--- title: "Talay by Aldar" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/talay markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/talay.md type: development description: "The first homes at Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island: 351 four- to six-bedroom villas across Talay and Talay Beach, from AED 13.5 million on Aldar's listing. Sales opened in September 2026." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 8 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." --- # Talay by Aldar > The first homes at Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island: 351 four- to six-bedroom villas across Talay and Talay Beach, from AED 13.5 million on Aldar's listing. Sales opened in September 2026. 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) (Marsa Al Saadiyat), Abu Dhabi | | Status | launched | | Developer's handover target | Q4 2029 | | Sales launched | 2026-09 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 13,500,000 to AED 17,000,000 (published figure, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 2,551 | | Home types | 4-bedroom villas, 5-bedroom villas, 6-bedroom villas | | Total units | 351 | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview Talay is the first residential community at Marsa Al Saadiyat, the waterfront district that [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar) unveiled in July 2026 as the final phase of the [Saadiyat Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island) masterplan. It is made up of 351 standalone villas with four to six bedrooms, split between two neighbourhoods: Talay, and Talay Beach, which sits closer to the shore. Sales opened on 23 September 2026. On 13 November 2026 Aldar's community listing gave a starting price of AED 13.5 million, with villas of 5,392 to 6,778 sq ft. Aldar does not put individual Talay villas on its online unit listing; sales run through its sales centres, so ask for the current price list and plot availability rather than assuming either. Property Finder shows launch prices from AED 14 million for four bedrooms, AED 16 million for five and AED 17 million for six at Talay, and from AED 14 million for four bedrooms at Talay Beach. Some Property Finder sizes run slightly above Aldar's published range, so check the plan area in the sale agreement. The design draws on Emirati references. Aldar describes water channels modelled on the falaj irrigation system, an outdoor majlis pavilion, a garden with kitchen facilities and maritime-themed play areas. The Emirati artist Abdalla Almulla designed the louvre details on the villas and a fountain in the community. Shared facilities include a pool and kids' pool, a gym, a padel court, jogging and cycling loops, a mosque, EV charging and private beach access. Aldar's page gives no completion date. Property Finder lists Talay for the fourth quarter of 2029 and Talay Beach for the fourth quarter of 2030. Its published plans differ: 5% at launch, 45% during construction and 50% on handover for Talay, and 50% during construction with 50% on handover for Talay Beach. On a AED 14 million villa, half the price is AED 7 million at handover, so plan the mortgage or cash well ahead and confirm the schedule in the sale agreement. The wider district is large. Aldar plans Marsa Al Saadiyat across about 6.4 million sq m with 8 km of coastline, 5.6 km of beaches, Abu Dhabi's largest marina, three schools and homes for more than 58,000 residents, plus an underground Etihad Rail high-speed station. That suits a family buying a new villa for the long term near the Cultural District, which Property Finder puts about five minutes away. It also means years of construction around the first owners. Demand at launch was strong: Aldar reported more than AED 5 billion of sales across Talay and Yas Riva Reserve in the week leading to Livex Abu Dhabi, with 54% of buyers new to Aldar and 69% expatriate residents or overseas buyers. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 4-bedroom villas | AED 14,000,000 | | 5,403 to 5,446 sq ft | | available | | 5-bedroom villas | AED 16,000,000 | | 6,264 to 6,318 sq ft | | available | | 6-bedroom villas | AED 17,000,000 | | 6,781 to 6,824 sq ft | | 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 (Talay) - Down payment: 5% (At sales launch) - During construction: 45% - On handover: 50% (Q4 2029 (Property Finder)) Paid before handover: 50%. As listed by Property Finder for Talay. ### 50/50 (Talay Beach) - During construction: 50% - On handover: 50% (Q4 2030 (Property Finder)) Paid before handover: 50%. As listed by Property Finder for Talay Beach. It shows no separate booking deposit, so ask Aldar for the booking terms. ## What works - The first homes at Marsa Al Saadiyat, a planned district with a marina, 5.6 km of beaches and three schools in the masterplan - Standalone villas of four to six bedrooms, 5,392 to 6,778 sq ft on Aldar's listing - Louvre Abu Dhabi is about five minutes away on Property Finder's figures - Aldar, the developer of much of Saadiyat and Yas Island, is building it - Launch demand was strong: more than AED 5 billion of sales across Talay and Yas Riva Reserve in one week, according to Aldar ## What to weigh - Aldar's page gives no completion date; Property Finder lists Q4 2029 for Talay and Q4 2030 for Talay Beach - Half the price falls due at handover on Property Finder's published plans, about AED 7 million on a AED 14 million villa - Marsa Al Saadiyat is planned for more than 58,000 residents, so expect construction nearby for years - Aldar lists no Talay villas online; availability and current prices must be confirmed with its sales team - Resale evidence for new villas at this price on Saadiyat is thin, and launch prices are untested ## Location In Marsa Al Saadiyat, the new waterfront district forming the final phase of the Saadiyat Island masterplan, Abu Dhabi. Talay Beach sits closer to the shore than Talay. - Louvre Abu Dhabi: about 5 minutes - Zayed National Museum: about 7 minutes - Abu Dhabi city centre: about 15 minutes - Zayed International Airport: about 30 minutes ## Amenities - Swimming pool - Kids' pool - Gym - Padel court - Jogging track - Cycling loops - Indoor kids' play area - Picnic areas - Mosque - EV charging - Aflaj water feature - Outdoor majlis pavilion - Landmark fountain - Private beach access ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at Talay? Aldar's community listing gave a starting price of AED 13.5 million on 13 November 2026. Property Finder shows launch prices from AED 14 million for four-bedroom villas, AED 16 million for five bedrooms and AED 17 million for six. Aldar lists no individual villas online, so ask its sales team for the current price list. ### When will Talay be completed? Aldar's page does not state a completion date. Property Finder lists Talay for the fourth quarter of 2029 and Talay Beach for the fourth quarter of 2030. Rely on the date in the sale agreement. ### What is the payment plan at Talay? Property Finder lists 5% at launch, 45% during construction and 50% on handover for Talay, and 50% during construction and 50% on handover for Talay Beach. Confirm the terms with Aldar before reserving. ### How many villas are there and how big are they? Aldar's launch release gives 351 standalone villas with four to six bedrooms across Talay and Talay Beach. Aldar's listing gives sizes of 5,392 to 6,778 sq ft. ### Who is the developer of Talay? Talay 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 Talay? 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 Talay 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 Talay, 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 Talay? The main cost is the registration fee (2%). On the entry price of AED 13,500,000 that comes to about AED 270,000, 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: Talay, Marsa Al Saadiyat](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/uae/saadiyat-island/talay-marsa-al-saadiyat) - [Aldar: Talay brochure](https://vazeno.files.cmp.optimizely.com/download/assets/TALAY.pdf/818793ccb65b11f184f7b6a79a2129c8) - [Aldar: communities listing (starting prices)](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/communities) - [Aldar press release: first homes at Marsa Al Saadiyat with 351 villas at Talay (17 September 2026)](https://www.aldar.com/en/news-and-media/aldar-launches-first-homes-at-marsa-al-saadiyat-with-351-exclusive-villas-at-talay) - [Aldar press release: sales surpass AED 5 billion in the week leading to Livex Abu Dhabi (29 September 2026)](https://www.aldar.com/en/news-and-media/aldar-sales-surpass-aed-5-billion-in-the-week-leading-to-livex-abu-dhabi) - [Property Finder: Talay](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/talay) - [Property Finder: Talay Beach](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/talay-beach) - [Property Finder: Marsa Al Saadiyat](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/marsa-al-saadiyat) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/talay. 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