The first homes of the AED 100 billion destination
Aldar has announced Talay — the first residential community within Marsa Al Saadiyat, the AED 100 billion waterfront destination that completes the Saadiyat Island masterplan. Sales are scheduled to begin on 23 September 2026.
The collection comprises 351 standalone villas with four, five and six bedrooms, divided between two gated neighbourhoods:
- Talay — 167 villas positioned at the heart of the destination
- Talay Beach — 184 villas set closer to the shoreline, with convenient access to the beach
Designed around Emirati family life
Architectural detailing draws on Emirati heritage, and every villa is a standalone home with a private backyard. Between the two communities runs a landscaped green spine with shaded places to gather — joined by a community pool, children's pool, gym, padel court, jogging track, cycling loops, picnic areas, a children's discovery garden, an outdoor majlis pavilion and falaj-inspired water features. The development targets a 3 Pearl Estidama sustainability rating.
Pricing and payment plan
- Launch pricing from AED 13.5 million
- 50/50 payment plan — 50% during construction, 50% on handover
- Handover from Q4 2029 (Talay) and Q4 2030 (Talay Beach)
Because only 351 villas exist across both communities, unit choice will matter as much as price: plot position, privacy, spacing, marina relationship and beach access all differentiate otherwise identical bedroom counts.
Next step: sales open 23 September with Priority Pass holders first, followed by non-resident and public releases. Read the complete Talay guide or register for launch access.
Sources
- Aldar Properties — Talay announcement, 17 September 2026
- Aldar broker launch materials — release schedule, September 2026
Researched and maintained by Bramwell and Partners Real Estate. Last verified 14 October 2026. Pricing, availability and dates are set by Aldar Properties and may change; official sales documentation prevails.