Saadiyat Island · Abu Dhabi
Manarat Living by Aldar Properties
From
AED 630,000
≈ $172K · AED 1,775/sqft est.
- Price from
- AED 630K
- ≈ $172K
- Per sqft
- AED 1,775
- estimated
- Handover
- Q1 2026
- 82.2% built
- Payment plan
- 5/35/60
About
Manarat Living is Aldar's entry-priced apartment project in the Saadiyat Cultural District. Its 273 homes are studios, one and two-bedroom apartments from about 324 to 1,590 sq ft.
Prices start at AED 630,000 on a 5% booking, 35% during construction and 60% on handover plan. Aldar's completion date is the first quarter of 2026; the project is registered in Abu Dhabi as 2023/62218 and the register recorded it at 82% built. Sales opened on 6 February 2023. Two later phases, Manarat Living II and III, are registered separately.
The starting price, launch and completion dates are as published by Aldar on 9 September 2026; confirm availability and the service charge with the developer before committing.
- 273 homes in the Saadiyat Cultural District
- Studios to 2-bedroom apartments
- 5/35/60 payment plan
- Completion Q1 2026, 82% built
- Developer
- Aldar Properties
- Area
- Saadiyat Island
- Status
- Under construction
- Sales launch
- 6 Feb 2023
- Total units
- 273
- Ownership
- Freehold
Payment plan
- Down payment
- 5%
- During construction
- 35%
- On handover
- 60%
5% Down Payment (On Booking Date); 35% During Construction (1st to 5th Installment); 60% On Handover (100% Completion)
Unit types
| Type | Bedrooms | Size (sqft) |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment | Studio | from 355 |
| Apartment | 1 bed | — |
| Apartment | 2 bed | up to 1,442 |
Rendr score
85of 100 · Strong
Based on 6 of 7 factors, 95% of the weight. Our opinion, not investment advice.
Every factor, its weight and the data behind it are listed below. The formula is public: how the Rendr score works.
How it was scored
Price against what buyers actually paidweight 25
Asking AED 1,775/sqft (estimated) against the median of AED 3,703/sqft for apartments in Saadiyat Island: 52.1% below. Developer sales, last 6 months, 603 sales.
ADREC's register of sales, as of 7 Sep 2026
100Developer track recordweight 20
“Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer and the master developer of Saadiyat, Yas and Fahid Island. Aldar reported 141 active construction sites running to plan in 2026 and handed over 1,075 homes in the first quarter alone, against a target of 3,500 for the year.”
Owner assessment, as of 9 Sep 2026. Sources: aldar.com, arabianbusiness.com
90Payment planweight 15
5% down, 35% during construction, 60% on handover.
aldar.com (Aldar's property service), price and dates read 2026-09-09; tanamiproperties.com (tanamiproperties.com/Projects/Aldar-Manarat-Living), saved 2026-09-06, as of 9 Sep 2026
74Location and infrastructureweight 15
Rated for Saadiyat Island; applies to every project there.
“Beaches, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi and several international schools including Cranleigh, Harrow and the American Community School are open and in daily use. The gaps are real: there is no hospital on the island, the nearest being 15 to 20 minutes away, and much of the cultural district is still under construction.”
Owner assessment, as of 9 Sep 2026. Sources: bhomes.com
85How easy it is to sell laterweight 10
470 resales of apartments registered in Saadiyat Island in the last twelve months.
ADREC's register of sales, as of 7 Sep 2026
100Construction on scheduleweight 10
82.2% built against 100% expected by now (launched 6 Feb 2023, handover by 31 Mar 2026).
aldar.com (Aldar's property service), price and dates read 2026-09-09; tanamiproperties.com (tanamiproperties.com/Projects/Aldar-Manarat-Living), saved 2026-09-06, as of 9 Sep 2026
36The basics on fileweight 5
Needs a check of the escrow account and the ADREC project registration.
not yet assessed
How the score has changed
- 90 → 85 on 9 Sep 2026: Construction on schedule is now assessed (36).
- — → 90 on 9 Sep 2026: Developer track record is now assessed (90); Location and infrastructure is now assessed (85).
Price against the market
−52%below
Asking AED 1,775/sqft (est.) against the ADREC median of AED 3,703/sqft for apartments in Saadiyat Island, as of 7 Sep 2026.
Developer sales, last 6 months, 603 registered sales. Source: ADREC / DARI.
Amenities
- Arthub
- Bicycle Storage
- Gymnasium
- Indoor & Outdoor Children’s Play Areas
- Kids Play Area
- Multifunctional Room
- Outdoor Yoga
- Rooftop Adults & Kids Pool
- Running Track
Location
Cultural island home to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum, with beachfront and cultural-district residences.
Registration and trust
- Escrow account
- Not published yet
- ADREC project registration
- 2023/62218
- Developer licence
- Not published yet
- Brochure
- Not published yet
- Figures from
- aldar.com (Aldar's property service), price and dates read 2026-09-09; tanamiproperties.com (tanamiproperties.com/Projects/Aldar-Manarat-Living), saved 2026-09-06
- Last verified
- 9 Sep 2026
An escrow account is a regulated account the developer cannot draw on freely: your payments go in and are released as building progresses. Escrow accounts and project registrations are published by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) on dari.ae. Always check them, and pay into the escrow account only, before handing over a deposit.
Changes
Listed on the site
Source: aldar.com (Aldar's property service), price and dates read 2026-09-09; tanamiproperties.com (tanamiproperties.com/Projects/Aldar-Manarat-Living), saved 2026-09-06
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Manarat Living: questions buyers ask
- How much does Manarat Living cost?
- Prices at Manarat Living start from AED 630,000 (about $172K) for studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom homes, which is around AED 1,775 per sqft, estimated from the unit sizes. Asking prices come from the developer and change without notice.
- When does Manarat Living hand over?
- Manarat Living is expected to hand over in Q1 2026. The project is under construction. Handover dates are the developer's own estimate and off-plan projects can move, so confirm the current date in writing before you pay anything.
- What is the payment plan at Manarat Living?
- Manarat Living is offered on a 5/35/60 plan: 5% on booking, 35% during construction and 60% at handover. Developers change plans between phases, so confirm yours before signing.
- Who is the developer of Manarat Living?
- Manarat Living is being developed by Aldar Properties. It sits in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. You can see every project by Aldar Properties we list, and how their asking prices compare with registered sales, on their page.
- Can foreigners buy at Manarat Living?
- Manarat Living is in a freehold area, so buyers of any nationality can own a home here outright rather than on a lease. Abu Dhabi sets which zones are freehold; confirm the title type on your own unit's contract before paying.
- Is Manarat Living registered and escrow-protected?
- Manarat Living is registered with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) under number 2023/62218. Every off-plan project must be registered and sell through an escrow account, where the money is released as building progresses. Check both at dari.ae before you pay.