Asking-price bands per square foot, gross rental yields, entry tickets, typical unit sizes and annual service charges for every property type available in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
| Type | AED / sq ft | Gross yield | Entry price | Service charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 1700–2600 | 5.5–6.8% | AED 1.35M | AED 16–24/sq ft |
| Villas | 2200–4200 | 4.5–5.8% | AED 8.50M | AED 8–14/sq ft |
| Penthouses | 2800–5500 | 4.0–5.2% | AED 9.50M | AED 20–30/sq ft |
Indicative 2026 ranges compiled from public land-department transaction data and portal asking prices. Orientation only — no specific property, project or price is offered.
Abu Dhabi's cultural district — Louvre, NYU, beachfront — and the emirate's prime freehold address.
Diplomats, academics and senior executives on corporate housing budgets; long leases are the norm.
Thinner transaction volume than Dubai, so exit timing is less flexible and comparables are scarcer.
Buyer costs are the same across the UAE: 4% land-department transfer, roughly 2% + VAT agency commission, trustee and registration fees, plus 0.25% mortgage registration if financed. Budget 6–8% of the price in one-off costs.
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