Saadiyat Island

(based on 2 building reviews)

For culture vultures

beachfront

artsy

family-friendly

pet-friendly

If you’re into art and culture and are upwardly mobile, this community ticks all the right boxes. With most properties offering views of clear blue waters or the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island offers a resort-like lifestyle. It’s also a cultural hub, hosting The Louvre Abu Dhabi and Manarat Al Saadiyat which houses art fairs. The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum are also slated to open soon. You can opt to live in either apartments or villas. The community is home to the premier Cranleigh School, the New York University Abu Dhabi and Redwood Nursery. For your groceries, head to Waitrose at the community centre or Spinneys. Leisure options are aplenty, with St Regis Saadiyat Island and Saadiyat Beach Club in the neighbourhood. It is also conveniently located to Abu Dhabi International Airport and downtown Abu Dhabi.

Don’t miss: Buddha Bar Beach Abu Dhabi for its sundowners and Bohemian vibes, watersports at Saadiyat Beach

Lifestyle: Vibrant, resort-like

Neighbours: Wealthy Arab and Western expats

House Prices

Avg. 1 Bedroom Apartment Asking Price:

2,400,000 AED This is calculated using Property Finder listing data and takes an average of the last 3 months’ sale listing prices for the property type in this area.

Avg. 1 Bedroom Apartment Transaction Price:

- This is calculated using government transaction data and takes an average of the last 3 months’ transactions for the property type in this area.

Avg. 1 Bedroom Apartment Rental Price:

72,500 AED This is calculated using Property Finder listing data and takes an average of the last 3 months’ rental prices for the property type in this area.

Avg. Gross Yield:

3.02% This is the gross rental yield, which is the average annual rental price divided by the average sale asking price, for the property type in this area.

The Market:

Upscale villas, townhouses and low-rise apartment towers