--- title: "The Row Saadiyat by Aldar" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/the-row-saadiyat markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/the-row-saadiyat.md type: development description: "Seven mid-rise apartment buildings in Saadiyat Cultural District, due in Q1 2030. Aldar's own stock on 13 November 2026 ran from AED 7,648,800 for two bedrooms; one-bedroom flats were no longer offered." 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." --- # The Row Saadiyat by Aldar > Seven mid-rise apartment buildings in Saadiyat Cultural District, due in Q1 2030. Aldar's own stock on 13 November 2026 ran from AED 7,648,800 for two bedrooms; one-bedroom flats were no longer offered. 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 | Q1 2030 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 7,648,800 to AED 12,064,254 (published figure, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 3,636 | | Home types | 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments | | Total units | 745 | | Buildings | 7 | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview The Row Saadiyat is an apartment development by [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar) in the Saadiyat Cultural District of [Saadiyat Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island), the part of the island built around Louvre Abu Dhabi and the newer museums. Aldar plans 745 units across seven buildings of one- to three-bedroom homes, with shops at ground level. The buildings are linked by climate-controlled walkways to the retail, dining and wellness spaces, which is the main idea of the scheme: a district you can walk around in summer. Aldar puts completion in Q1 2030 and describes the project as under construction. Property Finder records construction starting on 26 October 2025 for the first phase and 7 April 2026 for the second, and describes phase 1 as 315 units in three buildings, each with nine residential floors over two basement levels. Prices have moved on since launch. Aldar's listing card and Property Finder both still quote a starting price of AED 3.7 million, which was the price of a one-bedroom flat of about 957 sq ft. On 13 November 2026, however, Aldar's own unit listing showed no one-bedroom apartments. It offered 51 two-bedroom apartments from AED 7,648,800 to AED 9,714,174 (2,172 to 2,588 sq ft) and 34 three-bedroom apartments from AED 10,651,500 to AED 12,064,254 (2,841 to 3,049 sq ft). Property Finder's two-bedroom launch price of AED 5.8 million is well below what Aldar now asks, so treat portal prices for this project as historic. Property Finder publishes two plans. Phase 1 is 5% at launch, 60% during construction and 35% on handover; phase 2 is 65% during construction and 35% on handover. On the cheapest two-bedroom flat now listed, 35% is about AED 2.68 million due in 2030, so a mortgage approval or the cash should be lined up well ahead. The amenity list is aimed at people who live here rather than visit: co-working lounges and a members' club, a supermarket, small fitness studios, cafes and a pet spa and grooming room. It suits owner-occupiers who want to be within reach of the museums and Saadiyat's beaches, and long-term holders who value the Cultural District address. Rental investors should weigh the large two- and three-bedroom sizes and prices against the smaller pool of tenants at that level, the handover of 745 units at about the same time, and service charges that Aldar has not yet published. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2-bedroom apartments | AED 7,648,800 | AED 9,714,174 | 2,172 to 2,588 sq ft | | available | | 3-bedroom apartments | AED 10,651,500 | AED 12,064,254 | 2,841 to 3,049 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 ### 5/60/35 (phase 1) - Down payment: 5% (At sales launch) - During construction: 60% - On handover: 35% (Q1 2030) Paid before handover: 65%. As listed by Property Finder for The Row Saadiyat (phase 1). ### 65/35 (phase 2) - During construction: 65% - On handover: 35% (Q1 2030) Paid before handover: 65%. As listed by Property Finder for The Row Phase 2 Saadiyat, which shows no separate booking deposit. ## What works - A Cultural District address beside Louvre Abu Dhabi and the island's other museums - Climate-controlled walkways link the buildings to shops, dining and wellness spaces - Large layouts: two-bedroom flats of 2,172 to 2,588 sq ft in Aldar's current stock - Developed by Aldar, Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer, which develops most of the homes on Saadiyat Island - Owner-focused facilities such as co-working lounges, a supermarket and a pet spa ## What to weigh - Aldar's current two-bedroom prices start at AED 7,648,800, far above the AED 5.8 million launch price Property Finder still shows - About AED 2.68 million (35%) falls due at handover on the cheapest two-bedroom flat now listed - Completion is Q1 2030, more than three years away - 745 units handing over in one district, many bought by investors at launch, may compete for tenants and buyers at the same time - Service charges have not been published; one-bedroom flats are no longer offered by Aldar ## Location In the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, close to Louvre Abu Dhabi, Manarat Al Saadiyat and Saadiyat Beach. - Manarat Al Saadiyat: about 8 minutes - Louvre Abu Dhabi: about 10 minutes - Saadiyat Beach: about 12 minutes - Zayed International Airport: about 20 minutes ## Amenities - Pet spa and grooming - Co-working lounges - Co-working members' club - Gourmet supermarket - Retail shops - Fitness studios - Cafes and restaurants - Climate-controlled walkways ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at The Row Saadiyat? On 13 November 2026 Aldar's own listing offered two-bedroom apartments from AED 7,648,800 to AED 9,714,174 and three-bedroom apartments from AED 10,651,500 to AED 12,064,254. The AED 3.7 million figure still shown on Aldar's listing card and Property Finder was the one-bedroom launch price, and Aldar listed no one-bedroom units that day. ### When will The Row Saadiyat be completed? Aldar gives Q1 2030. Property Finder also lists Q1 2030 (January 2030) for both phases. ### What is the payment plan? Property Finder lists 5% at sales launch, 60% during construction and 35% on handover for phase 1, and 65% during construction and 35% on handover for phase 2. Confirm the plan for your unit in the sale agreement. ### How many homes are there at The Row Saadiyat? Aldar lists 745 units in seven buildings, with homes of one to three bedrooms and retail at ground level. ### Who is the developer of The Row Saadiyat? The Row 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 The Row 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 The Row 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 The Row 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 The Row Saadiyat? The main cost is the registration fee (2%). On the entry price of AED 7,648,800 that comes to about AED 152,976, 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: The Row Saadiyat](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/uae/saadiyat-island/the-row-saadiyat) - [Aldar: The Row Saadiyat brochure](https://vazeno.files.cmp.optimizely.com/download/assets/The+Row+Saadiyat_Brochure+English+1.pdf/c6510720d12511f09d7f2ae374c3010e) - [Aldar: units for sale (developer stock, 13 November 2026)](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/units) - [Aldar: communities listing](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/communities) - [Property Finder: The Row Saadiyat](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/the-row-saadiyat) - [Property Finder: The Row Phase 2 Saadiyat](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/the-row-phase-2-saadiyat) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island/the-row-saadiyat. 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