Green Source, Masdar City: Abu Dhabi's Sustainability District
Advanced Properties Limited is developing Green Source in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi's purpose-built sustainable urban quarter. This residential apartment project broke ground in October 2026 with handover targeted for December 2030.
Masdar City and What Living There Actually Means
Masdar City sits in Abu Dhabi's eastern zone, roughly 30 kilometres from the city centre and adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport. It was conceived as a low-carbon urban district, which gives it a character unlike most Abu Dhabi residential addresses. The community draws knowledge-economy workers, researchers, and institutions connected to Abu Dhabi's sustainability agenda. For a buyer, that translates to a specific resident profile: internationally mobile, professionally focused, and oriented toward a planned, walkable environment. The road network connects directly to the Abu Dhabi highway grid, keeping the airport and city centre accessible. Masdar City's proximity to the airport is a practical advantage for frequent travelers and for professionals whose work involves international movement.
For an investor, the tenant base is professionally concentrated and draws primarily from the institutions and employers established in the district.
Getting In for 10%
The down payment is 10%, a low entry point relative to the total purchase price.
| Stage | Share |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 50% |
| Handover | 40% |
A 10% entry keeps initial capital outlay low. The 50% during construction distributes the bulk of payments across the four-year build period. Construction begins this month, giving buyers entering now the maximum possible spread of their construction-phase payments. The 40% at handover is a single lump-sum payment due in December 2030, with no post-handover deferral. At the lower end of the price range, that final payment amounts to roughly AED 373K. At the upper end, it approaches AED 940K.
What AED 933K to AED 2.35M Buys You Here
The price range runs from AED 933,000 to AED 2,350,000, a spread of roughly 2.5 times between floor and ceiling. That kind of variation within a single apartment building almost always reflects a significant size difference across the unit mix.
At AED 933K, a buyer is entering at an accessible level. This likely covers studio or one-bedroom configurations, suited to buyers focused on entry cost, airport proximity, or rental yield. At AED 2.35M, the units are substantially larger. The buyer at this level is more likely a longer-term owner-occupier or an investor targeting corporate and institutional tenants from Masdar City's employment base.
Apartments for a Focused Buyer Profile
Green Source is an apartment-only building. Masdar City's compact urban design suits vertical residential development, so apartments fit the physical character of the district. The format works naturally for single professionals, couples, and small families. For investors, the asset type is straightforward to lease to the district's professional tenant pool.
What the Amenities Say About This Building
| Theme | Amenity |
|---|---|
| Fitness & Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor & Family | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Convenience | Restaurants |
| Safety | CCTV Security |
The indoor pool is the standout feature. An indoor facility points to year-round usability and a design approach focused on function over seasonal aesthetics. The gym pairs with the pool to create a self-contained fitness offering residents can use throughout the year. The children's play area signals that this building targets a mixed resident group rather than purely short-term professionals. The landscaped gardens extend the outdoor offer meaningfully in a densely planned urban setting. On-site restaurant provision addresses a real gap: Masdar City's dining and retail layer is still developing, so in-building provision carries weight for daily life.
Four Years to Handover
Construction began in October 2026 and the project targets completion in December 2030. For an off-plan buyer entering today, this is a four-year runway before delivery. The 50% during construction spreads across that period, distributing payments gradually. The 40% at handover is a single final payment with no further deferral available beyond that date.
