The Project Overview
The complete story of Abu Dhabi's AED 100 billion waterfront destination — the launch, the vision, the scale and the delivery timeline.
The Launch
Launched by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, officially witnessed the launch of Marsa Al Saadiyat — reviewing its masterplan, infrastructure, public parks, marinas, waterfront promenade, walking paths and cycling tracks on site.
During the visit, His Highness directed that the development be renamed from Saadiyat Marina District to Marsa Al Saadiyat — a name that honours the UAE's maritime heritage and the project's centrepiece: the largest marina in Abu Dhabi, with capacity for up to 350 sailing boats and luxury yachts.
The project, His Highness noted, reflects the UAE leadership's commitment to integrated infrastructure that meets future needs — bringing together quality of life, economic competitiveness and sustainability for present and future generations.
At a Glance
Key Project Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project name | Marsa Al Saadiyat (formerly Saadiyat Marina District) |
| Total development value | AED 100 billion (≈ USD 27.2 billion) |
| Total area | 6.4 million square metres |
| Waterfront | 8 kilometres |
| Natural beaches | 5.6 kilometres |
| Marina | Abu Dhabi's largest marina — up to 350 yachts & boats |
| Walkways | ≈140 km of interconnected pedestrian paths |
| Cycling | 46 km dedicated cycling track |
| Rail | Underground Etihad Rail high-speed passenger station |
| Residents | More than 58,000 |
| Master developer | Aldar Properties PJSC |
| First home sales | Second half of 2026 (H2 2026) |
| Infrastructure works | Site enabling works from Q3 2026 |
The Final Phase
Completing the Saadiyat Island Masterplan
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Aldar, described the project as “the activation of the final phase of the Saadiyat Island masterplan, and with it, the beginning of the most ambitious chapter yet in the island's evolution.”
“Abu Dhabi today stands among the world's most compelling destinations for long-term capital… Marsa Al Saadiyat is a direct expression of that confidence: a development of genuine global scale, conceived with an ambition that reflects Abu Dhabi's place on the world stage.”
Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar, added that the masterplan will bring new scale and character to an island that has become one of Abu Dhabi's defining cultural and lifestyle districts.
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Key Milestones for Buyers & Investors
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Works Begin
Site enabling and primary infrastructure works commence, led by Aldar as master developer.
First Homes
Sales of the first homes at Marsa Al Saadiyat begin — the first stage of the new waterfront district.
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