Top projects in Abu Dhabi right now

16 May 2026 8 min read

The dominant pattern in Abu Dhabi 2025–2026 is day-one sellouts. The list below is concentrated on Saadiyat, Hudayriyat, Reem and Yas — where credible developers control supply.

Saadiyat Island

  • Saadiyat Grove (Aldar, from AED 905K) — flagship cultural-district masterplan; multi-phase delivery 2025–2027; 10/30/60 plan.
  • Nobu Residences Saadiyat (Aldar) — branded 1BR to penthouses and villas, AED 3.6M–7.6M+. Sold out, Q4 2027 handover, 10/60/30 plan.
  • Saadiyat Lagoons villas (Aldar) — 4–6BR from AED 7.6M+. Sold out, Q2 2026.
  • Faya Al Saadiyat (Aldar) — ultra-luxury villas from AED 96M, Q4 2027.
  • Ethir (Aldar) — apartments and villas from AED 6.1M, Q2 2026.
  • Baccarat Residences Saadiyat (Aldar, Feb 2026 launch) — 77 homes designed by Sou Fujimoto.
  • The Row Saadiyat (Aldar) — BIG-designed walkable quarter fronting the Cultural District.
  • SENSI (Reportage) — 2–4BR apartments and townhouses from ~AED 2M, resort-style.
  • Nudra (IMKAN) — 37-villa ultra-exclusive shell-and-core community.

Hudayriyat Island

  • Bashayer (Modon, Dec 2025) — 157 villas + 330 apartments, sold out in a day for AED 3 billion.
  • Al Naseem Villas (Modon) — 4–6BR, 750–930 sqm, from AED 7.8M, 10% down, Q4 2026.
  • Nawayef / Nawayef West (Modon) — elevated villas with 360° views, AED 7M–15M+.
  • Wadeem (Modon) — AED 5 billion contract, the largest single residential award in Hudayriyat.

Reem Island

  • Reem Hills (Q Properties) — 1.8M sqm hilltop villas from AED 2.6M, sold out, Q2 2026.
  • Muheira (Modon, May 2025) — 475 units from AED 1.2M, sold out launch day for AED 1 billion.
  • Pixel (IMKAN, Makers District) — studios to 3BR from AED 754K.

Yas Island & Fahid Island

  • Gardenia Bay (Aldar) — apartments from AED 1M, sold out, Q2 2027.
  • Fahid Beach Terraces (Aldar) — wellness-anchored beachfront phase of the new AED 40 billion Fahid Island masterplan.

Newcomers from Dubai

  • Sobha City Abu Dhabi (April 2026 launch) — Sobha's first large-scale Abu Dhabi entry, AED 40 billion GDV, 353 hectares near Yas. Apartments from AED 1.31M, villas from AED 4.96M to AED 9.05M, 60/40 plan, Q4 2029 handover.

For our perspective on launch-day allocations and what's actually getting offered to private clients, get in touch.

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