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Saadiyat Lagoons

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Under construction and selling from the developer.

Standalone villas set inside a mangrove-fringed lagoon system on Saadiyat's eastern edge, with protected wetland frontage on most plots.

Starting price

AED 5,400,000

Target handover

Q2 2027

Developer

Aldar Properties

Total units

1,027

The EMINAAR verdict

Escrow account verified with First Abu Dhabi Bank, last checked 6 Aug 2026.
Handover has moved from Q4 2026 promised at launch to Q2 2027 — 6 months later.
Aldar Properties is Platinum tier, delivering 82% of tracked projects on time with an average slip of 2.1 months.

Compiled from verified data. Not editable by developers or agents.

Delivery record

Promised at launch

Q4 2026

Current target

Q2 2027

Moved back 6 months

Construction, as verified by EMINAAR47%

RERA · verified 6 Aug 2026

We publish construction checkpoints only where we have verified the reading and can name its source. This project has one current reading and no earlier verified history — so none is shown rather than estimated.

Unit mix

4 BR5 BR6 BR

Size range across all types: 4,100 sqft – 8,600 sqft
Total units: 1,027

Per-type size bands and starting prices are not published for this project. We show the range that covers all unit types rather than dividing it up, because that division would be a guess.

About Saadiyat Island

Abu Dhabi's cultural district — Louvre Abu Dhabi, the coming Guggenheim and Zayed National Museum — set against nine kilometres of protected natural beach.

Beach: 9 km natural beach
Airport: AUH — 20 min drive
Culture: Louvre, Guggenheim (2027)
Schools: Cranleigh, Redwood Montessori

Explore Saadiyat Island

Building detailsSpecification, counts and amenities

Floors: 2
Swimming pools: 1,027
Parking spaces: 2,054
Retail units: 4
Ownership: Freehold
Furnishing: Unfurnished
Size range: 4,100 sqft – 8,600 sqft

Amenities

Private gardenPrivate poolMangrove boardwalkCommunity center24/7 securityCycling trailKids play area

Common questions

Answered from the verified data on this page, not from marketing material.

When will Saadiyat Lagoons be handed over?

The current target is Q2 2027. That is 6 months later than the Q4 2026 promised at launch. EMINAAR last verified construction at 47% on 6 Aug 2026.

Is the escrow account for Saadiyat Lagoons verified?

Yes. Saadiyat Lagoons has a registered escrow account with First Abu Dhabi Bank under permit ADRA-P-22-0688, last checked by EMINAAR on 6 Aug 2026. Always confirm the account number on your SPA against the developer's official filing before transferring funds.

What is the payment plan for Saadiyat Lagoons?

A 50/50 plan: 20% on booking, 30% during construction, 50% on handover. A 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee applies on top of the purchase price.

How much does Saadiyat Lagoons cost?

Prices start at AED 5,400,000, around AED 1,290 per sqft, last checked 6 Aug 2026.

Who is the developer of Saadiyat Lagoons?

Aldar Properties, rated Platinum tier by EMINAAR with a score of 85.5 out of 100. Across the projects we track they deliver 82% on time, with an average slip of 2.1 months.

Payment plan

50/50

Down payment20%AED 1,080,000
During construction30%AED 1,620,000
On handover50%AED 2,700,000

Down payment — On booking
During construction — Across 3 milestones
On handover — At completion

Payment calculator

Based on the 50/50 plan. Instalments are billed against construction milestones, not a monthly schedule.

Unit price (AED)Include DLD transfer fee (4%) and admin charges

Due at booking: AED 1,300,200
During construction: AED 1,620,000
Due on handover: AED 2,700,000
Total cash to handover: AED 5,620,200

Indicative only. Milestone instalments fall due when construction stages complete, so their timing shifts with the build. Service charges, mortgage costs and agency fees are not included.