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Off-plan Projects in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and its largest emirate, covering 67,340 sq. km and more than 200 islands. It combines a major business centre with cultural, residential and leisure destinations such as Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and Al Ain. The emirate has a diversified economy supported by energy, finance, tourism, technology and investment. Abu Dhabi is also known for its family-friendly communities, strong infrastructure, beaches, museums and international connectivity. Its regulated property market continues to attract local and international buyers, supported by growing residential demand and new master-planned developments.

Buying off-plan property in Abu Dhabi

Off-plan projects are a major part of Abu Dhabi’s expanding residential market. For first-time buyers, Abu Dhabi’s off-plan regulations provide important safeguards. Developers must meet approval requirements, register the project, provide approved project disclosures and open a project escrow account before selling units off-plan. Buyers should verify the project through official Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre and DARI records, review the payment schedule, confirm the expected handover date, understand service charges and check the terms for cancellation or resale before signing.

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  • Tara Park, picture 1

    Tara Park

    Tara Park

    Tara Park by Modon is a planned residential project on Reem Island. The development aims to offer a calm, modern living space within one of Abu Dhabi’s key urban zones. The project is expected to be handed over in Q2 2030. The design uses clean lines, modern facades, and green landscaping. Open...

    Apartments
    • 1 to 3 beds
    • From AED 1,680,000
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  • Bashayer Residences, picture 1

    Bashayer Residences

    Bashayer Residences

    Bashayer Residences is a premium waterfront community by Modon on Al Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi. The project introduces the island’s first waterfront apartment community and offers direct access to landscaped open spaces and a public promenade. Modon launched the project in 2025, with handover...

    Apartments, Townhouses & Penthouses
    • 1 to 4 beds
    • From AED 2,500,000
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  • Vida Residences, picture 1

    Vida Residences

    Vida Residences

    Vida Residences Saadiyat Island is a Vida-branded, fully furnished apartment project by ALAIN (Al Ain Holding) in Abu Dhabi. The project has 121 homes in a six-storey building. It launched to market in 2025 and moved from sales to delivery, with estimated completion targeted for Q4 2027. Entry...

    Apartments
    • 1 to 3 beds
    • From AED 2,000,000
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  • Four Seasons Private Residences Saadiyat, picture 1

    Four Seasons Private Residences Saadiyat

    Four Seasons Private Residences Saadiyat

    Four Seasons Private Residences Saadiyat is an ultra-luxury beachfront residential project located on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The development is being delivered through a partnership between ALAIN (Al Ain Asset Management) and Four Seasons, one of the world's most recognised luxury hospitality...

    Villas, Apartments, Mansions & Penthouses
    • 2 to 6 beds
    • From AED 21,200,000
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  • W Residences at Al Maryah, picture 1

    W Residences at Al Maryah

    W Residences

    W Residences at Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, is a branded waterfront project by Taraf, in partnership with Marriott International. The project brings the first W Hotels branded residences to Abu Dhabi and is set within one of the capital’s key business and lifestyle districts. Unit areas range...

    Apartments & Penthouses
    • 1 to 5 beds
    • From AED 2,200,000
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  • Hudayriyat Golf Estates, picture 1

    Hudayriyat Golf Estates

    Hudayriyat Golf Estates

    Hudayriyat Golf Estates is a new golf-front development by Modon on Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The project is planned as an ultra-low-density address beside an 18-hole golf course, water channels, parks, and open green areas. Hudayriyat Golf Estates launched in 2026, with handover planned...

    Villas, Townhouses & Mansions
    • 3 to 6 beds
    • From AED 4,500,000
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  • St Regis The Residences, picture 1

    St Regis The Residences

    St Regis The Residences

    St. Regis The Residences by SAAS Properties is an ultra-luxury-branded residential tower on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. The 38-storey project includes 161 residences with waterfront and city views. Homes range from about 1,154 sq. ft. to 5,025 sq. ft. SAAS Properties is the developer, and the...

    Apartments & Penthouses
    • 1 to 4 beds
    • From AED 4,500,000
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  • Jumeirah Residences, picture 1

    Jumeirah Residences

    Jumeirah Residences

    Jumeirah Residences by Emirates Developments is a luxury-branded residential project on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. The project will include 253 residences across a prime waterfront plot beside the canal. Emirates Developments is the developer, with Jumeirah as the hospitality brand partner....

    Apartments & Penthouses
    • 1 to 5 beds
    • From AED 4,700,000
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  • Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living, picture 1

    Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living

    Jacob & Co Beachfront Living

    Jacob & Co Beachfront Living by Ohana is an ultra-luxury beachfront project in Al Jurf, Abu Dhabi, set between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The development is planned as a branded coastal address with 457 residences. The unit sizes range from about 538 sq. ft. to large mansions of more than 23,000 sq....

    Villas, Apartments, Mansions, Penthouses & Studios
    • 1 to 7 beds
    • From AED 1,440,000
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  • Nawayef Village, picture 1

    Nawayef Village

    Nawayef Village

    Nawayef Village is a gated residential project by Modon on Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi. It forms part of the wider Hudayriyat Island master plan, which adds a long coastal lifestyle zone to the city. The project sits between Nawayef West and Nawayef East Hills and brings the first townhouse...

    Villas & Townhouses
    • 3 to 5 beds
    • From AED 4,100,000
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  • Al Ghadeer Gardens, picture 1

    Al Ghadeer Gardens

    Al Ghadeer Gardens

    Al Ghadeer Gardens is a new residential project by Aldar in Al Ghadeer, Abu Dhabi, close to the Dubai border. The development has 437 villas and townhouses set within a walkable master plan, with the expected handover in Q4 2029. The design of Al Ghadeer Gardens focuses on low-rise homes,...

    Villas & Townhouses
    • 2 to 4 beds
    • From AED 1,700,000
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    Bashayer Villas

    Bashayer Villas

    Modon Holding launched Bashayer Villas as a luxury waterfront development on Al Hudayriyat Island. The project forms part of the island’s wider residential and lifestyle expansion, which focuses on premium coastal living close to central Abu Dhabi. Bashayer comprises villas in a gated setting and...

    Villas
    • 4 to 5 beds
    • From AED 7,200,000
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  • Core Villas at Y Views, picture 1

    Core Villas at Y Views

    Core Villas at Y Views

    ORA Developers launched Core Villas at Y Views as part of the larger Bayn master community in Ghantoot, a coastal area between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The project sits inside the Bayn master plan with homes, retail areas, leisure spaces, and green zones. The launch of Core Villas at Y Views took...

    Villas
    • 3 to 4 beds
    • From AED 6,400,000
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  • Bayn by Ora, picture 1

    Bayn by Ora

    Bayn

    Bayn by ORA in Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi, is a master-planned residential community spanning approximately 4.8 million square meters, and offers beachfront living with everyday convenience and modern design. It stands as the first project by ORA Developers in the UAE, delivered in partnership with ADQ...

    Villas & Townhouses
    • 3 to 7 beds
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  • The Row Saadiyat, picture 1

    The Row Saadiyat

    The Row Saadiyat

    The Row Saadiyat is a boutique residential quarter by Aldar, located in Saadiyat Island’s Cultural District. The full project comprises 717 units, including one, two and three-bedroom apartments with an estimated handover in Q1 2030. Homes sit within a compact site designed to give direct views...

    Apartments
    • 1 to 3 beds
    • From AED 3,700,000
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  • Fahid Beach Terraces, picture 1

    Fahid Beach Terraces

    Fahid Beach Terraces

    Fahid Beach Terraces is a new residential project by Aldar Properties within the master development of Fahid Island in Abu Dhabi. The development spans six modern buildings that offer a total of 501 homes, including one to four-bedroom apartments and duplexes, and five-bedroom penthouses. The...

    Apartments & Penthouses
    • 1 to 5 beds
    • From AED 3,600,000
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  • Fahid Beach Residences, picture 1

    Fahid Beach Residences

    Fahid Beach Residences

    Fahid Beach Residences is the first residential project on Fahid Island, a new coastal development by Aldar in Abu Dhabi. The island spans over 2.7 million square meters and includes 11 kilometres of coastline. The project offers a mix of apartments, townhouses and penthouses with a focus on...

    Apartments, Townhouses & Penthouses
    • 1 to 5 beds
    • From AED 3,500,000
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  • Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas, picture 1

    Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas

    Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas

    Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas is a new luxury residential project by Aldar Properties located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The development includes 132 apartments that offer high-end living with premium amenities and services. It is a collaboration between Aldar and Hilton's Waldorf Astoria brand,...

    Apartments
    • 1 to 3 beds
    • From AED 3,800,000
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  • SHA Residences Emirates, picture 1

    SHA Residences Emirates

    SHA Residences Emirates

    SHA Residences Emirates by IMKAN Properties is a wellness-focused residential project in Al Jurf, Abu Dhabi. The development spans approximately 125,000 square meters and is part of the larger AlJurf project along the Sahel Al Emarat coastline. SHA Residences Emirates is a collaboration between...

    Villas & Apartments
    • 1 to 7 beds
    • From AED 9,000,000
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  • Ohana By The Sea, picture 1

    Ohana By The Sea

    Ohana By The Sea

    Ohana By the Sea is a luxury villa project located in Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi, between the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The development features 4 and 5-bedroom villas. Each villa includes a private garden, terrace, two parking spaces, and a maid’s room with an en-suite bathroom. ​The project is...

    Villas
    • 4 to 5 beds
    • From AED 6,300,000
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  • Mandarin Oriental Residences, picture 1

    Mandarin Oriental Residences

    Mandarin Oriental Residences

    Mandarin Oriental Residences is a luxury residential project in the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Developed by Aldar Properties, this development offers 226 exclusive homes, including 1 to 4-bedroom apartments and 5-bedroom penthouses. The residences are designed to...

    Apartments & Penthouses
    • 1 to 5 beds
    • From AED 6,200,000
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  • Nobu Residences, picture 1

    Nobu Residences

    Nobu Residences

    Nobu Residences is a new luxury residential project on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Developed by Aldar Properties in collaboration with Nobu Hospitality, this development offers 88 exclusive units, including one to three-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom lofts, and four-bedroom villas and...

    Villas & Apartments
    • 1 to 4 beds
    • From AED 8,000,000
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  • Gardenia Bay, picture 1

    Gardenia Bay

    Gardenia Bay

    Gardenia Bay is a new waterfront residential project on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, developed by Aldar Properties. This development offers a balanced lifestyle by combining modern living with natural surroundings. The development features a variety of apartments, including studios and 1, 2, and...

    Apartments
    • 1 to 3 beds
    • From AED 805,000
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FAQs

  • Off-plan purchases are regulated, but buyers should still perform due diligence. Check that the project is officially registered, has an approved escrow account and appears on official Abu Dhabi property platforms before making payments.


  • Yes. Non-UAE nationals can acquire real estate rights in Abu Dhabi’s designated investment areas. Buyers should confirm that the specific project and unit are located within an eligible investment zone.


  • Buyers can verify registered projects through DARI and Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre records. These platforms can also provide project information, including the escrow account and construction completion details.


  • Yes. Off-plan transactions must be recorded in Abu Dhabi’s Initial Real Estate Register. Registration is important because an off-plan disposition is not binding on the parties or third parties unless it is registered as required by law.


  • Check the developer’s track record, project registration, escrow account, approved plans, unit specifications, payment schedule, estimated handover date, service charges, contract terms and resale conditions.


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