Talay
At the heart of the destination, around the green spine and its shaded places to gather.
- Villas
- 167
- Handover
- Q4 2029
Only hereLandmark fountain by Abdalla Almulla
New Aldar launch, sales open 23 September 2026
Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat
The first homes at Marsa Al Saadiyat: 351 standalone villas by Aldar, in two gated communities called Talay and Talay Beach.
Starting priceFrom AED 13.5M
Villas4 to 6 bedrooms
Payment plan50/50
HandoverFrom Q4 2029
Priority access
Get the Talay price list
Everything Aldar has released, and first word when more follows.
351Standalone villas
2Gated communities
4 to 6Bedrooms in every villa
AED 13.5MStarting price
5.6 kmOf beaches at Marsa Al Saadiyat
3 PearlEstidama target rating
The launch
The first homes at Marsa Al Saadiyat
Talay brings 351 standalone villas to Aldar's new waterfront destination on Saadiyat Island, in two gated communities set around a landscaped green spine.
- Two gated communities, Talay and Talay Beach
- Standalone 4 to 6 bedroom villas with private backyards
- A green spine with shaded places to gather
Developed by Aldar Properties
Family life in the parks of Talay
Two communities
Talay or Talay Beach
Both launch together with standalone 4 to 6 bedroom villas. Talay sits at the heart of the destination, Talay Beach closer to the beach.
Talay Beach
Set closer to the beach, with easy access to the shoreline and the waterfront.
- Villas
- 184
- Handover
- Q2 2031
Only hereKitchen garden
| Detail | Talay | Talay Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Villas | 167 | 184 |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q2 2031 |
| Setting | The heart of the destination | Closer to the beach |
| Only here | Landmark fountain | Kitchen garden |
The villas
Villas designed to grow with you
Generous 4 to 6 bedroom layouts with private backyards, a choice of facades and a strong connection to the landscape.
4 bedroom villa
For families moving into their first villa at Marsa Al Saadiyat.
From AED 13.5MSize on request
- A private backyard for every villa
- A choice of facades, so each home has its own character
- Designed for seamless indoor and outdoor living
- Bespoke louvre details by Abdalla Almulla
Aldar releases villa sizes and prices per bedroom count with the floor plans.
5 bedroom villa
For growing families who want a bedroom in reserve.
From AED 13.5MSize on request
- A private backyard for every villa
- A choice of facades, so each home has its own character
- Designed for seamless indoor and outdoor living
- Bespoke louvre details by Abdalla Almulla
Aldar releases villa sizes and prices per bedroom count with the floor plans.
6 bedroom villa
For large and extended families buying for the long term.
From AED 13.5MSize on request
- A private backyard for every villa
- A choice of facades, so each home has its own character
- Designed for seamless indoor and outdoor living
- Bespoke louvre details by Abdalla Almulla
Aldar releases villa sizes and prices per bedroom count with the floor plans.
A choice of facades
Inside the villas
Emirati tradition
Rooted in Emirati tradition
Aldar worked with the Emirati artist and designer Abdalla Almulla on details that carry tradition into everyday life at Talay.
Outdoor majlis pavilion
A place for gathering and conversation, shaped for modern community life.
Aflaj water feature
Channels inspired by the traditional falaj cool and enrich the landscape.
Areesh walls and screens
Boundary walls and screens drawn from the traditional palm frond technique.
A fountain commissioned from Abdalla Almulla is the landmark at the centre of Talay.
In the community
Amenities at Talay
Aldar's amenity list for the two communities, with two features that belong to one community only.
- Landscaped green spaces
- Green corridors
- Community pool and kids' pool
- Landmark fountainTalay only
- Kitchen gardenTalay Beach only
- Aflaj water feature
- Outdoor majlis pavilion
- Kids' play area
- Kids' discovery garden
- Jogging track
- Cycling loops
- Picnic areas
- Padel court
- Gym and fitness facilities
- Beach access
- Pet park
- EV charging stations
Services
- Gated community with 24/7 security
- Beach within 1 km
- Retail hub within 1 km
- Cafes, dining and retail close by
- Community maintenance
Find your villa
Talay or Talay Beach, in two questions
Tell us what matters most and how many bedrooms you need, and we suggest where to start.
What matters most?
How many bedrooms?
Our suggestion
Talay, 5 bedroom villa
5 bedroomsVillas 167Q4 2029
Talay hands over in Q4 2029, the earlier of the two communities.
Layouts
Talay floor plans
Ask for a plan and a consultant sends the layouts as soon as Aldar releases them.
- Floor plan on request
4 Bedroom Villa
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Floor plan on request
5 Bedroom Villa
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Floor plan on request
6 Bedroom Villa
- Bedrooms
- 6
Price and plan
Price and payment plan
Aldar has published the starting price, the split and the date sales open.
Starting priceFrom AED 13.5M
Payment plan50/50
Sales open23 September 2026
Aldar has published the split only, so no instalment dates or amounts appear here. Your consultant confirms the schedule at booking.
How to buy
- 01
Join the priority list
Send your details and a consultant calls you back with what Aldar has released.
- 02
Choose community and villa
Talay or Talay Beach, then the bedroom count that fits you.
- 03
Reserve with Aldar
Your consultant books with Aldar from the day sales open.
- 04
50/50 plan to handover
Aldar's 50/50 plan applies, and the schedule is confirmed at booking.
Location
At the heart of Marsa Al Saadiyat
Talay sits inside the destination, with the marina, the beach and the retail hub within a kilometre.
What is near
| Place | How close |
|---|---|
| Marina and yacht club | Within 1 km |
| Beach | Within 1 km |
| Retail hub | Within 1 km |
| School and nursery | Within walking distance |
| Mosque | Within walking distance |
| Saadiyat Cultural District | Close by |
| Etihad Rail station and future light rail | Close by |
| Dar Al Funoon Abu Dhabi | Close by |
Schools on Saadiyat
Six leading educational institutions sit on Saadiyat Island, from nursery to university.
- Three schools within the masterplan
- Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
- Muna British Academy
- American Community School of Abu Dhabi
- Harrow International School Abu Dhabi
- Berklee Abu Dhabi
- NYU Abu Dhabi
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The destination
The wider Marsa Al Saadiyat
Talay is the first residential community inside Aldar's waterfront destination on Saadiyat Island.
AED 100 billionWaterfront destination
8 kmOf coastline
5.6 kmOf beaches
350Berths in the marina
46 kmCycling loop, with 140 km of walking paths
73,800 sqmCentral Park at the Etihad Rail station
Sustainability
Built to an Estidama 3 Pearl target
Aldar targets a 3 Pearl Estidama rating at Talay, with the materials and the systems that go with it.
- Estidama 3 Pearl target
- Over 30% lower energy use
- 42% lower water use
- Recycled and regionally sourced materials
- Low emitting materials for indoor air quality
- Energy efficient lighting with a long service life
Your Talay advisors
Find your sales advisor
The Masterpiece Property team for Talay. Call, WhatsApp or book a consultation.
Gallery
Talay in pictures
Questions buyers ask
Talay, answered
Aldar's starting price at Talay is AED 13.5 million. Prices per bedroom count are released with the floor plans, so this page shows the starting price only.
Standalone villas with 4, 5 and 6 bedroom layouts, each with a private backyard. Aldar has not published villa sizes or plot sizes yet.
Talay has 167 villas at the heart of the destination and hands over in Q4 2029. Talay Beach has 184 villas set closer to the beach and hands over in Q2 2031. The landmark fountain is at Talay, the kitchen garden at Talay Beach.
Aldar gives Q4 2029 for Talay and Q2 2031 for Talay Beach.
A 50/50 payment plan. Aldar has published the split only, so the instalment schedule comes with your booking.
At Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. The marina, the beach and the retail hub are within 1 km, and a mosque, a school and a nursery are within walking distance.
Green spaces and corridors, pools for adults and children, play areas, a discovery garden, a jogging track, cycling loops, picnic areas, a padel court, a gym, a majlis pavilion, an aflaj water feature, beach access, a pet park and EV charging. The landmark fountain is at Talay, the kitchen garden at Talay Beach.
A school and a nursery are within walking distance, and six leading educational institutions sit on Saadiyat Island, among them Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and NYU Abu Dhabi.
Talay is by Aldar Properties. Abdalla Almulla is the Emirati artist and designer behind the bespoke louvre details, the areesh inspired walls and screens, and the landmark fountain at Talay.
Send your details with the form on this page or call 800 666 888. A consultant confirms what Aldar has released and handles the booking with you.
Priority access
Register for Talay before sales open
Sales open on 23 September 2026. Send your details and a consultant comes back with everything Aldar has released.
- The Talay price list as Aldar releases it
- Talay or Talay Beach, matched to your family
- One consultant for booking and registration
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