Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District 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
Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District starts 5% lower, at AED 7,285,952 against AED 7,648,800. 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 The Row Saadiyat works out at about AED 3,636 per sq ft against AED 6,494 at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District.
Sooner to complete
Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District is targeted for Q3 2028, 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 | Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District | The Row Saadiyat |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar | Aldar |
| Location | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2028 | Q1 2030 |
| Price from | AED 7,285,952 | AED 7,648,800 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 6,494 | 3,636 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 bed | 2 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 1,122 sq ft | 2,172 to 3,049 sq ft |
| Payment plan | On request | 5/60/35 (phase 1) |
| Due before handover | n/a | 65% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 145,719 | 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.
Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District
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.
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
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
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
Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District or The Row Saadiyat?
Which is cheaper, Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District or The Row Saadiyat?
Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District has the lower starting price at AED 7,285,952, compared with AED 7,648,800 at The Row Saadiyat. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District has the earlier target (Q3 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
Are Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District 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
