The capital, in one page
Abu Dhabi off-plan property: the guide
The islands and districts with new projects, what is being built, who is building it and how buyers pay, counted from current data.
Overview
The capital at a glance
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE. Much of its new housing is being built on islands and waterfront districts around the city: Saadiyat with its cultural district, Yas with its leisure attractions, Al Reem beside the business district, and Masdar City near the airport.
For buyers, that means apartments, townhouses and villas from established master developers, many sold off-plan with payment plans spread over construction.
Below, everything else on this page is counted from the current project data.
- 192
- projects listed
- 44
- developers
- 17
- areas with several projects
- 2026–31
- expected handovers
Map
Where the projects are
Areas
Islands and districts with new projects
- Al Reem Island46 projects · 19 developers · from AED 470,000
- Saadiyat Island28 projects · 8 developers · from AED 951,000
- Yas Island24 projects · 9 developers · from AED 750,000
- Masdar City14 projects · 5 developers · from AED 800,000
- Abu Dhabi Industrial City10 projects · 7 developers · from AED 728,000
- Al Hudayriyat Island10 projects · 1 developer · from AED 3,211,000
- Zayed City10 projects · 1 developer · from AED 1,165,000
- Al Raha Beach8 projects · 7 developers · from AED 1,976,000
- Al Shamkhah6 projects · 4 developers · from AED 649,999
- Al Maryah Island5 projects · 5 developers · from AED 2,029,243
- Al Rahah5 projects · 4 developers · from AED 999,321
- Ghadeer Al Tayr4 projects · 2 developers · from AED 1,204,393
- Al Bahyah3 projects · 2 developers · from AED 3,948,391
- Al Layyan3 projects · 1 developer · from AED 1,959,687
- Fahid Island3 projects · 1 developer · from AED 4,767,803
- Ramhan Island3 projects · 1 developer · from AED 3,100,000
- Ghantout2 projects · 1 developer · from AED 6,670,000
Supply
What is being built
- Apartments140 projects
- Townhouses34 projects
- Villas47 projects
- Commercial12 projects
- The lowest starting price among projects selling now is AED 470,000, subject to availability.
- Ready43Ready now: 43 projects
- 202612Handover 2026: 12 projects
- 202736Handover 2027: 36 projects
- 202838Handover 2028: 38 projects
- 202942Handover 2029: 42 projects
- 203015Handover 2030: 15 projects
- 20314Handover 2031: 4 projects
Show as table
| Handover | Projects |
|---|---|
| Ready | 43 |
| 2026 | 12 |
| 2027 | 36 |
| 2028 | 38 |
| 2029 | 42 |
| 2030 | 15 |
| 2031 | 4 |
Payment plans
How buyers pay in Abu Dhabi
91
projects publish a payment plan (201 plans in total)
10
projects offer payments after handover
Most common splits
- 10022 plans
- 10/40/5016 plans
- 30/7015 plans
- 20/8014 plans
Where schedules list fees, a registration fee (listed as the ADM or ADGM fee) of 2% is due at booking (91 plans).
Living there
Amenities developers list most often
- Swimming Pool· 80 projects
- Gym· 61 projects
- Kids Play Area· 50 projects
- Bbq Area· 23 projects
- Jogging Track· 17 projects
- Gymnasium· 14 projects
- Retail· 13 projects
- Cinema· 12 projects
- Sauna· 11 projects
- Shaded Seating Areas· 11 projects
- Cycling Tracks· 10 projects
- Kids Swimming Pool· 10 projects
- Padel Court· 10 projects
- SPA· 10 projects
Connectivity
Drive times listed by developers
- Zayed International AirportAirports7 to 33 min · 4 to 38.2 kmListed by 55 projects
- Sheikh Zayed Grand MosqueMosques11 to 30 min · 3.6 to 22 kmListed by 24 projects
- Abu Dhabi International AirportAirports3 to 35 min · 1.9 to 33.7 kmListed by 23 projects
- Yas MallMalls3 to 20 min · 1.5 to 12 kmListed by 23 projects
- Louvre Abu DhabiMeseum1 to 35 min · 0.3 to 20 kmListed by 22 projects
- Reem MallMalls3 to 8 min · 1.2 to 4 kmListed by 21 projects
FAQ
Abu Dhabi questions
Where are the new projects in Abu Dhabi?
Mostly on the islands and waterfront districts around the city. By number of projects listed: Al Reem Island (46), Saadiyat Island (28), Yas Island (24), Masdar City (14) and Abu Dhabi Industrial City (10).
How many off-plan projects are listed in Abu Dhabi?
192 projects are listed here: 96 selling now, 2 coming soon and 94 sold out (project data as of 7 October 2026).
Which developers are building in Abu Dhabi?
The listed projects come from 44 developers, including Aldar, Reportage Properties, Bloom Holding, Modon and Burtville Developments.
What types of homes can I buy?
Apartments from studios up to 6 bedrooms, plus townhouses and villas in 72 projects. Each project page lists the unit types, sizes and prices the developer has published.
What do off-plan prices in Abu Dhabi start from?
The lowest starting price among the projects selling now is AED 470,000, subject to availability. Prices move with availability, so we confirm the current figure with the developer before you commit.
What payment plans are available?
91 of the listed projects publish a payment plan. Common splits include 100, 10/40/50 and 30/70 (booking / construction / handover, then any payments after handover). 10 projects offer payments after handover.
When will the projects be handed over?
43 listed projects are already complete. Expected handovers for the others run from 2026 to 2031. Dates can change, and each project page shows the developer’s latest date.
What fees apply when buying off-plan?
In the payment schedules that list fees, a registration fee (listed as the ADM or ADGM fee) of 2% is due at booking (91 plans). Other fees vary by developer; we list them before you reserve.
Can foreigners buy property in Abu Dhabi?
Foreign buyers can own property in the investment zones Abu Dhabi designates, which include Saadiyat, Yas and Al Reem islands. We confirm the ownership terms of a specific project before you reserve.
Can buying in Abu Dhabi lead to a Golden Visa?
Some property investors qualify for a UAE Golden Visa, depending on the property value and current rules, including how off-plan property is treated. We check the rules that apply on the day you reserve.
How do I register my interest?
Use any “Register interest” form on this site, or call or email us. An advisor replies with current availability, floor plans and payment plans.
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