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Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District

By Aldar in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Price from
AED 7,285,952
about £1.49M or $1.98M
Payment plan
On request
Handover
Q3 2028
Status
Under construction
Aerial render of residential buildings beside a museum with sail-like roofs in Saadiyat Cultural District
Render of a building entrance and drop-off with a water feature at dusk
Render of a pool deck with loungers facing a museum with sail-like roofs
Render of a terrace with seating and a plunge pool overlooking the Cultural District
Render of a promenade with palms, fountains and ground-floor restaurants
Render of a waterside terrace with loungers at sunset

Payment plan

The developer has not published a payment plan for Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District. We will request the current one with the price list.

How payment plans work

For 1-bedroom apartments

Homes and prices

Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District offers 1-bedroom apartments. Open a home type for its payment schedule, buying costs and the nearest alternatives.

1-bedroom apartmentsLimitedFrom AED 7.29M1,122 sq ft, AED 6,494 per sq ft, One developer unit on Aldar's listing on 13 November 2026. Five one-bedroom owner resales were listed from AED 6.1 million to AED 7.3 million.

Starting prices per the developer's price list, checked 13 November 2026. Sterling figures are indicative conversions. Ask for today's availability before relying on any figure.

  • Apartments
  • 1 bed
  • 1,122 sq ft
  • Freehold
Developer
Aldar
Location
Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Brand
Mandarin Oriental
Golden Visa
Prices reach the AED 2 million threshold

Overview

Mandarin Oriental branded residences in Saadiyat Cultural District beside Louvre Abu Dhabi, due in Q3 2028. Aldar's own listing shows one one-bedroom left from the developer, at AED 7.29 million.

Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District is a branded residential building by Aldar carrying the Mandarin Oriental name, in the Cultural District of Saadiyat Island. It sits beside Louvre Abu Dhabi and the site of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which is still under construction. Aldar counts 240 units, including retail, with apartments and penthouses of up to five bedrooms from 1,084 to 21,806 sq ft. The building is under construction, with completion due in Q3 2028.

Most of it appears to be sold. On 13 November 2026 Aldar's unit listing showed one developer unit, a one-bedroom apartment of 1,122 sq ft at AED 7,285,952. On the same day Aldar was listing five one-bedroom resales on behalf of owners, from AED 6.1 million to AED 7.3 million. That puts the remaining developer unit at the top of the resale range, so compare the two before you decide. At about AED 6,490 per sq ft, it is a high price for a one-bedroom even on Saadiyat.

We could not find a Property Finder project page for this building, and Aldar does not publish a payment plan online, so no plan is shown here. Ask Aldar for the terms on the remaining unit before reserving, and ask an owner's agent for the same detail on any resale, since part of the original plan may still be outstanding.

A one-bedroom here suits a buyer who wants a branded home in the museum district, either to use for part of the year or to let. The shared facilities are broad: a gym, workout and wellness studios, a spa and salons, a swimming pool, a kids' pool and kids' club, a squash court, a cinema, a gaming room, a residents' lounge, a private dining room and a shared working space.

What to weigh: branded buildings usually carry higher service charges than unbranded ones to pay for the operator's services, and none have been published for this one. With several owner resales already on the market before completion, a buyer who later wants to sell or let a one-bedroom here may face direct competition from identical units.

Buying costs

Government fees are paid on top of the purchase price. This is the position for the entry-level home; costs scale with price. In Abu Dhabi the registration authority is the ADREC.

Purchase priceEntry 1-bedroom apartment at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural DistrictAED 7,285,952
Registration fee (2%)Paid to Abu Dhabi's real-estate registry (ADREC / DMT) when the sale is registered. The default is an equal split between the parties, but most contracts pass the full 2% to the buyer.AED 145,719
Estimated total to completeAED 7,431,671about £1.52M

Developers may add their own administration charge on off-plan sales. It is set by the developer, not the land department, so it is not included in this estimate: ask for it in writing before you reserve. Adjust the assumptions in the buying cost calculator.

Golden Visa. Every unit type here is priced above AED 2 million, the threshold for the 10-year visa by property. Check eligibility

Location

In Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, beside Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi site.

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Zayed International Airport
20 min
Yas Island
20 min

Approximate drive times in normal traffic.

About Saadiyat Island

  • Designated investment zone: freehold ownership is open to foreign nationals
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum and teamLab Phenomena are all open
  • AED 13.3 billion of residential sales in H1 2026 (ADREC)
  • Natural beaches, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and resort hotels

Saadiyat Island area guide

Amenities

  • Gym
  • Workout studio
  • Wellness studio
  • Spa
  • Salons
  • Swimming pool
  • Kids' pool and kids' club
  • Squash court
  • Cinema
  • Gaming room
  • Residents' lounge
  • Private dining room
  • Shared working space

Developer: Aldar

Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer, behind Yas Island and Al Raha Beach, now also building in Dubai with Dubai Holding and Expo City.

Founded
2004
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi
Ownership
Listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: ALDAR); state-linked, with Abu Dhabi's Mubadala among its principal shareholders

Aldar profile and track record

Adviser's view

What works

  • Mandarin Oriental branding in Saadiyat Cultural District, beside Louvre Abu Dhabi
  • Completion due in Q3 2028, at the early end of current Saadiyat launches
  • A broad set of shared facilities, including a spa, a squash court, a cinema and a kids' club
  • Owner resales are listed alongside the developer unit, so prices can be compared directly

What to weigh

  • Aldar listed one developer unit on 13 November 2026, a one-bedroom at AED 7,285,952
  • About AED 6,490 per sq ft for that one-bedroom, at the top of the listed resale range
  • No payment plan is published online, and Property Finder has no project page for the building
  • Branded service charges have not been published
  • Five one-bedroom resales were already listed, which will compete for buyers and tenants

Questions buyers ask

What is for sale at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District?

On 13 November 2026 Aldar's own listing showed one developer unit, a one-bedroom apartment of 1,122 sq ft at AED 7,285,952. Aldar also listed five one-bedroom resales on behalf of owners, from AED 6.1 million to AED 7.3 million.

When will it be completed?

Aldar gives completion in Q3 2028. Rely on the date in the sale agreement.

What is the payment plan?

Aldar does not publish a plan online and we found no Property Finder listing for the building. Ask Aldar for the terms on the remaining unit.

What sizes of home does the building have?

Aldar lists apartments and penthouses of up to five bedrooms, from 1,084 to 21,806 sq ft, and counts 240 units in total, including retail.

How much do homes at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District cost?

Prices at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District start from AED 7,285,952 (developer price list, checked 13 November 2026). Developers reprice as phases sell, so ask for the current list before budgeting.

Who is the developer of Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District?

Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District is being developed by Aldar. About Aldar: Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer, behind Yas Island and Al Raha Beach, now also building in Dubai with Dubai Holding and Expo City.

Can foreigners buy at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District?

Yes. Saadiyat Island is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the ADREC.

What fees are payable on top of the price at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District?

The main cost is the registration fee (2%). On the entry price of AED 7,285,952 that comes to about AED 145,719, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our buying cost calculator itemises it.

Sources and verification

Facts on this page were last checked on . Prices, availability and payment plans are set by the developer and can change without notice; treat them as a guide until you have a current offer in writing.

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