Sei Saadiyat vs The Canopies at Yas Point
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 Canopies at Yas Point starts 44% lower, at AED 1,650,000 against AED 2,950,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
The Canopies at Yas Point is targeted for Q3 2030, ahead of Sei Saadiyat in Q3 2031. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Sei Saadiyat asks for 50% of the price before handover; The Canopies at Yas Point asks for 55%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Sei Saadiyat | The Canopies at Yas Point |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar | Aldar |
| Location | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2031 | Q3 2030 |
| Price from | AED 2,950,000 | AED 1,650,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments, duplexes | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | Studio to 3 bed |
| Sizes | n/a | n/a |
| Payment plan | 5/45/50 | 5/50/45 |
| Due before handover | 50% | 55% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 59,000 | AED 33,000 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 592 |
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 | Sei Saadiyat | The Canopies at Yas Point | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 3,000,000 | AED 2,200,000 | AED 800,000 more at Sei Saadiyat |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 4,500,000 | AED 3,400,000 | AED 1,100,000 more at Sei Saadiyat |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 8,400,000 | AED 5,500,000 | AED 2,900,000 more at Sei Saadiyat |
Sei Saadiyat
Apartments and duplexes from studios to three bedrooms in Saadiyat Cultural District, from AED 2.95 million on Aldar's listing. 5/45/50 plan on Property Finder; completion due in Q3 2031.
What works
- A starting price of AED 2.95 million on Aldar's listing, below The Row Saadiyat's AED 3.7 million
- A 5% down payment on the plan published by Property Finder
- About five minutes to Louvre Abu Dhabi and NYU Abu Dhabi on Property Finder's figures
What to weigh
- 50% falls due on handover: AED 1,475,000 on a AED 2.95 million home
- A long wait: Q3 2031 on Aldar's figures, Q4 2030 on Property Finder
- Aldar lists no units online and Property Finder notes the project might be sold out; confirm what remains
The Canopies at Yas Point
The first homes at Yas Point, Aldar's new waterfront district on Yas Island: 592 studio to three-bedroom apartments in six mid-rise buildings, from AED 1.65 million, due in Q3 2030.
What works
- The first homes in Yas Point, Aldar's AED 6 billion waterfront district with a planned school, hotel and beach
- Studio to three-bedroom apartments around more than 20,000 sq m of landscaped open space
- Close to Yas Mall, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World, with Zayed International Airport about 15 minutes away
What to weigh
- 45% falls due at handover, about AED 742,500 on an AED 1.65 million studio
- Completion is Q3 2030, with the rest of Yas Point still under construction around it
- Aldar reported 60% of launch sales to expatriate and overseas buyers, so many units will reach the rental market together
Sei Saadiyat or The Canopies at Yas Point?
Which is cheaper, Sei Saadiyat or The Canopies at Yas Point?
The Canopies at Yas Point has the lower starting price at AED 1,650,000, compared with AED 2,950,000 at Sei Saadiyat. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
The Canopies at Yas Point has the earlier target (Q3 2030). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Sei Saadiyat is sold on a 5/45/50 plan with 50% due before handover. The Canopies at Yas Point is sold on a 5/50/45 plan with 55% due before handover.
Are Sei Saadiyat and The Canopies at Yas Point 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
