Marsa Al Saadiyat | The next chapter of Saadiyat Island

Marsa Al Saadiyat is Aldar’s most ambitious waterfront masterplan — positioned as one of the final major chapters of Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. This article features exclusive masterplan imagery of the destination: a complete waterfront city where luxury, wellness, art and sustainability come together within Saadiyat’s established lifestyle and cultural setting. The fundamentals are clear: Luxury. Waterfront. Culture. Connectivity. Exclusive snapshot — what the masterplan shows • AED 100B+ total development value • 6.4 million sqm masterplan area • 8 km waterfront | 5.6 km beaches • ~350-berth luxury marina (Abu Dhabi’s largest planned marina) • 58,000+ future residents • 140 km walking paths + 46 km cycling tracks • Luxury villas, mansions, apartments and branded residences • Marina promenade with dining, retail and hotels • Direct connection to Saadiyat Cultural District • Planned underground Etihad Rail high-speed station • Enabling works from Q3 2026 | first residential sales expected H2 2026 A complete waterfront city within Saadiyat Rather than a single residential launch, Marsa is planned as an integrated destination: residences, marina lifestyle, hospitality, education, wellness, green corridors and future mobility — all within one of Abu Dhabi’s most internationally recognised islands. The marina district is intended to become a social centre with Yacht Club, waterfront restaurants and cafés, retail, leisure, luxury hotels and waterfront residences around approximately 350 berths. A planned 1 km waterfront promenade combines retail, dining and leisure along the water’s edge. Elevated villa living and Frank Gehry culture Parts of the villa district are planned on elevated land — approximately 22.5 metres above coastal level — for enhanced views and privacy. Dar Al Funoon Abu Dhabi is presented as a world-class performing arts venue designed by Frank Gehry, with capacity for more than 6,000 people for musicals, live productions and international performances. A scenic pedestrian connection links Marsa with Saadiyat Cultural District — Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and more. Education, wellness and green backbone Within Marsa: 3 planned schools, 6 mosques, 2 luxury hotels, Waterfront Wellness Club, outdoor pools, sports courts, community clubs and family parks. Residents also sit within Saadiyat’s wider education ecosystem — including NYU Abu Dhabi, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, American Community School, Berklee Abu Dhabi and Harrow International School. A green backbone of Central Park and linear parks is designed to connect communities to the waterfront. Connectivity beyond the shoreline Integrated walkable and bikeable networks, future public transport, a planned underground Etihad Rail station, and new roads/tunnels toward Umm Yifeenah Island and Al Reem Island form the mobility story. A future bridge connection to another island development has also been presented as part of the long-term vision. Why this matters for investors Marsa Al Saadiyat stands on the combination of luxury product, marina waterfront, cultural adjacency and long-term connectivity — at masterplan scale. First residential launches are expected in H2 2026; individual pricing and payment plans will be announced by phase. If you would like the masterplan context, expected launch windows and an investment outlook for Marsa Al Saadiyat, register your interest with UAES Investments. Disclaimer: Figures, amenities, transport links and timelines are based on publicly presented masterplan concepts and exclusive visuals shared for editorial use. Details may change. This is not a sales offer or investment advice.