Al Ghadeer Gardens vs Hudayriyat Golf Estates
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Al Ghadeer Gardens starts 19% lower, at AED 3,423,529 against AED 4,250,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average Al Ghadeer Gardens works out at about AED 1,558 per sq ft against AED 2,029 at Hudayriyat Golf Estates.
Sooner to complete
Hudayriyat Golf Estates is targeted for Q3 2030, ahead of Al Ghadeer Gardens in Q4 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Hudayriyat Golf Estates asks for 40% of the price before handover; Al Ghadeer Gardens asks for 55%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Al Ghadeer Gardens | Hudayriyat Golf Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar | Modon |
| Location | Al Ghadeer, Abu Dhabi | Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2030 | Q3 2030 |
| Price from | AED 3,423,529 | AED 4,250,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,558 | 2,029 |
| Home types | Villas | Townhouses, villas, mansions |
| Bedrooms | 4 bed | 3 to 6 bed |
| Sizes | 2,197 sq ft | 2,196 to 12,378 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 5/50/45 | 40/60 |
| Due before handover | 55% | 40% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 68,471 | AED 85,000 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 828 | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | Al Ghadeer Gardens | Hudayriyat Golf Estates | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom villas | AED 3,423,5292,197 sq ft | AED 7,350,0004,004 sq ft | AED 3,926,471 more at Hudayriyat Golf Estates |
Al Ghadeer Gardens
Townhouses and villas in two phases at Al Ghadeer, due in Q2 and Q4 2030. On 13 November 2026 Aldar's only developer stock was three four-bedroom villas in phase N2 from AED 3,423,529.
What works
- Houses rather than apartments: two- to four-bedroom townhouses and villas
- Family facilities including a community centre, pool, splash pad, sports courts and an edible garden
- A low 5% deposit at launch under the plan Property Finder lists
What to weigh
- Only three four-bedroom villas were offered by Aldar on 13 November 2026; the townhouses appear to be sold
- 45% of the price, about AED 1.54 million on the villas now listed, falls due at handover
- Abu Dhabi city centre is about 45 minutes away on Property Finder's figures
Hudayriyat Golf Estates
Townhouses, villas and golf mansions around an 18-hole course on Hudayriyat Island, launched by Modon in July 2026 for handover in Q3 2030. Townhouses start at about AED 4.25 million on a 40/60 plan.
What works
- Homes set around an 18-hole golf course of 95 hectares, inside gated communities with 24-hour security
- A wide range, from three-bedroom townhomes of 204 sq m to golf mansions of 1,150 sq m
- A 5% deposit, with 35% spread over seven instalments during construction
What to weigh
- 1,700 homes sold within days of launch, and Modon has not published what remains
- 60% of the price falls due at handover in Q3 2030, about AED 2.55 million on the entry townhome
- Modon publishes average prices and Property Finder launch prices, so confirm the price of the specific home
Al Ghadeer Gardens or Hudayriyat Golf Estates?
Which is cheaper, Al Ghadeer Gardens or Hudayriyat Golf Estates?
Al Ghadeer Gardens has the lower starting price at AED 3,423,529, compared with AED 4,250,000 at Hudayriyat Golf Estates. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Hudayriyat Golf Estates has the earlier target (Q3 2030). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Al Ghadeer Gardens is sold on a 5/50/45 plan with 55% due before handover. Hudayriyat Golf Estates is sold on a 40/60 plan with 40% due before handover.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
