Fay Valley by Taraf Properties: A Low-Entry Path into Masdar City
Fay Valley is a residential development in Fay Hills, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. Taraf Properties is the developer. The project offers townhouses and villas, with configurations running from two-bedroom townhouses to six-bedroom villas. Construction broke ground in June 2026, with handover targeted for June 2030.
The headline figure before anything else: a 5% down payment. In Abu Dhabi's off-plan market, that is at the low end. A buyer can enter this project for roughly AED 155,000 on the lowest-priced unit. That is an unusually low capital commitment for a primary residence or an investment hold in Abu Dhabi.
Masdar City and What It Actually Means
Masdar City is a planned district in Abu Dhabi, positioned between the city centre and Abu Dhabi International Airport. The airport is approximately 20 minutes away by car. Abu Dhabi's downtown and Corniche area sit about 30 minutes out.
Fay Hills sits within Masdar City, placing residents in one of Abu Dhabi's more deliberately planned residential zones. The character of the area is low-density and low-rise, distinct from the denser urban clusters closer to the Corniche or Reem Island.
For daily life, this translates to more space and quieter streets. Families relocating from apartments in the city centre will find the shift significant. The trade-off is that you are 25 to 30 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi by car, which makes it more practical for those who work near the airport or on Yas Island than for those based in the central business district.
What AED 3.1M to AED 7.6M Covers
The price range runs from AED 3,100,000 to AED 7,600,000, which is a wide spread. It reflects two genuinely different product categories within the same project.
Townhouses occupy the lower band. The 2-bedroom unit at 2,249 sq ft starts at AED 3.1M, or roughly AED 1,378 per sq ft. The 3-bedroom at 2,490 sq ft starts at AED 3.7M and sits at an interesting mid-point: enough space for a growing family, at a price that falls well below the villa entry. These are large units for the price tier.
The villa side spans from 4-bedroom to 6-bedroom configurations. The lineup includes 4-bedroom options at 3,063 sq ft and 3,641 sq ft. A 5-bedroom villa at 4,546 sq ft starts at AED 6.4M. The 6-bedroom villa at 5,514 sq ft prices at AED 7.6M, or roughly AED 1,379 per sq ft.
Townhouses Versus Villas: Who Buys What
The townhouses suit buyers who want the low-density lifestyle without the full villa price. A 2-bedroom at 2,249 sq ft is a substantial home. It works for a couple or small family buying their first Abu Dhabi property, or an investor looking for a rental product that appeals to professionals based near the airport.
The villa range targets primary residence buyers who need the space. A 5-bedroom at over 4,500 sq ft is a significant purchase. The 6-bedroom at 5,514 sq ft suits extended families or buyers who want long-term flexibility across the floorplan.
Four Years to Handover
Construction started in June 2026. Handover is scheduled for June 2030. Buyers entering the project now are at the very start of the build cycle, which means the full construction period lies ahead. That timeline matters for the payment structure: the 35% during-construction instalment spreads across roughly four years of build activity.
Getting In for 5%
| Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 5% |
| During construction | 35% |
| On handover | 60% |
The structure is front-light and back-heavy. The full 60% is due at handover in June 2030. For a two-bedroom townhouse at AED 3.1M, that is approximately AED 155,000 at signing, AED 1,085,000 across the construction phase, and AED 1,860,000 on completion.