--- title: "Sei Saadiyat by Aldar" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/sei-saadiyat markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/sei-saadiyat.md type: development description: "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." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 6 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." --- # Sei Saadiyat by Aldar > 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. 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 2031 | | Sales launched | 2026-09 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 2,950,000 to AED 8,400,000 (published figure, 13 November 2026) | | Home types | 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom duplexes | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview Sei Saadiyat is one of [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar)'s larger apartment projects in the Cultural District of [Saadiyat Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island). Aldar's page, which also calls it Sei Saadiyat 2, counts 523 units including retail, with studios to three-bedroom apartments and duplexes from 731 to 2,651 sq ft. It is listed as under construction, with completion in Q3 2031. Aldar launched it on 7 September 2026 as 778 homes in six buildings, with a first phase of 265 homes in two buildings on sale from 16 September; the mix includes one- to three-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom lofts. Property Finder splits it into two listings, Sei Saadiyat and Sei Saadiyat 2, and records construction starts in September and October 2026. Aldar's community listing gives a starting price of AED 2.95 million but lists no units for sale online, so what remains has to be checked with Aldar. Property Finder shows launch prices by type: one-bedroom apartments from AED 3 million, two-bedroom apartments from AED 4.5 million, two-bedroom loft duplexes from AED 7.5 million and three-bedroom apartments from AED 8.4 million, without sizes. It does not price studios. Its Sei Saadiyat page also carries a note that the project might be sold out, which Aldar has not said, so ask before planning around a particular layout. Property Finder publishes a 5/45/50 plan for Sei Saadiyat: a 5% down payment, 45% during construction and 50% on handover. Its Sei Saadiyat 2 page shows no plan. Half the price at completion is the main thing to plan for: on a AED 2.95 million home that is AED 1,475,000 due in 2031, so line up a mortgage or the cash well before then. The project suits a buyer who wants an Aldar apartment in the museum district at the lower end of new Cultural District prices, below the AED 3.7 million at which The Row Saadiyat starts, and who can wait around five years. Property Finder puts Louvre Abu Dhabi and NYU Abu Dhabi about five minutes away, Saadiyat Beach about seven and Abu Dhabi's city centre about ten. The facilities lean towards sport and wellbeing: sports courts, an outdoor fitness area and yoga deck, a spa with a sauna and treatment room, a zen garden with a pool, and an indoor kids' club with outdoor play areas. What to weigh: completion dates differ, with Aldar giving Q3 2031 and Property Finder Q4 2030. This is a large project, and with Aldar's launches drawing many investors, expect plenty of similar flats to reach the rental and resale market together at handover, alongside other Cultural District buildings due in the same period. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-bedroom apartments | AED 3,000,000 | | | | available | | 2-bedroom apartments | AED 4,500,000 | | | | available | | 3-bedroom apartments | AED 8,400,000 | | | | available | | 2-bedroom duplexes | AED 7,500,000 | | | | available | Prices are published starting prices from the developer or Property Finder, as each type's note says, checked 13 November 2026. ## Payment plans ### 5/45/50 - Down payment: 5% (On booking) - During construction: 45% - On handover: 50% (Q3 2031 (Aldar)) Paid before handover: 50%. As listed by Property Finder for Sei Saadiyat. Its Sei Saadiyat 2 page shows no plan. ## 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 - Sport and wellbeing facilities, including a spa, a sauna, a yoga deck and a zen garden pool ## 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 - A large project of 523 units on Aldar's count, with many investor owners likely to let at the same time - No sizes are published with the launch prices, so the price per sq ft cannot be checked ## Location In Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, close to Louvre Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach, and linked to Abu Dhabi city by the Saadiyat Island bridge. - Louvre Abu Dhabi: about 5 minutes - NYU Abu Dhabi: about 5 minutes - Saadiyat Beach: about 7 minutes - Zayed National Museum: about 10 minutes - Abu Dhabi city centre: about 10 minutes ## Amenities - Sports courts - Outdoor fitness area - Outdoor yoga deck - Indoor kids' club and outdoor play areas - Spa, sauna and treatment room - Zen garden with pool ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at Sei Saadiyat? Aldar's community listing showed Sei Saadiyat from AED 2.95 million on 13 November 2026. Property Finder shows launch prices of AED 3 million for one-bedroom apartments, AED 4.5 million for two bedrooms, AED 7.5 million for two-bedroom loft duplexes and AED 8.4 million for three bedrooms. Aldar lists no units online. ### When will Sei Saadiyat be completed? Aldar gives completion in Q3 2031. Property Finder lists December 2030. Rely on the date in the sale agreement. ### What is the payment plan? A 5% down payment, 45% during construction and 50% on handover, according to Property Finder's Sei Saadiyat page. ### Is Sei Saadiyat the same as Sei Saadiyat 2? Aldar's page for the project also calls it Sei Saadiyat 2. Property Finder lists Sei Saadiyat and Sei Saadiyat 2 separately, both with launch prices from AED 3 million and completion in Q4 2030. Ask Aldar which building a given unit is in. ### Who is the developer of Sei Saadiyat? Sei Saadiyat 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 Sei Saadiyat? 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. ### Does buying at Sei Saadiyat qualify for a Golden Visa? Homes priced at AED 2 million or more can support an application for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. At Sei Saadiyat, every unit type starts above that level. Approval is at the authorities' discretion and off-plan purchases have their own conditions: see our [Golden Visa guide](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/guides/uae-golden-visa-property). ### What fees are payable on top of the price at Sei Saadiyat? The main cost is the registration fee (2%). On the entry price of AED 2,950,000 that comes to about AED 59,000, 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: Sei Saadiyat](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/uae/saadiyat-island/sei-saadiyat2) - [Aldar: Sei Saadiyat brochure (PDF)](https://vazeno.files.cmp.optimizely.com/download/assets/Sei+Saadiyat+-+Brochure+EN.pdf/64420052b66711f18aac3e323c21f595) - [Aldar press release: Sei Saadiyat unveiled (7 September 2026)](https://www.aldar.com/en/news-and-media/aldar-unveils-sei-saadiyat-bringing-timeless-design-to-saadiyat-cultural-district) - [Aldar: communities listing (starting price)](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/communities) - [Property Finder: Sei Saadiyat](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/sei-saadiyat) - [Property Finder: Sei Saadiyat 2](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/sei-saadiyat-2) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/sei-saadiyat. 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