Aldar has announced the record-breaking sale of an ultra-luxury mansion in Faya Al Saadiyat for AED 400 million, making it the most expensive home ever sold in Abu Dhabi. The eight-bedroom beachfront residence is located within an exclusive gated community on Saadiyat Island and spans over 6,561 square metres.
This landmark deal not only underscores the emirate’s growing appeal among global high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) but also signals Abu Dhabi’s position as a rising global luxury real estate hub. The sale surpasses Aldar’s previous record of AED 137 million for a Nobu Residences penthouse on the same island.
According to Aldar, Saadiyat Island saw AED 5 billion in real estate transactions in the first half of 2025, with expatriates making up 86% of the buyers. Of these, 40% were non-residents, a clear indication of international appetite for Abu Dhabi’s prime properties. Russian, French, British, Chinese, and American buyers topped the list.
Jonathan Emery, CEO of Aldar Development, called the deal a “new benchmark” for luxury in the UAE. “This record transaction at Faya Al Saadiyat sets a new standard and reflects the continued demand for ultra-premium, beachfront homes,” he said.
The Faya mansion blends modern architectural elegance with exceptional privacy, boasting panoramic sea and golf course views. It includes high-end features such as a private car gallery, cinema, wellness suites, and a beachfront pool.
The interiors are designed by the award-winning 1508 London studio—famous for the OWO Residences in London—and local architects Nordic Office. Drawing from Saadiyat’s natural surroundings, the residence incorporates minimalist, open-plan aesthetics and Italian-made kitchens, wardrobes, and bespoke fittings.
Faya Al Saadiyat is a 21-villa community comprising two eight-bedroom mansions and 19 six- to seven-bedroom villas, expected to be completed in 2028. Sustainability is also a focus, with the development targeting Estidama 3 Pearl and Fitwel certifications.
Ghazi Saeed Al Ateibi of the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) highlighted the sale as evidence of a maturing market: “Abu Dhabi is becoming a world-leading destination for global real estate investment, supported by robust regulations and growing investor confidence.”
Residents of Faya will enjoy direct access to Saadiyat Beach and proximity to major cultural institutions, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the future Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
The record-breaking sale arrives as Abu Dhabi continues to benefit from visionary urban planning, long-term residency programmes, and strategic investments in tourism, culture, and infrastructure—positioning the emirate at the forefront of luxury living in the region.
