Saadiyat Island
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What a waste of land space to simply build villas in such iconic location. Abu Dhabi lost its chance.

Marsa Al Saadiyat Waterfront:




Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aldar-marsaalsaadiyat-saadiyatisland-ugcPost-7485948552712437760-8RdC/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAB6DHsBsgu64x-WrdiBOoYM2GEXkUcAt_w

Abu Dhabi has unveiled Marsa Al Saadiyat, a landmark Dh100 billion mixed-use development spanning 6.4 million square metres, marking the final phase of the Saadiyat Island masterplan and one of the emirate's largest waterfront projects.

Developed by Aldar, the project will stretch across an 8-kilometre waterfront and include Abu Dhabi's largest marina with capacity for 350 yachts and sailing boats, 5.6 kilometres of beaches, 140 kilometres of walking trails, a 46-kilometre cycling network, and an underground Etihad Rail high-speed station.

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-witnesses-launch-of-marsa-al-saadiyat-project-with-investment-value-of-dh100-billion

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7484997961991757826/

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Louvre Residences:


Nobu Hotel & Residences:


Source Residences:


Grove Mall & Residences:

Abu Dhabi is set to become a true world class city with upcoming projects such as Guggenheim Museum, Performing Arts Centre, or Disneyland Abu Dhabi. A world class airport is already operating. The city is about to witness a huge shift towards a huge income of tourists never seen, as well as further investments. When will Abu Dhabi government build a metro system? Why is Abu Dhabi government, which is by far the richest government in the GCC by GDP, build a metro system to facilitate transit the city for its citizens and visitors? I simply wonder...

Saadiyat Grove - Residences handover Aug 2026; Grove Mall - opening TBD:


Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences - handover 2027:


Nobu Hotel & Residences - topped out:

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced that works have commenced on Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi, a landmark institution on Saadiyat Island that will become one of the region's most technically advanced performing arts venues upon opening in 2030. Representing a major investment in cultural infrastructure, the institution reflects Abu Dhabi's vision to create world-class platforms for artistic excellence, international collaboration and cultural exchange.

https://en.prnasia.com/releases/global/abu-dhabi-s-cultural-vision-strikes-a-new-note-with-landmark-performing-arts-institution-dar-al-funoon-abu-dhabi-538711.shtml
https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/crown-prince-news/khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-witnesses-launch-of-dar-al-funoon-abu-dhabi-development-project-near-saadiyat-cultural-district/
https://www.admiddleeast.com/story/dar-al-funoon-abu-dhabi-everything-we-know-about-frank-gehry-new-performing-arts-landmark-on-saadiyat-island