--- title: "Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District by Aldar" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/mandarin-oriental-residences-saadiyat markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/mandarin-oriental-residences-saadiyat.md type: development description: "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." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 3 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District by Aldar > 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. Facts last verified 13 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Developer | [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar) | | Location | [Saadiyat Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island) (Saadiyat Cultural District), Abu Dhabi | | Status | under construction | | Developer's handover target | Q3 2028 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 7,285,952 (developer price list, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 6,494 | | Home types | 1-bedroom apartments | | Brand | Mandarin Oriental | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District is a branded residential building by [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar) carrying the Mandarin Oriental name, in the Cultural District of [Saadiyat Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island). It sits beside Louvre Abu Dhabi and the site of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which is still under construction. Aldar counts 240 units, including retail, with apartments and penthouses of up to five bedrooms from 1,084 to 21,806 sq ft. The building is under construction, with completion due in Q3 2028. Most of it appears to be sold. On 13 November 2026 Aldar's unit listing showed one developer unit, a one-bedroom apartment of 1,122 sq ft at AED 7,285,952. On the same day Aldar was listing five one-bedroom resales on behalf of owners, from AED 6.1 million to AED 7.3 million. That puts the remaining developer unit at the top of the resale range, so compare the two before you decide. At about AED 6,490 per sq ft, it is a high price for a one-bedroom even on Saadiyat. We could not find a Property Finder project page for this building, and Aldar does not publish a payment plan online, so no plan is shown here. Ask Aldar for the terms on the remaining unit before reserving, and ask an owner's agent for the same detail on any resale, since part of the original plan may still be outstanding. A one-bedroom here suits a buyer who wants a branded home in the museum district, either to use for part of the year or to let. The shared facilities are broad: a gym, workout and wellness studios, a spa and salons, a swimming pool, a kids' pool and kids' club, a squash court, a cinema, a gaming room, a residents' lounge, a private dining room and a shared working space. What to weigh: branded buildings usually carry higher service charges than unbranded ones to pay for the operator's services, and none have been published for this one. With several owner resales already on the market before completion, a buyer who later wants to sell or let a one-bedroom here may face direct competition from identical units. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-bedroom apartments | AED 7,285,952 | | 1,122 sq ft | | limited | Prices are the developer's list prices as of 13 November 2026. ## 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 - Owner resales are listed alongside the developer unit, so prices can be compared directly ## 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 - Branded service charges have not been published - Five one-bedroom resales were already listed, which will compete for buyers and tenants ## Location In Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, beside Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi site. - Zayed International Airport: about 20 minutes - Yas Island: about 20 minutes ## Amenities - Gym - Workout studio - Wellness studio - Spa - Salons - Swimming pool - Kids' pool and kids' club - Squash court - Cinema - Gaming room - Residents' lounge - Private dining room - Shared working space ## Questions and answers ### What is for sale at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District? On 13 November 2026 Aldar's own listing showed one developer unit, a one-bedroom apartment of 1,122 sq ft at AED 7,285,952. Aldar also listed five one-bedroom resales on behalf of owners, from AED 6.1 million to AED 7.3 million. ### When will it be completed? Aldar gives completion in Q3 2028. Rely on the date in the sale agreement. ### What is the payment plan? Aldar does not publish a plan online and we found no Property Finder listing for the building. Ask Aldar for the terms on the remaining unit. ### What sizes of home does the building have? Aldar lists apartments and penthouses of up to five bedrooms, from 1,084 to 21,806 sq ft, and counts 240 units in total, including retail. ### How much do homes at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District cost? Prices at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District start from AED 7,285,952 (developer price list, checked 13 November 2026). Developers reprice as phases sell, so ask for the current list before budgeting. ### Who is the developer of Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District? Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District is being developed by [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar). About Aldar: Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer, behind Yas Island and Al Raha Beach, now also building in Dubai with Dubai Holding and Expo City. ### Can foreigners buy at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District? Yes. Saadiyat Island is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the ADREC. ### What fees are payable on top of the price at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District? The main cost is the registration fee (2%). On the entry price of AED 7,285,952 that comes to about AED 145,719, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our [buying cost calculator](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/purchase-cost-calculator) itemises it. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 13 November 2026. - [Aldar: Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Cultural District](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/uae/saadiyat-island/mandarin-oriental-residences) - [Aldar: Mandarin Oriental Residences presentation (PDF)](https://vazeno.files.cmp.optimizely.com/download/assets/Mandarin-20Oriental-20Presentation.pdf/cf51aa12d43811f08ad5d2c3c52770bc) - [Aldar: units for sale (developer stock and owner resales)](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/units) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/mandarin-oriental-residences-saadiyat. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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