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

Good afternoon all, hope everyone is having a great week.

It looks like MODON will be heavily focused on Hudayriyat Island for the remainder of the year. They may do a few residential buildings on Reem Island - in which they have aquired a plot behind Tara Park, but their primary focus there will be a large commercial development, think of it as an extension of ADGM.

On Hudayriyat, their target is full completion by 2035, with plans to launch one project or community every month for the next five years. Ambitious, but that's their roadmap.

Golf Estates — Launching June 2nd - Confirmed

Their new Golf Estates community is coming up next to West Hill. It will consist of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom townhouses, villas and mansions on the golf course.

The townhouses are said to be similar to Nawayef Village in terms of sizing and layout, with an open kitchen concept. The villas are expected to be around the same size as Naseem, if not slightly smaller.

Starting prices haven't been confirmed yet, but expect the 3BR townhouse to come in around AED 4.2M–4.5M.

The golf course is PGA approved, so expect some notable events to follow.

For this launch, MODON will be running EOIs — great news as it should give you a better chance of securing a unit. EOIs are expected to be around AED 100K.

Bashayer Residences — Last Phase - Confirmed

The final 2 buildings of Bashayer Residences are expected to launch within the next month or so. Worth noting — they still have inventory from previous launches at lower prices, so I'd recommend exploring those first before the new phase drops.

The last phase sits on the corner of that section of the island, which should offer better water and surrounding views. Pricing hasn't been confirmed, but expect a higher launch price than previous phases.

'Mamsha-Style' Apartments - TBC

Where MODON's current sales centre and surrounding retail sits on Hudayriyat will be cleared to make way for a new apartment community — similar in vibe to Mamsha Al Saadiyat, just on a different island.

MODON's direction is clearly weighted towards townhouses and villas on the island. Between Nawayef Park Views, Bashayer Residences and this upcoming apartment community, it appears these will be among the last apartment launches planned, although plans are subject to change.

Clubs & Hubs - TBC

At the north of the island, there are strong indications, not yet confirmed, of a Sailing Club and an Equestrian Club, similar to what's coming near Jubail. Nothing official yet, but given the island's sports and lifestyle positioning, it would be a natural fit and would bring in a whole new demographic.

Park on the Hill - Confirmed

Next to the Golf Estates will be a hill park, similar concept to the West and East Hill communities, and said to be the largest hill park in the Middle East.

Mini 'Miami Island' - TBC

Just off the area near Surf and 321SPORTS, a small man-made island is planned with a Miami beach concept, including high-end restaurants, although not yet confirmed

Wadeem Extension & Naseem Show Villa - Confirmed

A new gated community is planned next to Wadeem, more private, similar in style to either Naseem or Wadeem. Whether MODON will sell plots or completed villas is still unclear.

On Naseem, the show villa is now open, featuring 4, 5 and 6 bedroom units. Access is currently limited to existing to buyers who bought directly from MODON, followed by from brokers, then the general public.

EDIT -

New Access Points

Hudayriyat Island will have 5 total access points:

• The current Bridge to go on the island
• A Tunnel before the current bridge, somewhere between Mushrif and Rawdah- TBC
• Another Tunnel from Khalifa/close to the airport
• Bridge from Musaffah (This could change, but Mussafah will be moving and turned into a Business Hub)
• 5th one Im not so sure, I will update this post when I have it confirmed

Availability

Reem Island -

Tara Park-

• 2+M, starting 2.6M
• 3+M, starting 3.5M

Muheria -

• 2+M, starting 2.7M
• 3+M, starting 4.1M

Muherias payment plan has been updated to 40/60, 5% installments each.

Hudayriyat Island -

Nawayef Park Views -

• 2+M, starting 3.2M

Bashayer Residence -

• 1br, starting 2.4M
• 2br, starting 3.2M
• 3br, starting 4.8M

Please do feel free to comment what your looking forward to with MODON with your thoughts/opinions.

Do also comment or message me privately if you are interest in any of the available inventory or the upcoming Golf Estates, EOIs will be opening up shortly.

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

On Saturday, the 16th of May, Nationwide Middle East Properties is hosting an open house for this stunning 6-bedroom villa in Reem Hills.

This is a great opportunity to experience the project firsthand and see the potential of what could become one of Abu Dhabi’s standout communities.

If you’re interested in attending or would like more details, feel free to contact me at +971 55 466 7959.

Adam Al Kahil

Senior Property Consultant

Nationwide Middle East Properties

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

Adam al Kahil

Senior property consultant

Nationwide Middle East properties

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

We’ve always seen them as two separate cities. But looking at the 2028-2030 masterplans, the "gap" is officially closing. Here’s the breakdown of how the two Emirates are shaking hands in the middle:

1. The 2028 Handover Wave

The southern expansion is no longer a "future" plan. Major completions in 2028 are anchoring this new center:

• Palm Jebel Ali (Phase 1) (Dubai South): The new luxury anchor.

• Jacob & Co, (Abu Dhabi) Ultra-exclusive coastal villas bringing high-jewelry elegance to a private wilderness oasis.clouds.

• Ora (Y Views), A luxury retreat where modern architecture meets the pure living.

• Hayat (Dubai South) Modern community living perfectly positioned between the city and the coast.

They are all shifting towards each other. Dubai is building south and Abu Dhabi is building north. 

• The Secret Bridge: The plot between Palm Jebel Ali and Ora (Bayn - Ghantoot) is going to be a massive public beach, turning the border zone into a lifestyle destination. For all type of users. 

2. The Industrial "Handshake"

KIZAD (Abu Dhabi) and JAFZA (Dubai) are expanding so fast they are effectively meeting in the middle. The desert between them is being replaced by the UAE's most powerful economic corridor.

Think is a "super-bridge" of commerce connecting two of the world's most ambitious economic zones.

3. The "Great Handover" (Etihad Rail & DWC)

With Al Maktoum Airport's massive scale and Etihad Rail launching passenger service this or early next year, the 100km gap disappears. When you can commute between the two hubs in minutes, the border becomes invisible.

The Bottom Line: By 2030, we won’t see two separate locations, but one continuous urban metropole.

Is the "Middle Zone" (Ghantoot) now the most strategic real estate play in the UAE? I’m pretty sure you know the answer!

From a purely value, layout efficiency, and long term investment standpoint, I currently find the 3 bedroom townhouse offering from Sobha Realty more compelling compared to even the 4 bedroom standalone villa from Ohana Development.

Product & Pricing Efficiency

The Sobha 3BR townhouses are offered in two layouts:

Middle unit: ~2,600 sq. ft. BUA | Starting from ~AED 4.9M
Corner unit: ~3,500 sq. ft. BUA | Starting from ~AED 6.7M

This places them at approximately AED ~1,900 per sq. ft.

The corner unit, in particular, offers strong space efficiency with a well separated kitchen, living, and dining layout. It also includes a majlis with an attached bathroom, which effectively functions as an additional en-suite room.

Comparison with Ohana Villas

The 4 bedroom standalone villa from Ohana is priced from around AED 6.9M with approximately 3,300 sq. ft. BUA.

While the key advantage here is standalone privacy and larger plot independence, the overall layout efficiency and internal finish quality, in my view, lean more towards Sobha’s offering.

Even the 4 bedroom twin villas from Ohana at around AED 5.9M for 3,000 sq. ft. BUA remain slightly less efficient when compared on a pure livable space and layout optimisation basis.

Master Plan Strength

A major factor that strengthens Sobha’s positioning is the scale and vision of the master plan.

The Sobha community spans a significantly large integrated development with: (38M Sqm)

- Multiple schools
- Retail and Sobha Mall infrastructure
- Waterfront boulevard
- Golf course
- Fully integrated residential ecosystem

This level of planning and long term infrastructure development significantly enhances both end user appeal and rental resilience.

Developer Positioning & Market Resilience

Sobha Realty has consistently demonstrated strong delivery standards in all their large scale, master planned communities, with a reputation for high quality construction, finish, and end user trust.

Historically, Sobha assets have shown strong liquidity and resilience across all market cycles, they have remained stable through every previous downturn.

In my view:
Sobha = stronger layout efficiency, master plan depth, and long term liquidity
Ohana = stronger standalone privacy and villa feel

Both are valid choices, but they serve slightly different buyer profiles.

As always, this is my personal market interpretation, investors should conduct their own due diligence based on budget, end use, and long term objectives.

Buy. Hold. Let Yas Island’s growth and Abu Dhabi’s constrained townhouse and villa supply do the work for you.

The next release of Sobha townhouse in phase is expected in the coming days (~25 units), in my opinion well worth reviewing.

For a more detailed breakdown or confirmed unit selection prior to EOI placement, feel free to reach out.

Dr. Burhan | WhatsApp: 056 726 7407