Feel free to get in touch for more details & launch process

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Ahmad Sholi
Nationwide Properties LLC

Unit Types & Prices:

🔹 Townhouses:
• 2BR + Guest – AED 3.1M to 3.6M
• 3BR + Guest – AED 3.7M to 4.5M

🔹 Villas:
• 4BR Villa – AED 4.7M to 5M
• 5BR Villa – starting from AED 6.4M
• 6BR Villa – starting from AED 7.6M

Sizes (Approx.):
• From 2,300 sqft up to 3,600+ sqft

Payment Plan (40/60):
• 5% Down Payment
• 5% after 6 months
• 5% every 4 months
• Total 40% during construction
• 60% on handover

💰 EOI: AED 250,000
📅 Handover: Q1 2029
💸 Service Charge: Approx. AED 8 per sqft

Townhouses at only 1,450/sqft. Direct comparable is Bloom Living (Cordoba) which is currently trading at 1,950-2,000 per sqft.

EOI’s opening this week, first come first serv. Feel free to dm me or contact me on WhatsApp for more details.

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Ahmad Sholi
Nationwide Properties LLC
Senior Advisor

Design & Materials
Most of Raha’s existing buildings were built between roughly 2008–2015. At the time, those projects were considered high-end. But now design trends changed massively; and Hilton reflects that.

Main high-end materials in the unit:
Stone cladding/marble-look slabs → used on the kitchen backsplash, island, bathroom walls, and vanity tops. This is the biggest luxury statement in the apartment. It just makes it feel expensive.

Wood-effect porcelain flooring → throughout the living room, bedrooms, and kitchen areas instead of the typical shiny tiles in Raha, giving a warmer European feel.

Fluted veneer wood detailing → on kitchen cabinetry, wardrobes, vanity bases, and wall panels for a more custom luxury look.

Large-format porcelain tiles → in the bathrooms for a cleaner spa-style finish

Integrated warm lighting → in ceilings, bathrooms, and behind mirrors to create a softer hotel-like atmosphere. Most of the bathrooms in Raha are heavily outdated

Off-white textured paint palette → across walls and ceilings for a hotel style feel instead of just white interiors.

In Raha, you simply don’t have these materials and interior/exterior design. Brand aside, the building & units themselves will provide a different and elevated experience to anything seen in Raha.
The full material board is available with me.

Amenities & Services
Amenities/services in Hilton most Raha buildings don’t have:
The gym is positioned separately by the pool rather than inside a closed podium, giving it a much more resort-style wellness atmosphere. It’s a standalone gym with a fitness studio & sauna.
Padel tennis court
VR room
Outdoor cinema
Valet parking
Owners lounge

Hilton vs Al Zeina
Compared to Al Zeina: Most High End building in Raha
The Raha area is in itself the most end user area. Al Zeina has a total of around 1,200 units, with only 35-45 listings on the biggest platforms. There’s very low turnover, tenant stability, and resale stability.

Hilton on the other hand, features only 170 units in total. It’s much lower density, private, and less crowded. A pool or gym shared by 170 units feels completely different from a few shared by over 1,000 residents.

Branded residences are niche and usually don’t have much resale listings (eg W Residences, St Regis, Waldorf etc). Hilton didn’t even have a public launch, it was introduced without any marketing. The resale market in 4-5 years for Hilton will be scarce, giving owner strong pricing power. This sort of scarcity was seen with Reem 9; lack of listings was one of the main reasons prices increased quickly.

Supply & Market Dynamics
Supply in Raha from 2025-2030 is only a total 838 units.
Raha vs Yas → ~91% lower supply
Raha vs Saadiyat → ~89% lower
Raha vs Reem → ~90% lower

Why?
Because Raha is already built out and a fully matured community. There is very limited empty land there. From covid until 2024, there was 0 project launches in Raha.

84% of transactions in Raha were from expats, and none were FDI. No foreign investment means no overseas speculative buying, just an end-user market. Raha will be heavily protected by any downturn, volatility, or bubble risk.

The main segment of buyers that will soften during times of uncertainty are foreign investors. It will take time for FDI to be as high as it was. Raha is completely unaffected by this segment.

Payment Plan & Investment Angle
Hilton has a 20/80 payment plan. Low capital at risk until your unit is ready. This is not just a perfect end users product; but it’s a smart long term investment for those seeking a more premium asset than the average in Raha.

Best Units to Pick
2BR
3.7M-3.9M
119sqm
Mid-high floor
Full sea view

3BR Waterfront Townhouse
5.47M-5.7M
178sqm
Full sea view

The new lowered payment plans being offered by developers in Abu Dhabi shouldn’t be an invitation to flip.

They should be an invitation to lower your risk during uncertainty, not heighten it.

I’m getting a few of investors seeing 20/80 plans, lower down payments, ADM waivers, and flexible schedules and immediately think that this is an easy flip opportunity.

That is not what developers are trying to create. The point isn’t to attract over leveraged investors.

No developer in Abu Dhabi has lowered prices despite regional uncertainty. Instead, they are protecting headline pricing to protect market prices and previous buyers from the last year or so; while also making entry into the market at this moment less risky through payment flexibility and lower capital invested.

Why is it less risk & not a flip?
Long-term confidence matters more than short-term transaction volume. If you’re buying off plan, ask yourself where you believe UAE will be in the next 3-4 years when your property is ready, not now.

Destroying pricing damages future launches, bank valuations, and existing buyers. Reducing payment plans should be the only incentive to protect the market, and it’s working. It’s been 2.5 months and there’s still no sign on prices dropping. Developers are doing their best the shield the market. How?

Abu Dhabi has such low supply already. Developers cut this supply even further… and heavily. Every developer in the market pushed back many of their projects. Before the conflict, Emirates had 3 launches scheduled by May, Object 1 had 2, Aldar had 5. Supply has been cut by a minimum of 50%. Even if transactions/demand fell by 30-40%, supply dropped even lower to balance the ratio (hence the market resilience).

Previous buyers have the benefit of closer handovers (faster rental income) while the ones buying an off plan now will have less new competing stock in the market by handover, and a less capital at risk throughout construction.

For Investors considering buying now, this isn’t an invitation to buy now and flip in 6 months. That mentality can create temporary resale pressure near handover, especially in projects dominated by short-term investors rather than end users.

Some projects offering low payments plans are at an inflated price in comparison to the initial launch price, and only has the unwanted leftover stock. This doesn’t apply for every project, so make sure you’re aware of initial prices and make sure you have a good deal. Even at a slightly higher price, you’re paying less. This should be okay if you’re holding until handover or even after; not a flip. When facing uncertain times, it’s good to should take advantage of payment plans, and not have them take advantage of you.

The new payment plans should mainly be used to:
lower capital risk
improve cash flow efficiency
hold stronger assets longer
gain exposure to projects with genuine pricing gaps

A good payment plan does not automatically make a good investment.

The real questions are:
Is the launch price actually attractive relative to future comparables?
Is supply constrained in that location?
Is the product unique or special?
Will end users genuinely want to live there?
Is there something difficult to replicate about the asset?

Because ultimately, flips happen naturally when the fundamentals are strong enough.

The investors who usually perform best in Abu Dhabi are not the ones chasing the fastest flip.

They’re the ones buying quality assets at the right entry point while everyone else is distracted by short-term sentiment.

Ahmad Sholi

Nationwide Properties LLC

Senior Advisor

0504926606

🏌️** Hudayriyat Golf Estates by Modo**n

⚠️ Expected launch details only — nothing officially confirmed yet.

📍 Hudayriyat Island

Expected Prices:

• 3BR Townhouse → AED 4.2M – 4.5M

• 4BR Townhouse → AED 4.5M – 4.8M

• 5BR Townhouse → AED 5.2M – 5.5M

• Golf View Villas → Starting AED 10M+

Payment Plan:

• 50/50 PP

• 10% Down Payment

Launch Timeline:

• Project Reveal → 15 or 16 May 2026

• EOI → Expected to open the following day

• Official Launch → Expected first week of June

This is the first time Modon will be launching a paid EOI system. No headache launches, you submit your EOI early, you’re guaranteed a unit.

⸻

🌿 Fay Hills by Taraf

📍 Masdar City

Townhouses:

• 2BR from AED 2.5M

• 3BR from AED 3M

• 4BR from AED 3.9M

Standalone Villas:

• 4–6BR starting from AED 5M

📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eSCBwcP1kzBXZnzS9?g\_st=ic

⸻

🌳 Al Ghadeer Gardens by Aldar

⚠️ Expected pricing only

Expected Starting Prices:

• 2BR Townhouse → AED 1.6M – 1.7M

• 3BR Townhouse → Around AED 2.3M

• 4BR Standalone Villa → Around AED 3M

📐 Approx. Sizes:

• 2BR → 127sqm

• 3BR → 158sqm

• 4BR Villa → 204sqm

📦 Around 450 units expected in total.

The reveal is expected on the 15th, with launch likely after Eid.

📩 Feel free to reach out if you want early information, or priority registration before launch.

DAMAC ISLANDS 2 | ANTIGUA 1 🌴
Luxury 4BR townhouse

💰 Price: AED 2,994,000
📅 Handover: 31 December 2030

• 📐 BUA: 2,185.5 sqft
• 🌿 Plot Area: 1,550 sqft
• 🚗 Parking: 2 Spaces
• 📍 Prime Community

*🚨🚨4 % DLD Waiver 🚨🚨*

DAMAC ISLANDS 2 | ANTIGUA 1 🌴
Luxury 4BR townhouse

💰 Price: AED 2,994,000
📅 Handover: 31 December 2030

• 📐 BUA: 2,185.5 sqft
• 🌿 Plot Area: 1,550 sqft
• 🚗 Parking: 2 Spaces
• 📍 Prime Community

DAMAC ISLANDS 2 | ANTIGUA 1 🌴
Luxury 4BR townhouse

💰 Price: AED 2,994,000
📅 Handover: 31 December 2030

• 📐 BUA: 2,185.5 sqft
• 🌿 Plot Area: 1,550 sqft
• 🚗 Parking: 2 Spaces
• 📍 Prime Community

*🚨🚨4 % DLD Waiver 🚨🚨*

*🚨🚨4 % DLD Waiver 🚨🚨*

DAMAC ISLANDS 2 | ANTIGUA 1 🌴
Luxury 4BR townhouse

💰 Price: AED 2,994,000
📅 Handover: 31 December 2030

• 📐 BUA: 2,185.5 sqft
• 🌿 Plot Area: 1,550 sqft
• 🚗 Parking: 2 Spaces
• 📍 Prime Community

DAMAC ISLANDS 2 | ANTIGUA 1 🌴
Luxury 4BR townhouse

💰 Price: AED 2,994,000
📅 Handover: 31 December 2030

• 📐 BUA: 2,185.5 sqft
• 🌿 Plot Area: 1,550 sqft
• 🚗 Parking: 2 Spaces
• 📍 Prime Community

*🚨🚨4 % DLD Waiver 🚨🚨*

*🚨🚨4 % DLD Waiver 🚨🚨*

There are still units available in Tara Park by Modon

Why I believe Tara is 🔝

Strong developer government backed with a solid reputation.

Very attractive payment plan: 5% down payment, then 10% yearly starting Jan 2027, with competitive pricing starting from AED 1,750 per sqft.

Great location and connectivity. Directly connected to Reem Mall with 400+ retail stores, plus easy access in and out of Reem Island.

Amenities are on another level:
• Resort style pool & kids pool
• Padel court + sports court
• 527m jogging track
• Indoor & outdoor gym
• Co working spaces & lounges
• Kids play areas & nursery
• BBQ & landscaped social areas
• Direct connection to Reem Mall

Strong end user demand. layouts are practical, spacious, and very family friendly.

Unit sizes are excellent, especially compared to many newer launches in the market.

For inquires contact me at +971 55 466 7959

Ahmad Sholi

Senior property consultant

Nationwide Middle East properties

2 & 3 beds available: starting 2.7M

The new lowered payment plans being offered by developers in Abu Dhabi shouldn’t be an invitation to flip.

They should be an invitation to lower your risk during uncertainty, not heighten it.

I’m getting a few of investors seeing 20/80 plans, lower down payments, ADM waivers, and flexible schedules and immediately think that this is an easy flip opportunity.

That is not what developers are trying to create. The point isn’t to attract over leveraged investors.

No developer in Abu Dhabi has lowered prices despite regional uncertainty. Instead, they are protecting headline pricing to protect market prices and previous buyers from the last year or so; while also making entry into the market at this moment less risky through payment flexibility and lower capital invested.

Why is it less risk & not a flip?
Long-term confidence matters more than short-term transaction volume. If you’re buying off plan, ask yourself where you believe UAE will be in the next 3-4 years when your property is ready, not now.

Destroying pricing damages future launches, bank valuations, and existing buyers. Reducing payment plans should be the only incentive to protect the market, and it’s working. It’s been 2.5 months and there’s still no sign on prices dropping. Developers are doing their best the shield the market. How?

Abu Dhabi has such low supply already. Developers cut this supply even further… and heavily. Every developer in the market pushed back many of their projects. Before the conflict, Emirates had 3 launches scheduled by May, Object 1 had 2, Aldar had 5. Supply has been cut by a minimum of 50%. Even if transactions/demand fell by 30-40%, supply dropped even lower to balance the ratio (hence the market resilience).

Previous buyers have the benefit of closer handovers (faster rental income) while the ones buying an off plan now will have less new competing stock in the market by handover, and a less capital at risk throughout construction.

For Investors considering buying now, this isn’t an invitation to buy now and flip in 6 months. That mentality can create temporary resale pressure near handover, especially in projects dominated by short-term investors rather than end users.
Some projects offering low payments plans are at an inflated price in comparison to the initial launch price, and only has the unwanted leftover stock. This doesn’t apply for every project, so make sure you’re aware of initial prices and make sure you have a good deal. Even at a slightly higher price, you’re paying less. This should be okay if you’re holding until handover or even after; not a flip. When facing uncertain times, it’s good to should take advantage of payment plans, and not have them take advantage of you.

The new payment plans should mainly be used to: lower capital risk
improve cash flow efficiency
hold stronger assets longer
gain exposure to projects with genuine pricing gaps

A good payment plan does not automatically make a good investment.

The real questions are: Is the launch price actually attractive relative to future comparables?
Is supply constrained in that location?
Is the product unique or special?
Will end users genuinely want to live there?
Is there something difficult to replicate about the asset?

Because ultimately, flips happen naturally when the fundamentals are strong enough.

The investors who usually perform best in Abu Dhabi are not the ones chasing the fastest flip.

They’re the ones buying quality assets at the right entry point while everyone else is distracted by short-term sentiment.

Good examples:
Hilton Residences 20/80:
1BRs heavily overpriced, 10% increase on initial price, low floor with partial sea view

2BRs great opportunity, 2% increase only and perfect for end users in an undersupplied area, full sea view

Eliee Saab: Starting prices were 2.4M, and 1 beds are being sold at 3.7M+. Don’t let the payment plan influence your decision. It’s not a good deal

Ahmad Sholi
Nationwide Properties LLC
Senior Advisor
0504926606

Aldar Properties entered Dubai aggressively with Athlon, and the pricing strategy is interesting.

Comparable Communities:
• Tilal Al Ghaf: ~2,150 AED/sqft
• Athlon: ~1,464 AED/sqft
That puts Athlon approximately 32% lower in price/sqft than Tilal Al Ghaf.
Now look at the villa sizes:
• Athlon large villas: 7,456 sqft
• Comparable large villas in Tilal Al Ghaf: ~5,800 sqft
So you’re getting villas roughly 30% larger, while pricing remains around the same range (11M+ AED).
That pricing gap is difficult to ignore.

Why Aldar matters:
Aldar is arguably the biggest name in Abu Dhabi real estate — similar to what Emaar Properties represents in Dubai. They developed many of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic destinations including:
• Yas Mall
• W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
• Aldar HQ
• Major parts of Yas Island
• The Saadiyat Cultural District

In Abu Dhabi, Aldar doesn’t just participate in the market — they often move it.
Last year, many Yas off-plan launches were around 1,800 AED/sqft. Aldar launched Yas Living at around 2,200 AED/sqft, and shortly after, much of the market repositioned upward.

Athlon Details:
• 83 premium villas only (low supply segment)
• First Dubai community designed fully around movement & wellness
• Walking/cycling loops integrated naturally into the masterplan
• Every point in the community is within 5 minutes of activity spaces

Location:
Dubailand – E611 / D54
Approximate drive times:
• 25 mins to Dubai International Airport
• 30 mins to Jumeirah Beach
• 30 mins to Burj Khalifa

Payment Plan:
• 60/40
• 10% down payment
• 4% DLD waiver

Current Pricing:
• 4BR: 10.9M AED | 692 sqm
• 5BR: 13.5M AED | 841 sqm
• 6BR: 17.8M AED | 881 sqm

The combination of:
• significantly lower PSF
• oversized plots/build-up areas
• limited supply
• strong developer reputation
• and Dubai expansion by Aldar
…makes Athlon one of the more interesting villa launches to analyze right now.

1. ⁠Aldar
The most well-known name in Abu Dhabi. They built much of the iconic places in Abu Dhabi (similar to Emaar in Dubai), W Hotel, Yas Plaza, much of Yas, Yas Mall, Aldar HQ (circular building in Raha), and the Saadiyat Cultural District. They lead the market, dictate its trajectory, and play the biggest role in developing Abu Dhabi. When off plans were going for 1,800/sqft last year in Yas, Aldar suddenly launched Yas Living at 2,200, and every developer launched at that price and higher. They dictate/move the market.

Pros: Top branding, highest resale liquidity, ideal for both end-users and investors, major influence on the market, proven and safe. When you invest in Aldar, you’re investing directly in the government’s plans - it’s almost fail-safe. Investors in AD historically made the most money with Aldar (Saadiyat). The safest investment out there.

Cons: Some projects’ price/sqfts don’t make much sense and launched at higher prices than better comparables. Prices always end up considerably higher than the stated starting prices for launches. Payment plans can be heavy at launch (65/35).

2. ⁠Modon
The new upcoming Aldar. Semi government development backed by ADQ. They focus on master communities, the whole Reem Hills/Maysan area, and Hudayriyat Island. They have major plans in Mina, Raha, Hudayriyat etc.

Pros: Impressive commercial developments portfolio, massive worldwide asset portfolio, easy construction linked payment plans, best price/sqfts, projects offering highest potential returns currently, best and most unique townhouse/villa communities. The best developer to put your money with currently and get serious appreciation (my opinion).

Cons: No residential development handed over yet, long handover time; smaller agencies/agents will have a tough time securing units with Modon at new launches (good for big agencies).

3. ⁠SAAS
Premium finishing, boutique developer. Known for top quality and premium interiors, Abu Dhabi’s own Elington or even Sobha. Every project they handed over has appreciated ridiculously after handover; investors who buy with SAAS always buy again. When developers were all selling at 700-800k, SAAS were selling at 1.5M and had more transactions.

Pros: High occupancy, high transaction liquidity, limited units allowing owners to demand high premiums, strong clientele/strong holding power. Best quality in Abu Dhabi, perfect track record.

Cons: Pricing is higher than average in their areas (high entry point), not operating in many areas YET (Reem and Maryah only). Tough to find many resale units for new buyers. Takes more time to find buyers (niche).

4. ⁠Bloom:
Reliable developer providing proving a solid range of communities, apartments, in many areas .

Pros: Deliver on-time or ahead of time, diverse options, solid in many aspects, variety of payment plans (some with post-handover). Established with many completed projects.

Cons: Many distress deals during construction (not suitable for short term flipping), their developments typically don’t stand out as the best in their areas, recent focus has only been on one development (bloom living).

5. ⁠Radiant

Pros: Very accessible for entry-level investors. Affordable pricing, well known name in Reem, modern apartments. Offers off plan offices (rare in Abu Dhabi).

Cons: High supply of similar apartment projects in the same area. There will be high investor competition in their projects. Contrast in layouts/prices can confuse investors (choose wisely).

6. ⁠Burtville Pros
Flexible payment plans, leading developer in Masdar, affordable pricing.

Cons: no project ready yet, repetitive branded project concept.

7. ⁠Reportage

Pros: Affordable pricing (with discounts), amazing and diverse locations, improving their projects recently. If you play it right, Reportage can make you serious profits.

Cons: Construction delays, overpriced without discounts, quality is generally weak, much of their inventory remaining, often raise concerns about SPA issues.

Note: Not every developer is included, especially ones with limited amount of launches.

Ahmad Sholi

Nationwide Properties LLC

Senior Sales Advisor

0504926606

Townhouses & golf villas are launching soon Hudayriyat. Any asset in this island is going to be a top investment in Abu Dhabi; and i’ve been saying this for well over a year. I’m going to try to explain Hudayriyat in ways I already haven’t.

The scale of Hudayriyat is massive & has never been seen before in the Middle East. Villas stacked on top of hills for beautiful landscaping, villas by the golf course for a high end lifestyle, actual international level sports infrastructure, tuscan style townhouses, multiple public & private beaches with clear water, multiple resorts with unique concepts, and much more.

The AD market showed us that you can build another tower, you can build another waterfront project, you can build another master community,

But replicating:
an island
with beaches
hills
sports mega infrastructure
low density
Clear identity
huge scale
future expansion capability
…is extremely difficult. This is why it’s never been done before in the UAE.

This isn’t just another residential project. The Island makes up 53% of Abu Dhabi Island. This is Modon’s first proper residential release; a semi government developer backed by ADQ taking such a massive land bank; priority was not maximizing profits.

The infrastructure cost is insane; roads, bridges, man made hills, sports infrastructure cost fortunes, and Modon provided investors with 40/60 payment plans (rare with semi government). Every project had massive sizes, the hills took two years to build before starting construction, Modon did not cut corners even in the smallest details. The Island was not built for quick profit, its being built to become the number 1 lifestyle destination in the Middle East.

In Q2 2026, Hudayriyat was the leading area for real estate transactions

Hudayriyat Island at AED 11.97B
Al Reem Island at AED 9.45B
Saadiyat Island at AED 8.8B
Yas Island at AED 5.5B

Hudayriyat had 0 launches in 2026…. The island is no longer speculation or “risky” — capital is already flowing there at the highest level in Abu Dhabi.

Hudayriyat has no ready units, yet pulled higher transactions values than the most established areas in Abu Dhabi. We’re still really early in terms of pricing. These signs point to appreciation exploding in the next 3-4 years.

Aldar is preparing to launch a new affordable villa & townhouse community in Abu Dhabi — Al Ghadeer Gardens 🌿

Very limited information is out so far, but here’s what we currently know:
🏡 Unit Types:
• 2BR Townhouses
• 3BR Townhouses
• 4BR Standalone Villas

💰 Expected Starting Prices:
• 2BR TH → Around AED 1.6M – 1.7M
• 3BR TH → Around AED 2.3M
• 4BR Standalone Villa → Around AED 3M
📍 Approx. 450 Units Total

This could become one of Aldar’s most affordable villa communities in the market, especially for buyers looking to enter Abu Dhabi’s villa segment at lower price points.

⚠️ Prices & details are NOT officially confirmed yet and may change upon launch.
For live updates, priority information, and availability:
📞 Ahmad Sholi
0504926606

Fahid Beach Terrace - Beachfront Apartment at NEW 40/60 PP 🚨🚨

🏝️ The only beachfront apartments for sale in aabu Dhabi… With one of the strongest payment plans in the market.

Fahid Beach Terraces

• 5% Booking

• 5% Oct 2026

• 10% May 2027

• 10% Jan 2028

• 10% Sep 2028

• 60% On Handover

Only 5% this year….

Why this matters:

• You keep most of your liquidity for years

• Easier resale potential due to low paid percentage

• Lower capital exposure during construction

• Beachfront supply in Abu Dhabi is extremely limited long term

• Gives investors flexibility whether they plan to flip, hold, or end-use

Fahid Island is shaping up to become one of Abu Dhabi’s most important luxury coastal destinations over the next few years.

1BR: 3.7M

2BR: 7.4M

3BR: 10.3M

For availability, layouts & best stacks:

Ahmad Sholi

Nationwide Properties

📞 0504926606

Not officially launched yet, but here’s what we know so far about the upcoming golf community on Hudayriyat Island by Modon:
The project is expected to be located within the commercial/sports side of Hudayriyat — meaning much of the surrounding infrastructure is already operational before handover even begins.

We’re talking about:
• Surf Abu Dhabi
• Velodrome Abu Dhabi
• Cycling & running tracks
• Sports clubs & facilities
• Crystal-clear beaches
• Restaurants, cafes & beach destinations already active today
And now… a golf community is being added into the middle of it.

⛳ This is expected to become only the third true golf-facing villa community in Abu Dhabi.
The other two?
Properties there now start around AED 12M–20M+.
This one is expected to begin from only AED 7.9M for villas.

Expected townhouse pricing:
• 3BR → AED 4.2M–4.5M
• 4BR → AED 4.6M–4.8M
• 5BR → AED 5M–5.2M
Approx. 800 townhouses total.
Villa pricing is still not fully confirmed, but current expectations are:
• 4BR Golf Villas starting from AED 7.9M
Approx. 400 villas total.

The layout concept is what makes this launch interesting:
• Townhouses will sit adjacent to the golf course
• Villas will be surrounded by the course itself with direct golf frontage/views
That creates a major separation between the two products — and gives the villas genuine scarcity within the masterplan.

With Hudayriyat already becoming Abu Dhabi’s sports & wellness island, adding a golf estate into an already-active destination changes the positioning completely.
Expected launch: this month.

The current conflict has slowed sentiment across the UAE real estate market. Demand has softened, transactions have reduced, and there’s a strong feeling of uncertainty at this moment.

But what’s more important isn’t if both markets will be affected — it’s how differently they will respond.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi operate on completely different fundamentals, and this situation is showing that gap more clearly than ever. Let’s compare the fundamentals

Supply vs Demand Reality (2022–2025)

From 2022-25, Abu Dhabi has launched around 22,000 off-plan units while Dubai has sold around 200,000; that’s almost ten times more. Selling 10 times more properties only makes sense if demand is 10 times higher.

Population & Growth Comparison

Population & Tourism Comparison: Abu Dhabi has roughly a population of 2.7M people, while Dubai has a population of around 3.8 million.

Abu Dhabi’s population has grown by 7.5% in 2025 while Dubai grew by 5.4%.

Tourism (2025)

Abu Dhabi: 26.6 million visitors

Dubai: 19.6 million visitors

Although Dubai generally sees higher tourism YoY.

What this means

Dubai’s population is only about 1.3x Abu Dhabi’s, yet Dubai has 9x more supply. This immediately suggests that Dubai is seeing massive oversupply, while Abu Dhabi is strictly regulated.

Abu Dhabi is growing faster than Dubai in population & tourism, but supplying 9x less units.

2025 Off-Plan Transactions

Number of off plan transactions in 2025 only:

Abu Dhabi: 16,750 out of 22,000 units launched

Dubai: 149,000 out of 175k units launched

Dubai transacts over 100,000 more units than Abu Dhabi

That’s 7x the volume

Market Structure:

Dubai is a volume machine, but Abu Dhabi is a controlled market. This is because of Dubai’s heavy dependence on RE. 8%+ of Dubai’s GDP is directly linked to property, foreign buyers account for 40% of total residential ownership in Dubai, while 11% of residential transactions were by foreign buyers in Abu Dhabi in 2025.

Buyer Profile & Speculation:

Such a high FDI percentage means there’s big waves of overseas speculative buying cycles. This is why you’re seeing many distress deals 20%+ below market price in many areas/segments. Speculative buying increased prices at such a fast rate, to the point where end-user demand couldn’t match it. Abu Dhabi has little no true distress deals. Rarely were off plan resale units below their original price, especially if they were bought at market value. The average type of buyer in Abu Dhabi is different to Dubai.

Tourism Dependency vs End-User Market

Dubai relies heavily on tourism; many hotels are now shutting down operations due to low occupancy. Abu Dhabi is family oriented, holds 90% of UAE’s oil reserves, and one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world.

Sovereign Wealth & Financial Backing

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds are 1.8 trillion dollars managed globally. They don’t need the property market to survive, and aren’t affected by tourism slowdown. They can inject liquidity if needed, slow launches, back developers, etc. Abu Dhabi provided Dubai with $20B in support to Dubai during the 2008 global financial crisis.

Current Market Behavior (Post-Conflict)

More than a month into the conflict, many developers in Dubai are doubling down, or tripling down on launches. Developers like Binghatti already launched 3+ projects, with a few more in the pipeline in the coming months. More than 60% of Abu Dhabi’s supply from 2025-28 is by government developers. Only two launches in total have been released by government developers since the conflict.

Developers such as Emirates in Abu Dhabi had 5 projects in the pipeline in 2026, and are pushing back to possibly 1 or 2. While Dubai developers are continuing this supply, Abu Dhabi isn’t. Although demand is lower at this moment in both cities; the supply being constrained even further in Abu Dhabi protects the market much more.

Overall Market Positioning

Both cities are incredible, both markets have been phenomenal and will continue to be so. However, Abu Dhabi is much more well positioned to absorb this slowdown due to its fundamentals. The Dubai market had a great run post covid, but was slowing down and heading for a correction before the conflict even happened.

My Prediction

If the conflict escalates and leads to an economic crisis, both markets will feel it. If things cool down, Dubai will be heading for a correction regardless, while Abu Dhabi will likely stabilize/stay flat, & go back up slowly.