Nobu Residences: Off-Plan on Saadiyat Island
Nobu Residences is a project by Aldar Properties PJSC on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The development spans apartments, penthouses, and sky villas. Construction started in April 2024, with handover scheduled for December 2027.
Saadiyat Island: What the Address Means
Saadiyat Island lies off Abu Dhabi's northeast coast, roughly 15 minutes from the city centre by car. The Louvre Abu Dhabi sits on the island. NYU Abu Dhabi runs its campus here. Natural beach lines the northern shore.
This is one of Abu Dhabi's most deliberately planned residential addresses: low-density, shaped around culture, education, and direct beach access. Residents are not navigating a commercial hub. The commute into central Abu Dhabi is short. For buyers considering this location over the long term, the combination of waterfront access, institutional neighbours, and low-density planning are the defining characteristics of the address rather than any individual feature.
AED 3.6M to AED 7M: Understanding the Range
The published price range spans AED 3,600,000 to AED 7,000,000. The entry point is a 2-bedroom apartment at AED 3.6M. The top of the published range is a 3-bedroom apartment at AED 7M.
The project also includes penthouses and sky villas at 4 bedrooms. Those formats sit above the published price ceiling.
The gap between the 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom price points is substantial. A buyer moving from one format to the other is roughly doubling their budget. That jump is not purely about floor area. It reflects a real difference in product tier within the building. The published range therefore covers two distinct buyer groups rather than a continuous spectrum.
Apartments, Penthouses, and Sky Villas
Three property types are available: apartments, penthouses, and sky villas.
Apartments span 1 to 3 bedrooms. Penthouses and sky villas are 4-bedroom units. The 1-bedroom format suits a professional who wants a Saadiyat address with minimal upkeep. The 2-bedroom works for couples or buyers looking for a realistic entry into the island market. The 3-bedroom is the natural choice for families or those planning to use this as a primary residence. The 4-bedroom penthouses and sky villas represent the project's top tier, aimed at buyers who want the largest available footprint and the full scope of what the development offers.
Nine Amenities, Including Beach Access
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Gymnasium, Yoga Room, Jacuzzi & Steam |
| Leisure | Cinema, Shared Pool, Barbecue Area |
| Lifestyle | Restaurants, Beach Access |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
Direct beach access combined with in-building restaurants is not a standard pairing in Abu Dhabi off-plan at this price level. A cinema and yoga room alongside a full gymnasium and jacuzzi give the wellness and leisure offering real breadth.
Family provision is limited to a children's play area. The overall amenity profile points toward residents who value on-site wellness facilities and lifestyle services. This is not a project built around large-scale family infrastructure.
Completing December 2027
Construction started in April 2024. Handover is scheduled for December 2027, roughly 18 months from now. The project has been active for over two years.
Buyers entering today are joining a development already well into its build phase. The remaining construction period runs through 2026 and into late 2027, and the delivery window is defined. Off-plan buyers can enter now with a clear timeline to handover rather than an open-ended schedule.
Getting In for 10%
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 60% |
| Handover | 30% |
10% down is a low entry point for Abu Dhabi off-plan. The construction phase absorbs 60% of the purchase price, spread across the build period to December 2027. The final 30% falls at handover.
All payments are settled at or before handover. The structure concentrates the full cost within the construction and delivery window, with the largest single tranche during the build itself.