Nawayef East vs Wadeem Gardens
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
Nawayef East starts 24% lower, at AED 6,600,000 against AED 8,700,000. 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 Wadeem Gardens works out at about AED 1,507 per sq ft against AED 1,657 at Nawayef East.
Sooner to complete
Nawayef East is targeted for Q4 2028, ahead of Wadeem Gardens in Q2 2031. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Wadeem Gardens asks for 25% of the price before handover; Nawayef East asks for 40%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Nawayef East | Wadeem Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Modon | Modon |
| Location | Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q2 2031 |
| Price from | AED 6,600,000 | AED 8,700,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,657 | 1,507 |
| Home types | Villas | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 4 to 7 bed | 4 to 6 bed |
| Sizes | 3,983 to 5,037 sq ft | 5,726 to 7,750 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 40/60 | 25/75 |
| Due before handover | 40% | 25% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 132,000 | AED 174,000 |
| 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 | Nawayef East | Wadeem Gardens | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom villas | AED 6,600,0003,983 sq ft | AED 8,700,0005,726 sq ft | AED 2,100,000 more at Wadeem Gardens |
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
Wadeem Gardens
Four- to six-bedroom villas on Hudayriyat Island from AED 8.7 million, launched by Modon in September 2026 for handover in Q2 2031, with 75% of the price due at handover and ADIB off-plan finance of up to 75%.
What works
- Only 25% of the price is paid before handover, and ADIB offers off-plan finance of up to 75%
- Large villas: 532 to 720 sq m on Modon's factsheet, each with space for a private pool
- Planned within a district of schools, clubhouses, healthcare and retail along a 2.3 km spine
What to weigh
- Handover is scheduled for Q2 2031, so buyers wait more than four years for the home
- About AED 6.5 million falls due at handover on the AED 8.7 million entry villa
- The district amenities are planned rather than built, and will arrive in stages
Nawayef East or Wadeem Gardens?
Which is cheaper, Nawayef East or Wadeem Gardens?
Nawayef East has the lower starting price at AED 6,600,000, compared with AED 8,700,000 at Wadeem Gardens. 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?
Nawayef East is sold on a 40/60 plan with 40% due before handover. Wadeem Gardens is sold on a 25/75 plan with 25% due before handover.
Are Nawayef East and Wadeem Gardens 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
