The Source by Aldar: Apartments on Saadiyat Island's Cultural Waterfront
Aldar Properties PJSC is delivering The Source within the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The project is an apartment development in one of the capital's most distinct planning zones, where the surrounding environment centres on cultural amenities and direct waterfront access rather than commercial density.
Living on Saadiyat Island
Saadiyat Island sits off the Abu Dhabi mainland, and the Cultural District forms a dedicated portion of it. The setting is low-density by design. Residents trade the density of central Abu Dhabi for an environment shaped by arts institutions, open spaces, and direct water access. That suits buyers who prioritise lifestyle over proximity to the city's commercial core. The island's geography means daily errands require a car, but the immediate surroundings are quiet and well-planned. The address within The Source neighbourhood places residents close to the beach access that forms a core part of this project's offer.
For investors, a location within a dedicated cultural district on an island sets a different buyer and tenant profile than a suburban high-rise development.
AED 2.3M Starting Price
The project lists at AED 2,300,000. This applies across 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom configurations and is the recorded entry point. Individual unit pricing varies by floor and layout, but AED 2.3M is the figure on record.
At this level, a buyer is paying for a Cultural District address with beach access embedded in the location. The price reflects Saadiyat Island's positioning in the Abu Dhabi market.
Apartment Configurations
The Source offers 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments across three layout types (Type A, Type B, Type C). Each bedroom count comes with multiple floor plan options, giving buyers genuine choice at each size level rather than a single fixed plan.
1-bedroom units suit investors targeting rental demand in a cultural district setting. 2-bedroom apartments work for couples or small families who want the Saadiyat lifestyle without a large floor plate. The 3-bedroom layouts suit buyers using this as a long-term primary residence.
On the Water
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Water and Recreation | Beach Access, Infinity Pool, Shared Pool, Children's Pool |
| Fitness | Gymnasium |
Four of the five amenities are water-related. Beach access combined with an infinity pool, a shared pool, and a children's pool creates a layered outdoor experience that fits the island setting. The gymnasium covers fitness basics. This amenity profile targets residents who value outdoor recreation and waterfront living as their primary priority rather than a large indoor wellness facility.
December 2026 Handover
Construction began in April 2024, with completion scheduled for December 2026. Buyers entering now are approximately 7 months from handover. The project is well advanced through its construction phase, and the remaining window before keys is short. For off-plan buyers, that proximity to handover means the wait before occupancy or rental income is measured in months, not years.
Getting In for 10% Down
| Phase | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 50% |
| Handover | 40% |
The 10% down payment sets the initial cash commitment at AED 230,000 against the full purchase price of AED 2.3M. The 50% during-construction tranche runs through to December 2026; with handover approaching, that portion will be completed in a short timeframe. The remaining 40% falls at handover, requiring mortgage financing or full cash to be in place by that date. The full purchase price settles at keys.