An ‘unforgettable’ waterfront community by Aldar
Since its inception and now inching toward twenty years, Saadiyat Island has evolved into being Abu Dhabi's cultural soul and heart. It is a place where the Louvre's silver dome shines through the waves, the Guggenheim's sculptural form is taking shape on the horizon, and a slew of museums and galleries sit in the pathway. And, along with global tourism, this island is home to world‑class art and architecture. Marsa Al Saadiyat arrives with an 8‑kilometre stretch of coastline developed by Aldar, marking its final residential chapter and also positioned to be the last major waterfront community the island has room for.
That's how Marsa Al Saadiyat proudly carries the title "The Unforgettable." Among a spring of lively marinas and a heavenly cultural masterpiece by the late Frank Gehry, this community promotes a lifestyle that blurs the lines between parks, schools, and daily essentials, because everything has been aligned and envisioned from the ground up, adding the right umbrella to livelihood here.
Private Mansions: Distinctive standalone homes designed for an exceptional waterfront lifestyle, blending privacy with the natural beauty of Saadiyat Island
Waterfront Villas: Generous villas crafted for unforgettable everyday living, set among green spaces, community amenities and the island’s coastline
Signature Apartments: Modern apartments positioned along the water’s edge, placing residents steps from the coastline, promenade and marina
Branded Residences: Premium branded homes delivering an elevated living experience within Marsa Al Saadiyat’s signature waterfront destination
With Saadiyat’s coastline finite, Marsa Al Saadiyat is positioned as the last large‑scale residential release on the island. It closes the masterplan with a rare, one‑time opportunity for waterfront living in Abu Dhabi’s cultural heart
Spanning 177,000 square metres and more than 350 berths, the marina will welcome sailing boats and superyachts alike. Waterfront dining and dockside life will create a vibrant hub for yachting enthusiasts and residents
A 6,000‑plus seat venue for musicals, live productions and international performances will anchor the community. Among Frank Gehry’s final projects, “Dar Al Funoon” leaves an architectural legacy and gives residents a world‑class stage
Across 744 hectares and 3.8 million square metres of built space, nearly 18,000 residences are planned alongside schools, clinics, retail and transit links. The result is a self‑contained city within a city, designed for everyday convenience and long‑term growth
Across 129 hectares of green open space, 140 kilometres of walking paths and 46 kilometres of cycling tracks unfold, crafting a meticulously planned pedestrian realm in Abu Dhabi. This is a community where everyday life meanders through greenery
Surrounded by native landscapes and wildlife, Marsa Al Saadiyat offers a rare opportunity to live closer to the island's natural beauty. Here, daily life unfolds alongside protected habitats, bringing residents into quiet contact with the region's flora and fauna
Marsa Al Saadiyat is designed to draw pleasant attention in itself, considering the eight kilometres of coastline, with a waterfront promenade running through its heart, a line up of restaurants, cafes and everyday leisure spots. The homes cover the full range of Gulf luxury, parallely embracing the garden and cityscapes with flexibility. The living areas have been converted to private mansions, standalone villas, waterfront apartments, and an array of branded residences, all uniformly nestled within the community. A 73,800-square-metre central park sits at the center of it all, connecting the neighbourhood parks and the green-lush across the wider development. The design epitomises Saadiyat's identity and belief, bringing a home for local wildlife, where gazelles are occasionally spotted among the dunes and green corridors. The community is intended to sit in gentle juxtaposition to the island's existing landscape, calling it a quiet neighbour, not a takeover. Broad pathways make walking and cycling a breeze, while a nearby Etihad Rail station will eventually link you to the heart of Abu Dhabi and beyond. It’s hyper-local living with nationwide access.
Marsa Al Saadiyat claims a stunning spot at the very edge of Saadiyat Island, offering the ultimate waterfront lifestyle just minutes from Abu Dhabi's established cultural district. Iconic institutions such as Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi fall within easy reach with the Reem Island being close by as well. At the same time, a 5.6 kilometres of beachfront feels a planned world away from the burgeoning pace of the capital.
It’s being positioned as one of the last major opportunities to build along Saadiyat’s coastline. Once the island’s planned 8 kilometres of waterfront are fully developed, there will be very little comparable coastline left for new residential projects.
The community spans private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments, and branded residences, across a planned total of nearly 18,000 units.
Aldar Properties is the master developer, responsible for the overall masterplan and primary infrastructure.
The community includes 2 private schools, 1 public school, and 6 nurseries, with nearby access to NYU Abu Dhabi and five further schools, including Cranleigh Abu Dhabi.
The first residential sales are scheduled for H2 2026, with the initial release comprising 179 villas.
Beyond road access, the development is planned around a future Etihad Rail station, plus 46km of cycling tracks and 140km of walking trails for movement within the community itself.
Saadiyat Island is known for its native biodiversity, including resident gazelle populations, and Marsa Al Saadiyat's landscaping has been planned to sit alongside that natural environment rather than displace it.
Yes. The masterplan includes an underground high‑speed Etihad Rail station, designed to connect the community to the wider UAE rail network.
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