2026
Private mansions, beachfront villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences
Walking distance to the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the future Guggenheim
Planned underground Etihad Rail high-speed station inside the district

Home types

Private mansions: The masterplan's most exclusive plots, on the water.
Beachfront villas: Villas with direct access to Saadiyat's white-sand beaches.
Hillside villas: Standalone homes stepping up to 22.5 m for elevated sea views.
Waterfront apartments: Marina and promenade residences for lock-up-and-leave owners.
Branded residences: Hotel-serviced homes alongside two planned luxury hotels.

Location and connectivity

Louvre Abu Dhabi & Cultural District: Walkable
Etihad Rail high-speed station: In-district
Reem Island: Direct tunnel link
NYU Abu Dhabi, Cranleigh, Harrow: Nearby

Amenities

Abu Dhabi's largest marina
Yacht club
1 km promenade
73,800 sq m central park
46 km cycling loop
140 km of walking paths
Two luxury hotels
Three schools & nurseries
Healthcare
Clubhouses & pools

Lina Nizar's view

Aldar has not released units, sizes or prices yet, and anyone quoting them today is guessing. The opportunity is position in the queue. Saadiyat's beachfront has been the capital's most resilient luxury address, and first releases on a masterplan like this are typically priced to sell fast. Register now and we will send the unit mix, pricing and our stress-test view the day Aldar opens the first release.

Sources

Marsa Al Saadiyat is a masterplan announced by Aldar in July 2026; residential releases, pricing and handover dates had not been published at the time of writing. All details are indicative and subject to change. Images are developer and press renders.