MARKETS · AUGUST 1 · 7 MIN
Aldar Officially Unveils Yas Point as a New Waterfront Destination in the North
Aldar Unveils Yas Point: A New Waterfront District on Yas Island
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Aldar Properties
Abu Dhabi's largest listed master developer (Saadiyat, Yas, Al Reem).
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Who Aldar Properties is, in 30 seconds.
Aldar Properties is Abu Dhabi's dominant developer and one of the most substantial real estate companies in the UAE by assets. The company has been active since 2004, with its headquarters and primary development focus in the UAE capital, where it has built landmark communities on Yas Island, Reem Island, and Saadiyat Island -- three of Abu Dhabi's most significant residential addresses. Aldar's portfolio covers residential, retail, commercial, and hospitality assets, and the company is publicly listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
The Saadiyat Island cluster is where Aldar concentrates much of its premium residential work. Current projects include The Arthouse, Manarat Living 3, Mamsha Palm, Mandarin Oriental Residences, Nobu Residences, and The Row Saadiyat (handovers ranging from 2027 to 2030). On Yas Island, projects include Water's Edge (delivered 2021), The Sustainable City Yas Island (delivered 2025), Gardenia Bay (handover 2028), Sama Yas (handover 2028), and Yas Park Place (handover 2030). Their Fahid Island pipeline -- Fahid Beach Terraces, Fahid Beach Residences, and The Beach House Fahid -- adds a newer Abu Dhabi location to the mix, with 2029 handovers. In Dubai, Aldar has recently entered the market with Athlon by Aldar and Rise by Athlon in Arabian Ranches 3, Haven and Verdes by Haven in Wadi Al Safa 5, and The Wilds and The Wilds Residences in Wadi Al Safa 3. They also have Rosso Bay Residences and Nikki Beach Residences on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, expanding their multi-emirate presence.
Aldar's track record in Abu Dhabi is long enough to have a meaningful delivery history. Our data shows projects handed over from 2021 onward in the current period, within communities that have been continuously inhabited and maintained by the developer. The range of Abu Dhabi locations spans established islands (Saadiyat, Yas, Reem) and developing waterfront areas (Fahid Island).
For buyers, the honest buyer-side framing on Aldar is this: if you are buying in Abu Dhabi, Aldar is effectively the tier-1 developer equivalent to what Emaar is in Dubai -- deep secondary market in established communities, a government-backed structure, and a track record long enough to evaluate. Saadiyat Island in particular has a functioning luxury resale market. Their Dubai and RAK entries are newer and the secondary depth is not yet comparable. We guide buyers to be clear about which emirate's market they are entering and to match their expectations accordingly.
ACTIVE OFF-PLAN · 12 PROJECTS
Currently building.
AL SAADIYAT ISLAND · ABU DHABI
Aldar Properties
MAMSHA PALM
Handover · 1Q 2028
From AED 48.3MFrom $13.2MFrom €11.5M
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FAHID ISLAND · ABU DHABI
Aldar Properties
THE BEACH HOUSE FAHID
Handover · 3Q 2029
From AED 2.75MFrom $749KFrom €655K
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AL SAADIYAT ISLAND · ABU DHABI
Aldar Properties
THE ARTHOUSE
Handover · 2Q 2028
From AED 7.40MFrom $2.02MFrom €1.76M
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FAHID ISLAND · ABU DHABI
Aldar Properties
FAHID BEACH RESIDENCES
Handover · 2Q 2029
From AED 6.64MFrom $1.81MFrom €1.58M
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AL SHAMKHAH · ABU DHABI
Aldar Properties
REEMAN LIVING
Handover · 1Q 2026
From AED 750KFrom $204KFrom €179K
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YAS ISLAND · ABU DHABI
Aldar Properties
THE SUSTAINABLE CITY YAS ISLAND
Handover · 4Q 2025
From AED 1.70MFrom $463KFrom €405K
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YAS ISLAND · ABU DHABI
Aldar Properties
GARDENIA BAY
Handover · 3Q 2028
From AED 840KFrom $229KFrom €200K
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AL SAADIYAT ISLAND · ABU DHABI
Aldar Properties
MANARAT LIVING 3
Handover · 2Q 2028
From AED 2.82MFrom $768KFrom €671K
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YAS ISLAND · ABU DHABI
Aldar Properties
WATER'S EDGE
Handover · 2Q 2021
From AED 1.50MFrom $407KFrom €356K
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FAHID ISLAND · ABU DHABI
Aldar Properties
FAHID BEACH TERRACES
Handover · 4Q 2029
From AED 6.32MFrom $1.72MFrom €1.51M
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AL SAADIYAT ISLAND · ABU DHABI
Aldar Properties
THE ROW SAADIYAT
Handover · 1Q 2030
From AED 8.30MFrom $2.26MFrom €1.98M
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ARABIAN RANCHES 3 · DUBAI
Aldar Properties
ATHLON BY ALDAR
Handover · 4Q 2028
From AED 7.20MFrom $1.96MFrom €1.71M
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FAQ · about Aldar Properties
Buyer questions about Aldar Properties.
Where does Aldar primarily build?
Aldar's core is Abu Dhabi, where they are most active on Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Reem Island, and the emerging Fahid Island. They have expanded into Dubai (Arabian Ranches 3, Wadi Al Safa 3, Wadi Al Safa 5) and Ras Al Khaimah (Al Marjan Island) in recent years.Is Aldar a good developer for Abu Dhabi investment?
For Abu Dhabi-focused buyers, Aldar is the most established developer in the market. Their communities on Saadiyat and Yas Islands have real secondary market depth, and the company's publicly listed status and government backing provide institutional credibility. We advise buyers to compare price per square foot carefully between Aldar communities and evaluate rental demand specific to the location they are considering.What premium projects does Aldar offer?
Aldar's premium end includes Mandarin Oriental Residences and Nobu Residences on Saadiyat Island (Abu Dhabi), Nikki Beach Residences on Al Marjan Island (Ras Al Khaimah), and The Row Saadiyat. These are brand-partnered projects with hospitality operators, which typically carry a price premium over standard Aldar product.Does Aldar build in Dubai?
Yes, Aldar has entered the Dubai market with the Athlon brand (Athlon by Aldar and Rise by Athlon in Arabian Ranches 3, handovers 2028-2029), the Haven series in Wadi Al Safa 5, and The Wilds and The Wilds Residences in Wadi Al Safa 3 (handovers 2029-2030). These are primarily villa and townhouse communities.How does Aldar's Saadiyat Island compare for resale liquidity?
Saadiyat Island has a functioning luxury secondary market in Abu Dhabi, with genuine transaction volumes in delivered Aldar communities. It is not as liquid as Palm Jumeirah or Downtown Dubai in absolute terms, but for Abu Dhabi product it is among the best-performing locations. Buyers should verify current transacted price data in the specific building before purchase.
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