Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat | Aldar Beachfront & Community Villas, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi

Landscaped waterway and gardens at Talay, Marsa Al Saadiyat, at dusk

THE FIRST LUXURY ADDRESS AT MARSA AL SAADIYAT

A rare frontage on one of Abu Dhabi's most protected islands

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 smaller, 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.

Developed by Aldar

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.

Saadiyat Island address

Minutes from the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, NYU Abu Dhabi and the island's protected beaches.

Freehold ownership

Saadiyat Island is a designated freehold investment zone, open to full foreign ownership for UAE and international buyers alike.

Just 351 villas

A deliberately limited release across both communities, on an island where new beachfront villa land rarely comes to market.

TWO COLLECTIONS, ONE ADDRESS

Talay & Talay Beach

Both are private, gated communities within Marsa Al Saadiyat — the difference is simply how close you sit to the water.

COMMUNITY VILLAS

Talay

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.

HandoverQ4 2029

Bedrooms4–6 BR

FRONTLINE BEACH VILLAS

Talay Beach

A smaller, more exclusive collection of villas directly on the beachfront — private sand access, uninterrupted sea views and a quieter, more secluded setting.

HandoverQ4 2030

Bedrooms4–6 BR

VILLAS & STARTING PRICES

Four, five and six bedroom villas

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.

An 50/50 payment plan spread across construction

Just 5% is due this year, with the balance staged through to handover — designed to spread commitment across the build.

Down payment

March 2027

September 2027

March 2028

10%

August 2028

10%

January 2029

10%

June 2029

50%

On handover

MARKET CONTEXT

Why Saadiyat, why now

AED 26,500Average villa transaction value per sqm on Saadiyat Island in the year to June 2026 — the highest of any villa location in Abu Dhabi.

+112%Growth in Abu Dhabi property transaction value year-on-year in H1 2026, to AED 117 billion.

AED 100BnScale of Aldar's Marsa Al Saadiyat waterfront masterplan, within which Talay sits.

Saadiyat Island has consistently held the title of Abu Dhabi's most expensive villa address, with Knight Frank recording 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, placing it right in line with — not above — that benchmark for a brand-new, Aldar-delivered release.

That pricing lands against a market that has kept growing through 2026: Abu Dhabi's total property transaction value rose 112% year-on-year in the first half of the year, supported by continued foreign investment and government visa reforms. Saadiyat itself remains supply-constrained, with roughly 3,250 residential units in its entire construction pipeline for 2026–2030 — a small number for an island this in 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. Price-per-sqm figures for Talay are calculated from the starting prices and GSA shown above and are indicative only.

ROOTED IN EMIRATI TRADITION

Heritage, reimagined through contemporary design

Outdoor majlis pavilion

A place for gathering and conversation, rooted in tradition and shaped for modern community life.

Aflaj water feature

A traditional irrigation system reimagined as a flowing feature that cools and orients the community.

Aresh-inspired screening

Woven, textural elements inspired by traditional building techniques, reinterpreted in the community's boundary and screen details.

A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE

Every amenity a family could ask for

A school sits within the Talay community itself, with six leading educational institutions — including NYU Abu Dhabi — just minutes away.

Landscaped green spacesWalking trails through mature planting
Community pool & kids' poolResort-style pools for every age
Landmark fountainA signature water feature at the community heart
Kids' play areaAdventure play set within natural landscaping
Jogging track & cycling loopsDedicated fitness routes
Padel courts & multi-purpose courtWith gym & fitness facilities
Beach lift-up bayDirect, easy access to the sand
EV charging stationsReady for the next generation of vehicles
Gated community, 24/7 securityPrivate and secure living
Retail hubEveryday convenience within a 1km walk

Families enjoying the landscaped gardens and play area at Talay Marsa Al Saadiyat

BUYING OFF-PLAN IN ABU DHABI

A few common questions

Can foreign nationals buy at Talay?

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.

How does the off-plan buying process work?

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.

Am I eligible for the UAE Golden Visa?

Property investment above AED 2 million can qualify for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa, subject to current immigration rules at the time of application. Every villa at Talay comfortably exceeds this threshold, so it's worth discussing directly with our team once you register interest.

Can I resell my villa before handover?

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.

What ongoing fees apply once I own?

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.

Is this a good time to invest in Abu Dhabi property?

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.

Priority access before public launch

Priority booking opens 21 September, four days ahead of Talay's public launch on 25 September. Register now to secure priority access, full pricing and floor plans.

— Full villa floor plans & unit availability

— Detailed payment plan & reservation terms

— Priority booking ahead of public launch

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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Where the Gulf meets Saadiyat