What Are the Best Off-Plan Properties in Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi’s off-plan scene has shed its niche reputation and gone mainstream. More than 100 brand-new communities are now open for early reservation, giving buyers the opportunity to secure today’s prices. At the same time, the neighbourhood around them continues to appreciate in value. It’s a popular strategy because the deposits are usually lighter and the payment schedules stretch over several years, leaving plenty of room for capital growth before handover day.

How We Picked the Stand-Outs

With so many launches on the board, whittling the list down to seven meant leaning on four commonsense tests. First, the developer had to have a solid track record—nobody wants a half-built shell. Second, the address needed to be either prime or the next big thing. Third, the lifestyle concept had to feel fresh, rather than being a copy-and-paste approach. Finally, the construction timeline had to sound realistic, backed by recent on-site progress. Every project below passes those tests.

Fahid Island – Wellness Waterfront Living

In June 2025, Aldar unveiled its Dh40 Billion Fahid Island master plan, situated between Yas and Saadiyat. Picture 6,000 freehold homes, two luxury hotels and eleven kilometres of beach wrapped around a string of parks. The first chapter, Fahid Beach Residences, mixes low-rise apartments, duplexes and penthouses built to LEED Platinum standards. Prices for early birds started at approximately AED 3.5 million, and keys are scheduled for delivery in 2029.

Saadiyat Lagoons Phase 2 – Nature-Inspired Villas

Launched in March 2025 and officially known as Al Sidr, Phase 2 features just 619 villas along the eastern mangroves of Saadiyat. Four- to six-bedroom homes start at around AED 8 million on a 60/40 plan, with handover scheduled for early 2027. Expect boardwalk cafés, wildlife lookouts and a village school, all woven into Aldar’s low-density, outdoorsy blueprint.

Yas Golf Collection – Resort Apartments Over the Fairways

Work started back in 2023 on this 1,072-unit resort beside Yas Links, and the cranes are on track for a Q1 2026 finish. Fully furnished studios, ranging from one to three bedrooms, overlook the fairways, the Gulf, and the future Disneyland Abu Dhabi zone. Launch tags began around AED 1.24 million, and the community already holds Aldar’s two-pearl Estidama sustainability rating—not to mention a pet-friendly policy.

Nawayef – Hillside Mansions on Hudayriyat Island

Hudayriyat is usually pancake-flat, but Modon changed the script in May 2025 by carving 55-metre hills into the landscape. Nawayef Village lines those slopes with 378 townhouses and twin villas, while Nawayef Mansions crowns the peaks with eight-bedroom estates looking back at the city skyline. Think Tuscan-style lanes, lush parks and shop-lined promenades. The first handovers are due in 2028.

Nobu Residences – Branded Living on Saadiyat

Teaming up with chef-turned-mogul Nobu Matsuhisa, Aldar rolled out just 88 ultra-luxury homes beside the future Nobu Hotel and beach club. One-bed apartments sit at one end of the scale; a record-setting AED 64-million sky villa anchors the other. Residents snag priority tables at the restaurant and can even book in-home Omakase dinners. The 70/30 payment plan leads to a 2027 handover.

Radiant Elite Tower – High-Rise Life on Al Reem Island

Unveiled in July 2025, Radiant Elite climbs 40 storeys along the Reem Canal. Inside are 582 homes, from compact studios priced from AED 717,000 to four-bed duplex sky villas with private pools. A 55/45 payment plan suits buyers who prefer a longer runway, and keys are expected to be delivered in the last quarter of 2028. Big-screen views take in both the CBD and the Arabian Sea.

The Sustainable City – Yas Island – Eco Living Made Simple

Aldar and Diamond Developers borrowed the award-winning Dubai template and planted it on Yas. The car-free neighbourhood clusters condos and townhouses around solar farms, shaded walkways and a working urban farm. One-bedroom units started at approximately AED 892,000, with 35 per cent paid upfront and the remaining amount due upon completion, scheduled for late 2025. Expect recycled water for irrigation, electric vehicle lanes, and net-zero energy targets to be integrated into the design.

Investor Tips in Sixty Seconds

Before you sign, double-check that the developer’s escrow account is active, add service charges to your cost-per-square-foot math and read the delay clauses line by line. A mortgage pre-approval—or a post-handover payment plan if you’re paying cash—helps keep the budget stable when construction hits the home stretch and valuations start climbing.

Final Thoughts

Abu Dhabi’s off-plan catalogue has outgrown the cookie-cutter tower block. Whether your wish list says wellness island, branded retreat or sunset-soaked hillside villa, the class of 2025 has something tailored to you—and the payment terms to match. The most brilliant play is still the oldest: do your homework, move early and partner with a developer that delivers on time. When the next price upswing arrives, you’ll already have a foot on the ladder.