Saadiyat Island

Saadiyat Island is an Abu Dhabi island with residential neighbourhoods, beaches and a cultural district off the city coast. Its homes range from apartments near museums and the waterfront to villas and townhouses in landscaped communities. It suits people who value the arts and coast, families seeking a villa and buyers considering both completed and new developments.

Homes for sale and for rent in Saadiyat Island

The homes we list in Saadiyat Island right now. Open a home for its details, or open the full list.

All homes for sale in Saadiyat Island

Source: Masterpiece Property listings, November 2026

Off-plan projects in Saadiyat Island

New projects in Saadiyat Island with a page of their own: price, payment plan and handover.

All off-plan projects in Saadiyat Island (25)

Source: our off-plan project pages, November 2026

Buildings in Saadiyat Island

Towers in Saadiyat Island with a page of their own.

Prices, rents and yields in Saadiyat Island

Saadiyat offers apartments, townhouses and villas, with completed homes and new projects across its neighbourhoods. When we have homes for sale or rent here, they show above with their asking prices. The prices section also shows ADREC median rents for the district when available (Masterpiece Property guide to the Abu Dhabi Rental Index, October 2026). Prices differ by property type, building, location and the individual home.

What homes are asked for today

HomeAsking price
Studio apartment2 listedAED 1,106,016 to 1,300,000
1 bedroom apartment3 listedAED 1,680,000 to 3,750,000
2 bedroom apartment7 listedAED 2,600,000 to 6,900,000
4 bedroom villa2 listedAED 7,999,999 to 8,299,999
5 bedroom villa1 listedAED 11,500,000

Source: Masterpiece Property listings, November 2026

Property prices in Saadiyat Island

What the regulator shows for rent

HomeMedian yearly rent
1 bedroom apartmentAbout AED 7,610 a monthAED 91,278
2 bedroom apartmentAbout AED 13,310 a monthAED 159,719
3 bedroom apartmentAbout AED 18,160 a monthAED 217,932
4 bedroom villa or townhouseAbout AED 34,700 a monthAED 416,364
5 bedroom villa or townhouseAbout AED 48,830 a monthAED 585,988

Source: ADREC Rental Index, Interactive Map: median yearly rent, all contract types, Q2 2025 (read September 2026)

Rent prices in Saadiyat Island

A new tenant of a 1 bedroom apartment paid AED 94,940 a year, against AED 87,355 on renewal (ADREC Rental Index, Q2 2025).

4 bedroom villa or townhouse: the regulator's median is AED 416,364 a year (ADREC Rental Index, Q2 2025), while we list 1 home of this kind for rent at AED 590,000 (Masterpiece Property listings, November 2026). The index is older and covers every contract type, so compare the exact home.

To see how rent compares with the price of a home, open Rental yields in Saadiyat Island.

About Saadiyat Island

Saadiyat Island lies off the Abu Dhabi coast and combines a cultural quarter with beach communities, universities and residential projects. Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum are among the institutions in its Cultural District, while Manarat Al Saadiyat hosts exhibitions and workshops. The island is not a single uniform estate: an apartment near the museums, a beach home at Mamsha and an inland villa offer different surroundings and different daily routines.

The ADREC Interactive Map recorded 7,292 homes in the Al Saadiyat Island district at the end of June 2026, including 6,151 apartments and duplexes and 1,141 villas and townhouses (ADREC Interactive Map, read October 2026). These are district supply figures, not a count of homes offered for sale today. The mix matters when choosing between a building with shared facilities and a house with its own outdoor space (ADREC Interactive Map, read October 2026).

The Cultural District places homes alongside museums and arts venues. Aldar launched Manarat Living in February 2023 with 273 apartments near Manarat Al Saadiyat (Aldar, October 2026). Its later Sei Saadiyat plan provides 778 homes in six buildings, including apartments and lofts, with a clinic and retail in the scheme (Aldar, October 2026). Those are planned project features, so a buyer of a new home should allow for delivery and construction around the district (Aldar, read October 2026).

Other parts of the island put more emphasis on villas and the coast. Aldar unveiled Marsa Al Saadiyat in July 2026 as a waterfront masterplan of 6.4 million square metres with a marina planned for more than 350 berths (Aldar, October 2026). The development is planned, while existing homes such as Mamsha Al Saadiyat give buyers a separate ready-home option. Retail, schools and a future rail connection form part of the Marsa plan, rather than facilities to assume are already operating (Aldar, read October 2026).

The full guide to Saadiyat Island from our team: districts, projects, schools, transport and buying.

Read our Saadiyat Island guide

Neighbourhoods and projects

The island has distinct cultural, beach and villa settings, with more waterfront development planned.

  • Cultural District

    The museum quarter includes Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Manarat Al Saadiyat, where exhibitions and workshops take place. Aldar’s Manarat Living adds apartments near the arts centre, while Sei Saadiyat is planned as a group of residential buildings with shared facilities. This setting suits a buyer who wants cultural venues close to home and is willing to distinguish existing attractions from new construction.

    Source: Masterpiece Property guide to the Saadiyat Cultural District; Aldar, October 2026.

  • Mamsha Al Saadiyat

    Mamsha combines completed beachfront homes with a retail area of shops, cafés and salons in the Cultural District. The beach and the promenade give the area a different character from the inland villa communities. A waterfront position can make the immediate setting important when comparing individual apartments and their outlook.

    Source: Masterpiece Property guide to the Saadiyat Cultural District; Aldar, October 2026.

  • Saadiyat Reserve

    Saadiyat Reserve includes The Dunes and villa plots in a nature-focused community. It offers a house-oriented alternative to the apartments around the museums and Mamsha. The setting is useful for families who prefer a villa and outdoor space while remaining on the same island as the cultural quarter.

    Source: Masterpiece Property guide to Saadiyat Island, October 2026.

  • Saadiyat Beach

    The beach side of the island combines coastal residential communities with resorts and the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Beach access and the position of a home within a particular community differ, so a villa in a wider beach district should not automatically be treated as a home directly on the sand. The area provides a coastal alternative to the museum quarter and inland plots.

    Source: Masterpiece Property guide to Saadiyat Island, October 2026.

  • Marsa Al Saadiyat

    Formerly called Saadiyat Marina District, this Aldar masterplan was unveiled in July 2026. It covers 6.4 million square metres and includes eight kilometres of coastline, a marina with more than 350 planned berths and a waterfront promenade. Talay is its first residential community, while the marina, schools and transport connections remain elements of the wider plan.

    Source: Aldar Marsa masterplan and connections, October 2026.

Who Saadiyat Island suits

  • Arts and city life

    The Cultural District puts Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Manarat Al Saadiyat on the island. Apartments in developments such as Manarat Living offer a way to live near that concentration of museums and events. The attractions also bring visitors, so a home close to them has a different rhythm from a villa community.

  • Families

    Cranleigh Abu Dhabi follows a British curriculum and Redwood has a Saadiyat nursery branch. Villa communities such as Saadiyat Reserve give families another option beside apartment buildings.

  • Beach living

    Mamsha has completed homes beside the beach and a retail promenade, with cafés and shops in the district. Elsewhere on the coast are resorts and the golf club.

  • Ready and new homes

    Mamsha Al Saadiyat's homes are complete, while Aldar has announced new homes at Sei Saadiyat and at Talay, the first community of Marsa Al Saadiyat. A completed home can be seen as it stands; a new one is bought against plans and a building timetable.

Living in Saadiyat Island

Schools, health, shopping, outdoors and how you get around.

  • Getting around

    Bus 94
    Abu Dhabi Mobility’s published route includes stops at Mamsha Al Saadiyat and Saadiyat Louvre, with onward stops in the city.
    Bus 170
    The published service connects Al Raha and Abu Dhabi, with stops at Cranleigh Tower and New York University on Saadiyat.
    Etihad Rail
    Abu Dhabi passenger station is in Mohamed bin Zayed City, about 37 minutes by car. Aldar’s Marsa plan includes a future underground high-speed rail station.

    Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility routes 94 and 170; Aldar Marsa connections; Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail; OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Saadiyat Island, October 2026, OpenStreetMap contributors.

  • Schools

    Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
    Cranleigh follows the British curriculum from early years to senior school and is about 9 minutes by car.
    Redwood Nursery
    The nursery has a Saadiyat Island branch beside Waitrose, offering an early years option within the island.

    Source: Cranleigh Abu Dhabi school booklet; Redwood Nursery; OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Saadiyat Island, October 2026, OpenStreetMap contributors.

  • Health

    Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
    A multispecialty hospital on Al Maryah Island, outside Saadiyat, with medical and surgical services.
    Healthpoint
    A hospital and clinic at Zayed Sports City, outside the island, with rehabilitation, radiology and a pharmacy.

    Source: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; Healthpoint, October 2026.

  • Shopping

    Mamsha Al Saadiyat
    The completed beachfront retail area has shops, cafés and salons within the Cultural District.
    The Galleria
    A mall on Al Maryah Island with shops, restaurants and entertainment.

    Source: Aldar; The Galleria Al Maryah Island, October 2026.

  • Beaches and parks

    Mamsha Beach
    The beach beside the Mamsha retail area offers a coastal outing within the Cultural District.
    Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
    A golf club on the beach side of the island, near the Jumeirah, St. Regis and Saadiyat Rotana resorts.

    Source: Aldar; Masterpiece Property guide to Saadiyat Island, October 2026.

Buying in Saadiyat Island: rules and costs

  • Freehold ownership

    Our Saadiyat guide states that foreign buyers may own homes freehold on the island. For an apartment, ADREC rules also describe an undivided share in common parts held by unit owners. The home and its shared facilities should be understood through the relevant title and building documents.

    Source: Masterpiece Property guide to Saadiyat Island; ADREC registration rules, October 2026.

  • Registration fees

    ADREC’s registration rules provide for the Executive Committee to determine the sale registration fee within a 1% to 4% range, shared equally by seller and buyer unless they agree otherwise. The off-plan sale registration fee in the initial register is 2% of the property value, shared equally, with a maximum of AED 2,000,000 per transaction. The charge is separate from the home price and any financing costs.

    Source: ADREC registration rules, October 2026.

  • Buying off plan

    ADREC rules require registration of off-plan dispositions in the initial register and place buyers’ unit payments in the project escrow account. A payment schedule and the time before handover affect cash flow; they differ by development. Marsa and Sei are examples of announced projects, so their planned amenities should be distinguished from facilities operating today.

    Source: ADREC registration rules; Masterpiece Property guide to buying off-plan property in Abu Dhabi; Aldar, October 2026.

  • Mortgage

    A mortgage depends on the lender’s assessment of the borrower and the property, and a Down Payment forms part of the buyer’s upfront budget. Financing a completed apartment and buying a villa on a developer schedule can involve different timing and documentation. Bank costs sit alongside registration and the agreed purchase price.

    Source: Masterpiece Property mortgage guide; Masterpiece Property guide to buying off-plan property in Abu Dhabi, October 2026.

  • Golden Visa

    Eligible real estate investors may apply for a renewable 10 year Golden Residency if they fully own one or more UAE properties registered in their name together worth AED 2,000,000 or more. A property financed by an approved local bank may qualify, as may off-plan units worth at least AED 2,000,000 bought from an approved developer. The investor and family members must maintain valid comprehensive health insurance for the residency period. ICP decides each application.

    Source: ICP, UAE Golden Residency, updated September 2026, read November 2026.

  • Shared costs

    ADREC rules provide for shared ownership of common parts in jointly owned property. The upkeep of a building and its common facilities is a separate consideration from the purchase price. An apartment with shared amenities and a villa in a managed community can have different ongoing obligations.

    Source: ADREC registration rules, October 2026.

Pros and cons of Saadiyat Island

Strengths

Things to weigh

  • Museums and arts venues in the Cultural District.
  • Beachfront homes at Mamsha, villas and villa plots at Saadiyat Reserve.
  • Beachfront shops and cafés at Mamsha.
  • A British school and a nursery on the island.
  • Marsa Al Saadiyat's marina, schools and shops are plans, not yet open.
  • Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Healthpoint are off the island, on Al Maryah Island and at Zayed Sports City.
  • Zayed International Airport is about 28 minutes by car.
  • No rail station on the island yet; the Abu Dhabi passenger station is about 37 minutes by car.

Source: Masterpiece Property guide to Saadiyat Island; Masterpiece Property guide to the Saadiyat Cultural District; Aldar; Cranleigh; Redwood; Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; Healthpoint; Etihad Rail; Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail; OpenStreetMap contributors, drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Saadiyat Island, October 2026.

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Questions about Saadiyat Island

Where is Saadiyat Island?

It is an island off the coast of Abu Dhabi city, with the Cultural District and residential neighbourhoods on the island.

What homes are available?

The island has apartments, villas and townhouses, including completed waterfront homes at Mamsha and newer projects in the Cultural District.

Can foreigners buy freehold?

Yes. Our island guide states that foreign buyers can own homes freehold on Saadiyat.

What do homes cost?

When we have homes for sale here, they show above with their asking prices. The amount varies by home, location and type.

What are rents like?

The prices section includes ADREC median rents for the district where available (Masterpiece Property guide to the Abu Dhabi Rental Index, October 2026). When we have homes for rent here, they show above.

Are there schools on Saadiyat?

Yes. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi follows a British curriculum, and Redwood Nursery has a branch on the island.

Is there a bus service?

Yes. Abu Dhabi Mobility publishes routes 94 and 170 with Saadiyat stops, including Mamsha and the New York University area (Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026).

Is there an Etihad Rail station?

No. Etihad Rail lists passenger services between Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah (Etihad Rail, October 2026). Abu Dhabi passenger station is in Mohamed bin Zayed City, about 37 minutes by car (Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). Aldar’s Marsa Al Saadiyat plan includes a future underground high-speed rail station.

What are the registration costs?

ADREC’s rules provide for the Executive Committee to determine the sale registration fee within a 1% to 4% range, divided equally unless the parties agree otherwise (ADREC registration rules, October 2026). The off-plan sale registration fee in the initial register is 2% of the property value, shared equally, with a maximum of AED 2,000,000 per transaction (ADREC registration rules, October 2026).

What about service charges?

Shared parts and facilities are governed by the documents and rules for the property. The amount and obligations depend on the individual building or community.

What should residents weigh?

Marsa Al Saadiyat's marina, schools and shops are still plans, and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Healthpoint are off the island.

Can a home qualify for a Golden Visa?

Yes. Eligible real estate investors may apply for a renewable 10 year Golden Residency if they fully own one or more UAE properties registered in their name together worth AED 2,000,000 or more (ICP, UAE Golden Residency, read October 2026). A property financed by an approved local bank may qualify, as may off-plan units worth at least AED 2,000,000 bought from an approved developer (ICP, UAE Golden Residency, read October 2026). The investor and family members must maintain valid comprehensive health insurance for the residency period. ICP decides each application.

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Page checked: 10 November 2026

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