Baccarat Residences Saadiyat vs Mamsha Garden
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
Mamsha Garden starts 49% lower, at AED 8,117,568 against AED 16,000,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Mamsha Garden is targeted for Q1 2029, ahead of Baccarat Residences Saadiyat in Q3 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Mamsha Garden asks for 65% of the price before handover; Baccarat Residences Saadiyat asks for 70%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Baccarat Residences Saadiyat | Mamsha Garden |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar | Aldar |
| Location | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2029 | Q1 2029 |
| Price from | AED 16,000,000 | AED 8,117,568 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | 3,030 |
| Home types | Apartments, penthouses | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 2 to 4 bed | 2 bed |
| Sizes | n/a | 2,679 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/60/30 | 10/55/35 |
| Due before handover | 70% | 65% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 320,000 | AED 162,351 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 77 | 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 | Baccarat Residences Saadiyat | Mamsha Garden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 16,000,000 | AED 8,117,5682,679 sq ft | AED 7,882,432 more at Baccarat Residences Saadiyat |
Baccarat Residences Saadiyat
Baccarat-branded residences in Saadiyat Cultural District: 77 homes of two to four bedrooms plus sky villas and penthouses, due in Q3 2029. Property Finder shows launch prices from AED 16 million.
What works
- One of 77 residences, on Property Finder's count, in a branded building in Saadiyat Cultural District
- Completion in Q3 2029 is the same on Aldar's page and Property Finder
- Wellbeing facilities including a rain room, spa and treatment suites and an infinity pool
What to weigh
- Prices are Property Finder launch figures; Aldar lists no units or prices online
- 30% falls due on handover: AED 4.8 million on a AED 16 million apartment
- Branded service charges have not been published
Mamsha Garden
Furnished apartments, duplexes and a triplex in Saadiyat Cultural District near Mamsha Beach, due in Q1 2029. Aldar's own listing shows one developer unit left, a two-bedroom at AED 8.1 million.
What works
- Homes are sold fully furnished, which saves a landlord the time and cost of fitting out
- Near Mamsha Beach and about five minutes from Louvre Abu Dhabi on Property Finder's figures
- A small building of 95 units, including retail, in the Cultural District
What to weigh
- Aldar listed only one developer unit on 13 November 2026: a two-bedroom at AED 8,117,568
- About AED 2.84 million falls due on handover on that unit under the 10/55/35 plan
- Completion dates conflict: Q1 2029 from Aldar, Q2 2028 and Q4 2028 on Property Finder's two listings
Baccarat Residences Saadiyat or Mamsha Garden?
Which is cheaper, Baccarat Residences Saadiyat or Mamsha Garden?
Mamsha Garden has the lower starting price at AED 8,117,568, compared with AED 16,000,000 at Baccarat Residences Saadiyat. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Mamsha Garden has the earlier target (Q1 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Baccarat Residences Saadiyat is sold on a 10/60/30 plan with 70% due before handover. Mamsha Garden is sold on a 10/55/35 plan with 65% due before handover.
Are Baccarat Residences Saadiyat and Mamsha Garden by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Aldar.
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
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