The Fountain View Residences: Apartments on Saadiyat Island by Aldar
Aldar Properties PJSC is developing The Fountain View Residences on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The project offers apartments across five bedroom configurations, from 1 to 5 bedrooms. Construction started in March 2025, with handover targeted for September 2028.
What Saadiyat Island Means in Practice
Saadiyat Island sits roughly 5 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. It connects to the mainland via the Sheikh Zayed Bridge corridor, placing the city's financial and business district around 15 to 20 minutes by car. The island's northern edge runs along the Arabian Gulf, giving it a beach frontage that is central to the area's character and appeal.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi and the NYU Abu Dhabi campus are both on the island. These institutions draw an international professional and academic community to the area. Families, academics, and internationally mobile professionals choose Saadiyat for what it specifically offers, not because it is the shortest or cheapest route to central Abu Dhabi. That profile shapes who lives and rents here, and distinguishes this address from more commuter-oriented parts of the city.
Starting from AED 6.2 Million
AED 6,200,000 is the entry price. With five bedroom configurations available, this is the lower bound of the range, not the ceiling. A 1-bedroom starting at this level places The Fountain View Residences firmly at the upper tier of Abu Dhabi's apartment market.
At AED 6.2M, buyers are paying for a specific address: Saadiyat Island, with direct beach access, a full amenity package, and an Aldar-delivered building. Owner-occupiers at this price point typically choose for lifestyle. Investors are paying for an address that draws professional and academic tenants, given the presence of the Louvre Abu Dhabi and NYU Abu Dhabi on the island.
Five Bedroom Configurations
The project covers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom apartments. That range accommodates both compact investment units and full-size family homes within the same building.
Smaller apartments, the 1- and 2-bedroom units, suit buyers prioritising the Saadiyat address as an investment or a lock-and-leave residence. At AED 6.2M as the starting point, this is a high entry threshold that filters the buyer pool to those paying a meaningful premium for the location. Larger apartments, the 4- and 5-bedroom units, target families who need space and want beach access and a well-serviced building as part of daily life. The 3-bedroom units serve buyers who sit between those two priorities.
An Amenity Set Built Around Water
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Water & Outdoor | Infinity Pool, Beach Access, Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area |
| Health & Fitness | Gymnasium |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Community | Retail Facilities, Security |
Beach Access is the headline here. Saadiyat's coastline defines the island's residential appeal, and direct beach access as a building amenity places residents at the waterfront rather than simply near it. Paired with an Infinity Pool, Landscaped Gardens, and a Barbecue Area, the outdoor setup is geared to residents who want extended time outside their unit without leaving the complex.
The Gymnasium handles fitness on site. Retail Facilities keep daily errands manageable. Security and a Children's Play Area round out an amenity package suited to the family-oriented profile the larger unit configurations suggest.
September 2028: Entering Mid-Construction
Ground broke in March 2025. Handover is scheduled for September 2028, approximately 27 months from now. Buyers entering now are joining the project at an early-to-mid construction stage.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the NYU campus, the island's road network, and its beaches are all established. Buyers entering this project on Saadiyat are not placing a bet on whether the surrounding area will develop; that context is already in place. The risk over the next 27 months is concentrated on construction progress and on-time delivery.