Hudayriyat Golf Estates vs Nawayef East
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
Hudayriyat Golf Estates starts 36% lower, at AED 4,250,000 against AED 6,600,000. 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 Nawayef East works out at about AED 1,657 per sq ft against AED 2,029 at Hudayriyat Golf Estates.
Sooner to complete
Nawayef East is targeted for Q4 2028, ahead of Hudayriyat Golf Estates in Q3 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Hudayriyat Golf Estates | Nawayef East |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Modon | Modon |
| Location | Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Off-plan | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2030 | Q4 2028 |
| Price from | AED 4,250,000 | AED 6,600,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,029 | 1,657 |
| Home types | Townhouses, villas, mansions | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 3 to 6 bed | 4 to 7 bed |
| Sizes | 2,196 to 12,378 sq ft | 3,983 to 5,037 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 40/60 | 40/60 |
| Due before handover | 40% | 40% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 85,000 | AED 132,000 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 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 | Hudayriyat Golf Estates | Nawayef East | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom villas | AED 7,350,0004,004 sq ft | AED 6,600,0003,983 sq ft | AED 750,000 more at Hudayriyat Golf Estates |
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
Nawayef East
Four- to seven-bedroom villas on a man-made hill on Hudayriyat Island, from AED 6.6 million on a 40/60 plan. Modon launched the east hill in November 2024 and gives handover in December 2028.
What works
- Villas on a man-made hill, which Modon has laid out to give homes views over the city and the sea
- A AED 5 billion main construction contract for Nawayef East and West was awarded in December 2025
- Each home has a terrace, a pool, a majlis and a large garden, according to Modon
What to weigh
- 60% of the price is due at handover, about AED 3.96 million on the entry villa
- Modon has not published how many villas remain in each collection
- Handover dates differ: December 2028 from Modon, March and September 2028 on Property Finder's two listings
Hudayriyat Golf Estates or Nawayef East?
Which is cheaper, Hudayriyat Golf Estates or Nawayef East?
Hudayriyat Golf Estates has the lower starting price at AED 4,250,000, compared with AED 6,600,000 at Nawayef East. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Nawayef East has the earlier target (Q4 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Hudayriyat Golf Estates is sold on a 40/60 plan with 40% due before handover. Nawayef East is sold on a 40/60 plan with 40% due before handover.
Are Hudayriyat Golf Estates and Nawayef East by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Modon.
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
