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Aldar launches 351-villa Talay community at AED100bn Marsa Al Saadiyat
Sales of the standalone villas at the first residential phase commenced September 23.
Aldar Properties launched Talay, a residential community comprising 351 standalone villas at the AED100bn Marsa Al Saadiyat development in Abu Dhabi. Sales of the units commenced on September 23, 2024. The launch represents the first residential phase within the Marsa Al Saadiyat project on Saadiyat Island.
Marsa Al Saadiyat development scope#
Marsa Al Saadiyat is a mixed-use development valued at AED100bn, equivalent to USD27.2bn at current exchange rates. The project is located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Talay is the initial residential component within the broader development, which is being delivered by Aldar Properties. The AED100bn valuation encompasses the full scope of the development, including residential, commercial and other components planned for the site.
Villa inventory and sales timeline#
The Talay community contains 351 standalone villas. Sales of the units opened to buyers on September 23, 2024. The villas are positioned as the first homes available for purchase within the Marsa Al Saadiyat development. No completion date or handover schedule was disclosed in the available sources. The 351 units represent the initial tranche of residential inventory being brought to market at Marsa Al Saadiyat.
Saadiyat Island residential expansion#
Saadiyat Island has seen continued residential development activity. Aldar previously launched Sei Saadiyat, a separate 778-home development on the island. The Talay launch adds to the inventory of residential units being brought to market on Saadiyat Island. The island hosts cultural, residential and lifestyle projects. The 778-home Sei Saadiyat development was announced separately from the Marsa Al Saadiyat project.
Developer and project structure#
Aldar Properties is the developer delivering both Talay and the wider Marsa Al Saadiyat project. The company has not disclosed the total number of residential units planned for Marsa Al Saadiyat beyond the initial 351 villas at Talay. The project structure includes residential communities as well as commercial and other mixed-use components. The September 23 sales launch date applies to the Talay villas only.
Sources2 sources across 2 domains
- arabianbusiness.comArabian BusinessTalay launch with 351 villas, AED100bn project value, September 23 sales start date
- constructionweekonline.comConstruction Week OnlineSei Saadiyat 778-home development, Saadiyat Island residential expansion context
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