Who is Aldar Properties?

Aldar was created with a specific mandate: to support Abu Dhabi's infrastructure development across residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, education, and leisure. That mandate has shaped everything the company has built. Rather than developing standalone towers in isolation, Aldar has consistently built communities — creating the physical fabric of places like Yas Island and Al Raha Beach from the ground up, with schools, malls, marinas, and F1 circuits as part of the same portfolio.

The company's headquarters building in Al Raha — a circular structure unlike anything in the region at the time of completion — became an early signal of how Aldar approaches architecture. Yas Mall, the largest shopping mall in Abu Dhabi at over 2.5 million square feet, is an Aldar asset. So is the Yas Marina Circuit, which hosts the annual Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Aldar Academies operates schools across the emirate. The group's reach extends well beyond residential property.

In 2020, Aldar acquired a portfolio of government projects — including Riyadh City, Baniyas North, and developments in Al Ain — in a deal valued at AED 30 billion with the holding company ADQ. That transaction significantly expanded the company's land bank and cemented its position as the dominant force in Abu Dhabi real estate. Today, Aldar holds a land bank of over 77 million square feet, with approximately 90% in designated investment zones open to foreign buyers.

How Aldar builds

Yas Island: Aldar's largest residential canvas

Yas Island is where Aldar has been most visible as a developer. The company built the Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Mall, and a series of residential communities that collectively house tens of thousands of residents. The island's identity — entertainment-led, family-oriented, with F1, theme parks, and a championship golf course — was shaped in large part by Aldar's decades of investment there.

Current off-plan projects on Yas span multiple price points and property types, from golf-facing apartments to ultra-luxury standalone villas. Notable upcoming developments include the first phase of Yas Park Place in North Yas, scheduled for launch in April 2026.

Saadiyat Island: the cultural district and luxury residential pipeline

Saadiyat Island is Abu Dhabi's cultural and luxury flagship — home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Aldar is one of the primary developers active on the island, with a portfolio that spans ready-to-move residences in the Grove District to large off-plan villa communities currently under construction.

Nouran Living

Nouran Living is a residential community on Saadiyat Island offering apartments from studio to three bedrooms, with prices starting at AED 750,000. The development sits within walking distance of the island's beaches and cultural institutions, making it one of the more accessibly priced entry points on Saadiyat for buyers looking at the area long-term. Handover is scheduled for Q4 2027.

From AED 750KStarting price

Studio–3BRUnit types

Q4 2027Handover

Saadiyat IslandLocation

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The Row Saadiyat

The Row Saadiyat is Aldar's most recent large-scale launch on the island — a residential community with apartments, duplexes, and townhouses ranging from 958 to 4,800 square feet, starting at AED 3.7 million. The project sits in the Saadiyat Cultural District and was one of three new UAE launches that drove Aldar's record Q4 2025 sales results. Handover is set for Q1 2030.

From AED 3.7MStarting price

958–4,800 sq ftUnit sizes

Q1 2030Handover

Cultural DistrictSetting

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Fahid Island: Aldar's newest waterfront destination

Fahid Island is Aldar's most recent master development — a waterfront address in Abu Dhabi being built from the ground up by the developer. The Beach House Fahid is the first residential release on the island, offering apartments and townhouses with direct sea access. With prices from AED 1.8 million and handover scheduled for Q4 2029, Fahid represents Aldar's long-term bet on a new premium waterfront community in the capital.

The Beach House — Fahid Island

The Beach House is the first residential project on Fahid Island, a new waterfront destination Aldar is developing off the Abu Dhabi coast. Units range from 494 to 1,970 square feet — apartments and townhouses — with direct beach access and views across the Arabian Gulf. The project is on a 50/50 payment plan with a 2% ADM fee waiver on selected units.

From AED 1.8MStarting price

494–1,970 sq ftUnit sizes

Q4 2029Handover

50/50Payment plan

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Al Shamkha: affordable communities near the airport

Not all of Aldar's Abu Dhabi portfolio sits at the luxury end. In Al Shamkha — a residential district close to Zayed International Airport — the developer has built two large villa communities aimed at the mid-market: Fay Al Reeman and Fay Al Reeman II. These are family-oriented gated communities with 3–6 bedroom villas, priced significantly below comparable Yas Island or Saadiyat product. Aldar has also announced develop-to-hold properties for long-term leasing in the same area, adding a rental stock component near the airport.

What Aldar is building next

Aldar's pipeline beyond current launches is substantial. In December 2025, Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company announced a AED 60 billion expansion of Al Maryah Island — Abu Dhabi's financial district — adding over 1.5 million square metres of gross floor area including offices, more than 3,000 luxury homes, a new waterfront marina, and an additional 40,000 square metres of retail. The project is positioned to reinforce Abu Dhabi Global Market's standing as a global financial centre.

On the residential side, Aldar confirmed its 2026 handover programme is proceeding across all 141 active construction sites without disruption, with more than 3,500 units committed for delivery this year. The company holds a revenue backlog of approximately AED 167 billion across its portfolio, providing visibility on revenue recognition over the next three years. Available liquidity exceeds AED 30 billion.

Outside Abu Dhabi, Aldar has projects in Dubai — including Haven in Dubailand and Athlon Premium Villas — as well as Rosso Bay Residences and Nikki Beach Residences in Ras Al Khaimah. The company is also pursuing international expansion through its development and sales operations in Egypt and the UK.