Nawayef Village: Villas and Townhouses on Al Hudayriat Island, 10% Down
Nawayef Village is a residential community by Modon Properties on Al Hudayriat Island, Abu Dhabi. The project delivers 3- and 4-bedroom townhouses and 5-bedroom villas in a gated setting. Ground was broken in May 2025; handover is scheduled for January 2029.
Getting In for 10%
Entry requires 10% down on signing. The full payment structure: 10% on signing, 40% during construction, and 50% at handover.
| Phase | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 40% |
| Handover | 50% |
The 50% at handover is the largest single call in the plan, arriving at the point of transfer in January 2029. At 10% down, the minimum entry cost is AED 410,000 on the 3-bed townhouse, rising to AED 1,878,415 on the 5-bed villa. Buyers using mortgage finance need full approval confirmed before that date; cash buyers follow a straightforward draw-down across the construction period then a final 50% at keys.
Al Hudayriat Island: Off the Coast, Close to the Capital
Al Hudayriat Island sits off Abu Dhabi's western coastline, linked to the mainland by a bridge. The central business district is 10 to 15 minutes by car in normal traffic. Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 25 minutes away.
The island combines beach access, waterfront recreation, and residential development in a single location. For daily life, residents get a lower-density, waterfront environment while keeping central Abu Dhabi within a short drive. The bridge crossing is the key variable: it adds a few minutes in peak traffic to any mainland errand.
The island location gives residents direct waterfront access, setting it apart geographically from Abu Dhabi's mainland residential areas.
What AED 4.1M to AED 18.8M Buys
Three unit types span the full range:
| Type | Bedrooms | Area | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouse | 3 | 2,669 sq ft | AED 4,100,000 |
| Townhouse | 4 | 2,744 sq ft | AED 6,000,000 |
| Villa | 5 | 3,670 sq ft | AED 18,784,150 |
The 3-bed townhouse at AED 4.1M is the entry-level unit: 2,669 sq ft on an island address, at roughly AED 1,535 per sq ft. The 4-bed adds roughly 75 sq ft but costs AED 1.9M more, at approximately AED 2,185 per sq ft. The step-up is clearly about bedroom configuration, not extra floor area.
The 5-bed villa at AED 18.8M is a different tier. At 3,670 sq ft and approximately AED 5,115 per sq ft, the buyer here is paying for the villa format and island address, not optimising space per dirham. Both unit types sit within the same community; the gap between them reflects two distinct buyer profiles.
Amenities
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoors | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor pool is the standout item. Abu Dhabi summers make outdoor swimming impractical for much of the year; a climate-controlled facility means year-round use. On-site restaurants reduce how often residents need to cross the bridge for everyday meals.
The overall amenity profile is family-oriented. Landscaped gardens and a children's play area anchor the outdoor experience; gym and pool serve adults. Nothing in this mix targets short-stay tenants or investor-rental positioning.
Completion January 2029
Construction started May 2025. Handover is expected in January 2029, a roughly 44-month build from ground-breaking.
For off-plan buyers, that timeline sets the clock on the 50% handover payment. The 40% called during construction is spread across the build period. Buyers entering now commit capital across the full four-year window before taking possession.
