Mamsha Garden vs The Row Saadiyat
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
The Row Saadiyat starts 6% lower, at AED 7,648,800 against AED 8,117,568. 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 Mamsha Garden works out at about AED 3,030 per sq ft against AED 3,636 at The Row Saadiyat.
Sooner to complete
Mamsha Garden is targeted for Q1 2029, ahead of The Row Saadiyat in Q1 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Mamsha Garden | The Row Saadiyat |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar | Aldar |
| Location | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q1 2029 | Q1 2030 |
| Price from | AED 8,117,568 | AED 7,648,800 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,030 | 3,636 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 2 bed | 2 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 2,679 sq ft | 2,172 to 3,049 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/55/35 | 5/60/35 (phase 1) |
| Due before handover | 65% | 65% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 162,351 | AED 152,976 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 745 |
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 | Mamsha Garden | The Row Saadiyat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 8,117,5682,679 sq ft | AED 7,648,8002,172 to 2,588 sq ft | AED 468,768 more at Mamsha Garden |
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
The Row Saadiyat
Seven mid-rise apartment buildings in Saadiyat Cultural District, due in Q1 2030. Aldar's own stock on 13 November 2026 ran from AED 7,648,800 for two bedrooms; one-bedroom flats were no longer offered.
What works
- A Cultural District address beside Louvre Abu Dhabi and the island's other museums
- Climate-controlled walkways link the buildings to shops, dining and wellness spaces
- Large layouts: two-bedroom flats of 2,172 to 2,588 sq ft in Aldar's current stock
What to weigh
- Aldar's current two-bedroom prices start at AED 7,648,800, far above the AED 5.8 million launch price Property Finder still shows
- About AED 2.68 million (35%) falls due at handover on the cheapest two-bedroom flat now listed
- Completion is Q1 2030, more than three years away
Mamsha Garden or The Row Saadiyat?
Which is cheaper, Mamsha Garden or The Row Saadiyat?
The Row Saadiyat has the lower starting price at AED 7,648,800, compared with AED 8,117,568 at Mamsha Garden. 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?
Mamsha Garden is sold on a 10/55/35 plan with 65% due before handover. The Row Saadiyat is sold on a 5/60/35 (phase 1) plan with 65% due before handover.
Are Mamsha Garden and The Row Saadiyat 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
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
