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Watch the launch, explore the island and read what the world's media is saying about Abu Dhabi's AED 100 billion waterfront — and its record-breaking Talay debut.

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The Marsa Al Saadiyat Launch Film

The official vision film: beaches, the marina, the promenade and the waterfront lifestyle coming to Saadiyat Island.

Abu Dhabi Media Office released official launch footage of Marsa Al Saadiyat — showing how the destination connects beaches, the promenade and the marina into one waterfront district.

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8 km waterfront · 5.6 km natural beaches
Largest marina in Abu Dhabi — 350 yachts

Underground Etihad Rail high-speed station
Direct walkway to the Saadiyat Cultural District

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The Island, and the Vision Taking Shape

Real photography of Saadiyat Island today, alongside Aldar's official released CGIs and Gehry Partners renders for Marsa Al Saadiyat, Talay and Dar Al Funoon.

Talay villa streetscape at Marsa Al Saadiyat — official Aldar CGI — Talay villas — Aldar CGI

Double-height living room in a Talay villa — Aldar interior CGI — Talay interior — Aldar CGI

Lagoon beach at Marsa Al Saadiyat — Aldar CGI of the 5.6 km beachfront — The lagoon beach — Aldar CGI

Dar Al Funoon performing arts centre at night — Gehry Partners render, Marsa Al Saadiyat — Dar Al Funoon — Gehry Partners render

Planned school campus at Marsa Al Saadiyat — Aldar key visual — The school campus — Aldar key visual

Children's water play park at Talay, Marsa Al Saadiyat — Aldar CGI — Talay water play park — Aldar CGI

Aerial view of Saadiyat Island beach and resorts, Abu Dhabi — Saadiyat Island from above

Saadiyat Island marina, Abu Dhabi — The island's marina

Natural white-sand beach on Saadiyat Island — Saadiyat's natural beaches

Louvre Abu Dhabi museum dome over the water — Louvre Abu Dhabi

Zayed National Museum, Foster + Partners, Saadiyat Island — Zayed National Museum

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi immersive art installation — teamLab Phenomena

Interior of Louvre Abu Dhabi beneath the rain of light dome — Inside the Louvre's dome

Evening promenade at Marsa Al Saadiyat — Aldar CGI of the marina waterfront — The marina promenade — Aldar CGI

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi building at night — teamLab Phenomena at night

In the News

Press Coverage

Launch Result
Emirates 24|7 — “Aldar sales surpass AED 5 billion after launch of Talay, Yas Riva Reserve” (September 2026)
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Abu Dhabi Media Office — “Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses launch of Marsa Al Saadiyat development project spanning 6.4m sqm with investment value of AED100bn”
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Gulf News — “New Dh100 billion Marsa Al Saadiyat development launched in Abu Dhabi”
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TradeArabia — “Aldar unveils AED100bn Abu Dhabi mega waterfront development”
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The National — “Aldar delivers 36% rise in 2025 profit as annual sales hit record level”
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Abu Dhabi Media Office — Official launch film: “Marsa Al Saadiyat is a new waterfront destination that enriches Abu Dhabi's lifestyle offering”

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The Marsa Al Saadiyat Launch Film

The Island, and the Vision Taking Shape

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