Al Sidr: Large-Format Villas on Saadiyat Island for AED 6.1 Million
Al Sidr is a villa development by Aldar Properties PJSC on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The project offers a single product: villas, ranging from 4 to 6 bedrooms, with a defined amenity package in a gated community setting. Al Sidr falls within a broader Aldar-developed estate on the island.
Saadiyat Island: What the Address Actually Means
Saadiyat Island sits roughly 500 metres off the Abu Dhabi mainland, connected by two main roads. The island is home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and several of the city's accessible beaches. These are not distant attractions; they are within the island itself or immediately adjacent.
For families, the area has established international schools and retail within a short drive. Getting to Abu Dhabi's central business district takes roughly 20 to 25 minutes by car. Dubai is about 90 minutes on the main highway. This is an Abu Dhabi lifestyle decision, not a Dubai commuter location.
What AED 6.1 Million Gets You
The listed price for Al Sidr is AED 6,100,000 across the project. The villas come in four layout types (A through D), spanning 4 to 6 bedrooms and sizes from 7,750 to 9,063 square feet.
The 4-bedroom units sit between 7,750 and 7,836 square feet. The 5-bedroom configurations step up to around 8,525 to 8,632 square feet. The largest, a 6-bedroom Type B, reaches 9,063 square feet. At AED 6.1 million for any layout, the implied rate per square foot ranges from AED 673 to AED 787, depending on which configuration you choose.
That spread means the larger villas offer more space for the same price. Buyers who need 6 bedrooms and are working to a fixed budget will find the bigger layouts represent better value per square foot within this project.
Getting In for 10%
| Payment Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 30% |
| At handover | 60% |
The upfront commitment is AED 610,000. During construction, another 30% falls due, bringing the total to AED 1,830,000 paid before handover. The remaining 60%, or AED 3,660,000, arrives at completion in September 2027.
This structure concentrates the largest single payment at the end. Buyers relying on a mortgage need their financing ready for drawdown at completion rather than staged across construction milestones. That is a straightforward structure for buyers who have their financing in place going in.
Ready by September 2027
Construction at Al Sidr began in October 2024. The expected completion is September 2027, placing handover roughly 14 months from now.
For an investor, that is a relatively short off-plan hold before the asset goes live. For a family planning a relocation, the date is specific enough to plan school transfers or lease breaks around.
Amenities: Built for Resident Families
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Services | CCTV Security, Restaurants |
The indoor swimming pool is a practical advantage in Abu Dhabi's climate, where outdoor pools see limited use during the peak summer months. An indoor facility extends year-round access. On-site restaurants and a children's play area, combined with landscaped gardens and a gym, suggest the developer is targeting buyers who expect daily life to happen within the development rather than outside it.
The amenity set reads as a self-contained family environment. Large villas, indoor wellness facilities, green space, and on-site dining all point toward buyers planning to use this as a primary residence.