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ALDAR PROPERTIES · SAADIYAT ISLAND, ABU DHABI
Where the Gulf meets Saadiyat
Talay and Talay Beach — two private gated villa communities of 351 homes at Marsa Al Saadiyat, set between private gardens, cultural landmarks and the open sea.
THE FIRST LUXURY ADDRESS AT MARSA AL SAADIYAT
Saadiyat Island has spent the last decade becoming the cultural and residential heart of Abu Dhabi — home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi, and some of the emirate's most tightly held beachfront addresses. Talay is Aldar's newest residential quarter within Marsa Al Saadiyat, arriving as Abu Dhabi property continues to draw serious global investor attention.
Two collections sit side by side: Talay, a community of villas woven through green corridors and water features, and Talay Beach, a more private collection of frontline homes directly on the sand. Together they total just 351 villas — a scarce number for an island where land is finite and demand from both end-users and investors is not.
One of the UAE's largest listed developers, majority owned by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth vehicle ADQ — a rare combination of scale and government-linked backing.
Minutes from the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, NYU Abu Dhabi and the island's protected beaches.
Saadiyat Island is a designated freehold investment zone, open to full foreign ownership for UAE and international buyers alike.
A deliberately limited release across both communities, on an island where new beachfront villa land rarely comes to market.
TWO PRIVATE COMMUNITIES · ONE ADDRESS
Quiet gardens, flowing water and the open sea close by.
TWO COLLECTIONS, ONE ADDRESS
Both are private, gated communities within Marsa Al Saadiyat — the difference is simply how close you sit to the water. Compare the two collections in detail.
COMMUNITY VILLAS
Villas set within a landscaped, tree-lined community, connected by walking trails, a flowing water feature and family-first amenities — designed for everyday island living.
FRONTLINE BEACH VILLAS
A more exclusive frontline collection of villas directly on the beachfront — private sand access, uninterrupted sea views and a quieter, more secluded setting.
THE VILLAS
VILLAS & STARTING PRICES
Pricing below reflects starting prices for each villa type across both collections. Final pricing depends on plot, orientation and collection.
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| Villa type | Talay — GSA | Talay Beach — GSA | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bedroom | 502 sqm5,403 sq ft60 villas | 509 sqm5,478 sq ft81 villas | AED 13.5M |
| 5 Bedroom | 582 sqm6,265 sq ft49 villas | 587 sqm6,318 sq ft42 villas | AED 15.5M |
| 6 Bedroom | 630 sqm6,781 sq ft58 villas | 634 sqm6,824 sq ft61 villas | AED 17.2M |
GSA = Gross Saleable Area. Starting prices apply across both collections; final pricing depends on plot, orientation and outlook. Villa counts shown are the total release across each bedroom type.
Just 5% is due this year, with the balance staged through to handover — designed to spread commitment across the build. See what each step comes to in our guide to buying a villa on Saadiyat Island.
5%
Down payment
5%
March 2027
5%
September 2027
5%
March 2028
10%
August 2028
10%
January 2029
10%
June 2029
50%
On handover
MARKET CONTEXT
Saadiyat Island has consistently held the title of Abu Dhabi's most expensive villa address. Knight Frank recorded average villa transaction values of roughly AED 26,500 per sqm for the year to June 2026, ahead of every other district it tracks in the emirate.
Talay's launch pricing works out to approximately AED 26,400–27,300 per sqm across both collections. That is in line with, not above, the benchmark for a brand-new, Aldar-delivered release.
Abu Dhabi's total property transaction value rose 112% year-on-year in the first half of 2026.
Savills recorded AED 21.5 billion of residential sales in the third quarter, up 32% year-on-year, with off-plan homes making up 81% of transactions.
Saadiyat itself remains supply-constrained, with roughly 3,250 residential units in its entire construction pipeline for 2026 to 2030.
That is a small number for an island in such demand, and one reason land for new beachfront villa communities like Talay rarely reaches the market.
Sources: Knight Frank, Abu Dhabi Residential & Office Market Review (H1 2026); Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) transaction data, as reported by The National and Economy Middle East, July 2026; Savills Middle East Q3 2026 data, as reported by Gulf News, October 2026. Price-per-sqm figures for Talay are calculated from the starting prices and GSA shown above and are indicative only.
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ROOTED IN EMIRATI TRADITION
A place for gathering and conversation, rooted in tradition and shaped for modern community life.
A traditional irrigation system reimagined as a flowing feature that cools and orients the community.
Woven palm-frond elements inspired by traditional building techniques, reinterpreted into the community's boundary walls and screen design by Emirati designer Abdalla Almulla.
A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE
Marsa Al Saadiyat brings together 5 private schools, 1 public school and 6 nurseries within walking distance, with NYU Abu Dhabi and Berklee Abu Dhabi next door.
Floor-to-ceiling views over the parklands.
Glass-walled courts for doubles and casual play.
Community and children's pools, designed for every age.
A maritime-inspired garden for exploration and play.
* Exclusive to Talay. ** Exclusive to Talay Beach.
351 VILLAS · SAADIYAT ISLAND
A limited release, on an island where land is finite.
THE LOCATION
Marsa Al Saadiyat sits on the western edge of Saadiyat Island, close to the island's cultural district and its protected, Blue Flag-rated beaches. Read more in our guide to living on Saadiyat Island.
GUIDES
Plain-English answers to the questions buyers ask most.
Compare
Handover, setting, sizes, prices and amenities side by side, so you can see which of the two collections fits.
Read the guideBuying
Ownership, costs, the payment plan, mortgages and the Golden Visa explained for overseas buyers.
Read the guideLifestyle
Beaches, museums, schools and drive times, and where Talay sits within Marsa Al Saadiyat.
Read the guideBUYING OFF-PLAN IN ABU DHABI
Yes. Saadiyat Island is a designated investment zone, meaning both UAE nationals and foreign buyers can own villas here on a full freehold basis — with the same ownership rights as any other freehold property in Abu Dhabi.
You reserve your villa with an initial payment, sign a sale and purchase agreement with Aldar, and then pay according to the construction-linked payment plan through to handover. All buyer payments for registered off-plan projects in Abu Dhabi are held in a regulated escrow account, released to the developer only as construction milestones are met.
Property investment of at least AED 2 million can qualify for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa, subject to current immigration rules at the time of application. For off-plan purchases, the Abu Dhabi criteria require evidence that at least AED 2 million has already been paid to the developer, which on a Talay villa is reached after the first few instalments of the payment plan. Our buying guide explains how this works, and it's worth confirming the current rules with our team once you register interest.
Talay is a landscaped community of villas with the beach up to 1km away, with estimated handover from Q4 2029. Talay Beach is the frontline collection on the beachfront, with estimated handover from Q4 2030. Both offer four, five and six bedroom villas, with starting prices from AED 13.5M. See our Talay vs Talay Beach comparison for the full detail.
Talay follows a 50/50 plan: 5% down payment, 5% in March 2027, 5% in September 2027, 5% in March 2028, 10% in August 2028, 10% in January 2029, 10% in June 2029, and 50% on handover. Confirm the current schedule for your chosen villa before you reserve. The buying guide shows each step in dirhams.
Yes, off-plan resale is permitted once a set percentage of the purchase price has been paid, as set by Aldar and the Abu Dhabi land authority. We're happy to walk you through the current resale conditions for Talay specifically.
Owners pay an annual service charge covering the upkeep of shared amenities, landscaping and security across the community, set by the developer once the community is operational. Exact rates for Talay will be confirmed closer to handover.
Abu Dhabi has drawn increasing attention from both regional and international investors in recent years, supported by population growth, tourism investment and limited freehold supply on islands like Saadiyat. As with any property market, values can rise or fall, and this shouldn't be read as a guarantee of returns — we'd always recommend doing your own research alongside speaking with our team.
PRIVATE ENQUIRIES
Receive the full price list, floor plans and current availability across both collections, with a personal reply from our team, usually within one working day.
Handled directly by Atlas Property Group — a boutique brokerage, not a call centre. Atlas has spent 12 years across the UAE and UK property markets, working with hundreds of buyers on off-plan launches, luxury villas and resale. Whoever picks up your enquiry already knows Talay in detail.
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