Cultural District
Museum-shore setting beside Louvre Abu Dhabi and the wider precinct.


Saadiyat Island · Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
Move into stillness in Saadiyat Cultural District.
Total homes
778 across six buildings
Starting price
From AED 2.95M
Payment plan
50/50 · 5% down
Handover
Q4 2030

Move into stillness in Saadiyat Cultural District. Aldar's official teaser introduces the atmosphere, architecture and lifestyle vision behind this new address.
The Story
Sei Saadiyat by Aldar is a wellness-led collection of 778 homes across six residential buildings in Saadiyat Cultural District.
ساي السعديات، مجموعة جديدة من المنازل بتصاميم هادئة ومساحات مدروسة تمنحك إحساساً أكبر بالراحة والرحابة.
Aldar's official teaser introduces the atmosphere, architecture and lifestyle vision behind this new address — from Saadiyat's museum precinct to the calm, considered homes taking shape beside it.
يقدّم الإعلان الرسمي من الدار لمحة عن أجواء المشروع ومعماره ورؤية أسلوب الحياة — من قلب المنطقة الثقافية في السعديات إلى المنازل الهادئة والمدروسة التي تتشكّل بجانبها.
Confirmed from Aldar on 7 September 2026 and Aldar sales documentation on 8 September 2026
| Developer | Aldar Properties PJSC |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Jacobs |
| Interiors | Kettle Collective |
| Phase 1 | 265 homes in two buildings · sales 16 September 2026 |
| Buildings | Four G+7 mid-rise and two G+17 high-rise |
| Unit mix | 1–3 bed apartments, Kanso Lofts and Kanso Residences, 70–208 sqm |
| Price range | AED 2.95M – 8.40M (published from-prices) |
| Last updated | 16 September 2026 |
The vision
Sei Saadiyat by Aldar comprises 778 homes across six residential buildings in Saadiyat Island's Cultural District. Four mid-rise buildings are G+7 and two high-rise buildings are G+17. Phase 1 includes 265 homes across two buildings, with sales opening 16 September 2026.
Homes range from 1 and 2-bedroom apartments to 2-bedroom Kanso Lofts and 3-bedroom Kanso Residences. Architecture is by Jacobs and interiors are by Kettle Collective. Saadiyat Island is a designated investment zone where non-UAE nationals can acquire freehold title, subject to Aldar's sales terms.
Confirmed from Aldar on 7 September 2026 and Aldar sales documentation on 8 September 2026. Prices, availability and specifications are subject to confirmation at launch.
Sei Saadiyat by Aldar is a wellness-led collection of 778 homes across six buildings in Saadiyat Cultural District, with architecture by Jacobs and interiors by Kettle Collective.
Museum-shore setting beside Louvre Abu Dhabi and the wider precinct.
MOVE, RESTORE, CONNECT and BREATHE — spa, pools, studios and pod gardens.
5% at booking, construction milestones, 50% at Q4 2030 handover.
778 homes: four G+7 mid-rise and two G+17 high-rise.
Residences
Aldar is releasing 778 homes in six Cultural District buildings. The published mix opens at a one-bedroom of about 70 sqm and closes at a three-bedroom Kanso Residence of about 208 sqm. The figures below are from-prices only — an advisor can confirm what is actually on offer.

01
Apartment
Buyers who want the museum precinct without a large floorplate start on this line. Official materials list the one-bedroom at about 70 sqm, with a published from-price of AED 2.95 million, inside the six-building, 778-home release.

02
Apartment
Two published two-bedroom sizes sit on this line. The standard plan is about 101 sqm from AED 4.50 million. A longer layout of about 137 sqm adds a maid's room and is listed from AED 5.40 million.

03
Double-height
This two-bedroom is the double-height loft. Living space is published at about 151 sqm, with an elevated bedroom above the main room. The official from-price is AED 7.50 million.

04
Largest published type
This is the largest published home: three bedrooms with a maid's room and a study across about 208 sqm. Official materials list it from AED 8.40 million.
From-prices are launch figures, not a reservation. Live stock and final pricing still need Aldar confirmation.
Gallery
Official interior plates for living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and Kanso Lofts. Tap any image to enlarge.
Amenities
Aldar groups Sei Saadiyat's wellness and lifestyle amenities around four pillars.
Three mind and body studios; outdoor fitness; sports courts; outdoor yoga deck; bike store and repair; indoor kids' club and outdoor play.
Hot and cold baths; spa, sauna and treatment room; rooftop pools and social gardens; a zen garden with Serenity Pool; and a specialist wellbeing clinic.
Co-working; library and gaming lounge; cinema rooms; cafe, bakery and family dining; everyday services; and curated retail and F&B.
Discovery trail; pod and pocket gardens; central lawn and event stage; pets park; and landscaped courtyards with walking paths, layered planting and art.
The project targets Estidama Pearl 3 and includes smart community features and EV provisions.
Confirmed from Aldar, 7 September 2026.
Architectural renders of rooftop pools, aerial Cultural District views and golden-hour streetscapes.
Highlights
Walkable context to Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and the forthcoming Guggenheim.
Kanso Lofts and Kanso Residences — material-led interiors by Kettle Collective.
Elevated pools and Serenity Pool terraces with Cultural District outlooks.
Saadiyat Island is a designated investment zone for international buyers.
Targets Pearl 3 with smart community features and EV provisions.
265 homes across two buildings, sales from 16 September 2026.
Location
Sei Saadiyat by Aldar sits within Saadiyat Island's Cultural District, Abu Dhabi — the same precinct as the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Manarat Al Saadiyat, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, and the forthcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Official Aldar drive times are 12 minutes to Abu Dhabi City Centre, the Corniche and Al Reem Island; 20 minutes to Yas Island; 25 minutes to Zayed International Airport; and 85 minutes to Dubai International Airport.

Architect Jean Nouvel
Open since 2017
Architect Foster + Partners
Opened 3 December 2025
Architect Frank Gehry
Opening 11 December 2026
Open — visitor and exhibition centre
Open
Open
Seven nine-storey buildings by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Phase 1 comprises 315 homes in the first release — a separate Aldar project in the same Cultural District.
77 branded residences — ultra-luxury homes by Aldar in the same district, distinct from Sei Saadiyat by Aldar.
Another established Aldar residential address on Saadiyat Island — shown for district context only.
Culture & connectivity
Saadiyat Island's Cultural District is one of the most significant cultural developments in the world. Sei Saadiyat by Aldar places residents within walking distance of Abu Dhabi's museum precinct.
Eight museums and cultural institutions are anticipated across Saadiyat Cultural District, anchored by the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Manarat Al Saadiyat, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, the forthcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi.
The district sits close to an established education cluster, including NYU Abu Dhabi, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and Berklee Abu Dhabi.
Official Aldar drive times are 12 minutes to Abu Dhabi City Centre, the Corniche and Al Reem Island; 20 minutes to Yas Island; 25 minutes to Zayed International Airport; and 85 minutes to Dubai International Airport.
Visit these iconic institutions that make up Saadiyat Cultural District.

Louvre Abu Dhabi

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi

Zayed National Museum

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Manarat Al Saadiyat

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi – coming soon
Reference institutional imagery — not Sei Saadiyat project renders.
Nearby
Dine at Mamsha Al Saadiyat
Relax at Saadiyat Beach Club
Sunbathe at Kai Beach
Play at Saadiyat Beach Golf ClubReference lifestyle imagery — not Sei Saadiyat project renders.
Beyond the museum precinct, Saadiyat Island offers protected coastline, championship golf and an established five-star beach resort strip — complementing life at Sei Saadiyat by Aldar.
Saadiyat Island's protected coastline stretches approximately 9 km, with regulated development and established turtle-nesting habitat along the beach.
Gary Player designed the championship course at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club — one of the island's established sporting amenities.
Saadiyat's beachfront includes a cluster of five-star beach resorts, complementing the Cultural District's museum precinct and residential addresses.
Interiors & finishes
Sei means stillness and calm in Japanese. The interiors use stone for permanence, wood for warmth, metal for definition and woven finishes for texture. Natural variation is left visible so each material develops character over time.
Border tiling is sourced from Japan. Interiors by Kettle Collective. Architecture by Jacobs. Confirmed from Aldar on 7 September 2026 and Aldar sales documentation on 8 September 2026.
| General and bathroom floor | Porcelain tile |
|---|---|
| Bedroom floor | Porcelain tile |
| Bathroom vanity countertop | Engineered stone |
| Bathroom wall | Porcelain tile |
| Bathroom feature wall | Ceramic tile |
| Walls and ceiling | Paint |
| Kitchen cabinet, bathroom vanity and wardrobe | Laminate |
| Wardrobe carcass and doors | Laminate |
| Upper and carcass kitchen cabinet | Laminate |
| Shower | Transparent glass |
| Internal and entrance door | Laminate |
| Sanitaryware | Brushed gunmetal |
| Kitchen countertop, backsplash and island | Porcelain tile |
| General and bathroom floor | Porcelain tile |
|---|---|
| Bedroom floor | Porcelain tile |
| Bathroom vanity countertop | Engineered stone |
| Bathroom wall | Porcelain tile |
| Bathroom feature wall | Ceramic tile |
| Walls and ceiling | Paint |
| Kitchen cabinet, bathroom vanity and wardrobe | Laminate |
| Carcass wardrobe and kitchen cabinet | Laminate |
| Kitchen island and countertop | Stainless steel |
| Shower | Transparent glass |
| Internal and entrance door | Laminate |
| Sanitaryware | Brushed gunmetal |
Why this collection
01
778 homes across six Jacobs-designed buildings in Saadiyat Cultural District, from AED 2.95M; Phase 1 opens 16 September 2026
02
A published 50/50 payment plan with 5% down and estimated handover in Q4 2030
03
Amenities grouped around MOVE, RESTORE, CONNECT and BREATHE, plus a specialist wellbeing clinic; targeting Estidama Pearl 3
04
Architecture by Jacobs and interiors by Kettle Collective, with Japan-sourced border tiling and two named material schemes
This section is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
Market context
7,491
Transactions recorded on Saadiyat Island over the last 3 years
AED 4,627,800
Median sale price (+48.9% vs. the prior 3-year period)
AED 2,258/sqft
Median rate (+28.4% vs. the prior 3-year period)
AED 48.5 billion
Total transaction value (+369.7% vs. the prior 3-year period)
Sei Saadiyat is priced from AED 2.95M. View the published per-type from-prices. Island-wide figures above are context only, not Sei-specific resale data.
Saadiyat Island 3-year transaction data
Timeline
27 Aug 2026
Aldar shared a teaser for Sei Saadiyat, a wellness-led collection in Saadiyat Cultural District.
7 Sep 2026
Aldar published 778 homes across six buildings, from AED 2.95M.
16 Sep 2026
265 homes across two buildings.
Q4 2030
Confirmed from Aldar sales documentation on 8 September 2026.
Payment plan
Sei Saadiyat is offered on a 50/50 payment plan with 5% down. Estimated handover is Q4 2030. The published dated schedule below sums to 100 percent.
5%
Booking
45%
During construction
50%
On handover Q4 2030
| When | Percent |
|---|---|
| Booking | 5% |
| March 2027 | 5% |
| September 2027 | 5% |
| April 2028 | 10% |
| December 2028 | 10% |
| August 2029 | 10% |
| April 2030 | 5% |
| Handover Q4 2030 | 50% |
Confirmed 8 September 2026
Fees
Buyers at Sei Saadiyat by Aldar should budget for the following standard Abu Dhabi transfer costs in addition to the purchase price:
All figures above are estimates and subject to change. Confirm exact fees with a licensed advisor before committing.
Mortgage
Sei Saadiyat by Aldar is an off-plan project with an estimated Q4 2030 handover. Mortgage financing for off-plan purchases in Abu Dhabi is typically available from handover. During the construction period, payments follow the published 50/50 installment plan.
Several UAE banks offer off-plan financing arrangements for Aldar projects, including ADCB, FAB, Emirates NBD and Mashreq. A licensed mortgage advisor can confirm current LTV ratios and pre-approval options.
Non-resident buyers may access UAE mortgage products, though terms differ from resident buyers.
Kanso
Sei (静) is a Japanese term for stillness and quiet. Kanso (簡素) is a Japanese design principle centred on simplicity, the removal of clutter, and finding beauty in the essential.
Aldar applies both principles to Sei Saadiyat. Kanso Lofts feature double-height ceilings, mezzanine bedrooms and Japan-sourced border tiling. Kanso Residences are the largest units — 208 sqm 3-bedroom + maid + study floorplates with Kettle Collective interiors in two schemes: Apartment Light (warm stone and wood) and Kanso Loft Dark (stainless steel and dark finishes). The wider Cultural District context includes the museums, education cluster and waterfront around Saadiyat Island.
Investment context
Saadiyat Island has recorded AED 48.5 billion in total property transactions over the last three years — a 369.7% increase versus the prior period (source: ADREC). The island-wide median sale price reached AED 4,627,800 (+48.9%) at a median rate of AED 2,258/sqft (+28.4%).
Sei Saadiyat is priced from AED 2.95M — below the current island-wide median. Saadiyat Island gross rental yields for apartments have ranged between 5–7% in recent years, driven by proximity to NYU Abu Dhabi, Cranleigh and the museum precinct. These figures are estimates for island-wide context, not specific to Sei Saadiyat, and are not a forecast or investment advice. Speak with a licensed advisor for current market data.
New phase
Aldar has newly launched Sei Saadiyat 2 in the same Saadiyat Cultural District address. Pricing, floor plans and the payment plan for that phase are not released yet.
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