Talay by Aldar Properties in Saadiyat Island Set in Saadiyat Island, this is the latest villas release from Aldar Properties, combining a range of unit sizes with a payment plan structured around construction milestones. Entry pricing starts at AED 13,500,000.

Talay and Talay Beach are Aldar’s first luxury villa collections at Marsa Al Saadiyat, home to Abu Dhabi’s largest marina, on Saadiyat Island. The two gated communities comprise 351 standalone 4-, 5- and 6-bedroom villas — 167 at Talay and 184 at beachfront Talay Beach — set among landscaped gardens, jogging tracks and an Aflaj water feature that reimagines traditional Emirati irrigation. Architecture draws on Emirati heritage through an Outdoor Majlis Pavilion and woven Areesh screens designed with Emirati artist Abdalla Almulla, offered across two contemporary colour palettes. A school is planned within Talay, with NYU Abu Dhabi, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and other leading institutions close by. Handover is scheduled for Q4 2030.

Key selling points

• Abu Dhabi’s Largest Marina 1.6 km of marina frontage with 350+ berths, waterfront restaurants and Marsa Al Saadiyat’s cultural district five minutes away. — Abu Dhabi’s Largest Marina
• 1.6 km of marina frontage with 350+ berths, waterfront restaurants and Marsa Al Saadiyat’s cultural district five minutes away. — Private Villa Living 351 standalone 4-6 bedroom villas with private backyards across two gated communities, Talay and beachfront Talay Beach.
• Private Villa Living — 351 standalone 4-6 bedroom villas with private backyards across two gated communities, Talay and beachfront Talay Beach.
• Simple 50/50 Payment Plan 5% on booking, staged instalments through 2029, and a 50% balance on Q4 2030 handover. — Simple 50/50 Payment Plan
• 5% on booking, staged instalments through 2029, and a 50% balance on Q4 2030 handover. — Amenities Talay’s amenities centre on an Outdoor Majlis Pavilion and Aflaj water feature that echo Emirati tradition, complemented by a community pool and kids’ pool, padel courts, jogging and cycling tracks, and beach access within 1 km — with a Harvest Garden and multi-purpose court exclusive to Talay Beach villas.

Amenities

• Landscaped Green Spaces
• Community Pool & Kids’ Pool
• Beach Access
• Aflaj Water Feature
• Harvest Garden** (Talay Beach only)
• Outdoor Majlis Pavilion
• Kids’ Play Area
• Landmark Fountain* (Talay only)

Payment plan

Talay offers a single 50/50 instalment plan: 5% on booking, followed by six staged instalments of 5-10% through June 2029, with the 50% balance due on Q4 2030 handover.

Talay FAQs

What is Talay?

Talay is Aldar’s first luxury villa address at Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, comprising two gated collections — Talay and beachfront Talay Beach — with 351 standalone 4-, 5- and 6-bedroom villas.

Where is Talay located?

Talay sits within Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, next to Abu Dhabi’s largest marina and around five minutes from the island’s museums and cultural district. Downtown Abu Dhabi is roughly 10 minutes away and Zayed International Airport about 25 minutes.

Who is the developer of Talay?

The developer is Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s leading listed developer, founded in 2004 and known for Yas Island, Al Raha Beach, the Gate Towers and communities across Saadiyat Island.

What unit types are available at Talay?

Talay and Talay Beach offer standalone 4-, 5- and 6-bedroom villas, sized from 502 to 634 sq. m (GSA) with plots from 736 to 883 sq. m.

What is the starting price at Talay?

Prices start from AED 13,500,000 for a 4-bedroom villa, AED 15,500,000 for 5 bedrooms and AED 17,200,000 for 6 bedrooms.

What is the payment plan for Talay?

Buyers pay 5% on booking, six further instalments of 5-10% through June 2029, and the 50% balance on Q4 2030 handover — a single 50/50 plan across both collections.

When is the handover of Talay?

Handover is scheduled for Q4 2029 for Talay and Q4 2030 for Talay Beach.

What amenities are available at Talay?

Residents have access to an Outdoor Majlis Pavilion, Aflaj water feature, community pool and kids’ pool, padel courts, gym and fitness facilities, jogging and cycling tracks, landscaped green spaces, a pet park and beach access within 1 km, with a Harvest Garden and multi-purpose court exclusive to Talay Beach villas.

About Talay in Saadiyat Island

At its core, Talay is about a resort-led residential brief. The collection spans studios to family-sized villas, arranged across low-rise blocks, with living spaces oriented toward views across Saadiyat Island and bedrooms sized for full-time living rather than short stays.

That positioning matters for the buy-to-let case as much as for owner-occupiers: homes that work for permanent residents hold occupancy through market cycles far better than units designed purely for showings.

The numbers frame the offer clearly: villas layouts.

Amenities & Lifestyle at Talay

The amenity offering is deliberately family-weighted, centred on:

• Swimming pool and children’s play areas
• Fully equipped fitness centre
• Landscaped podium and BBQ terraces
• 24-hour security and covered parking

For end-users this amenity stack removes the need for external memberships; for investors it underwrites rental appeal to professional tenants.

Location & Connectivity

Connectivity is one of the project’s strongest cards. Saadiyat Island’s retail, school and medical cluster are all within easy reach, and the area’s road links put the rest of the capital within a short drive.

For families, the practical mix matters as much as the commute: supermarkets, clinics and schools cluster within the district, and the arterial network links Saadiyat Island to the capital’s employment hubs without long motorway stretches.

Why Invest in Talay?

Investors typically underwrite Talay on three pillars: capital appreciation during construction, rental demand in the district remains underpinned by professionals working in the capital’s core districts and a liquid resale or rental market on completion. The absence of property income tax and the AED 2M Golden Visa threshold sharpen the case further.

Payment Plan & Handover

Buyers pay in stages aligned to construction, with funds held in a regulated escrow account and released only against engineer certification. Handover is scheduled q4 2030.

Talay — FAQs

Who is the developer of Talay?

Talay is developed by Aldar Properties, a developer with an established delivery record across Saadiyat Island and the wider emirate.

Where is Talay located?

The project sits in Saadiyat Island, one of Abu Dhabi’s established residential districts.

What is the starting price at Talay?

Indicative entry pricing starts at AED 13,500,000; final pricing depends on unit type, floor and view. Request the current price list for live availability.

When is handover at Talay?

Handover is scheduled q4 2030, with payments during construction held in escrow and released against certified build progress.

Is Talay a good investment?

rental demand in the district remains underpinned by professionals working in the capital’s core districts Off-plan entry, a milestone-based payment plan and the emirate’s 0% income tax environment combine to keep both the entry cost and the holding cost attractive at this price point.

What payment plan is available at Talay?

Buyers typically pay an initial instalment on booking with the balance released against construction milestones; exact splits are confirmed at reservation. Current structures are shared in the project brochure — request it for the full schedule.

Talay Gallery

Exterior architecture, interior finishes and on-site amenities: