Aldar logs over Dh5 billion in sales at two new Abu Dhabi villa communities

Aldar said it recorded more than Dh5 billion in combined sales from two new residential developments in Abu Dhabi, Talay on Saadiyat Island and Yas Riva Reserve on Yas Island, according to The National (29 September 2026). The result signals that demand for villas in the capital remains firm, with buyers continuing to commit at an early stage of each project.

Two villa communities on Saadiyat and Yas

Talay sits within Marsa Al Saadiyat and comprises 351 standalone villas, forming part of a waterfront destination that Aldar values at Dh100 billion, according to The National. The second project, Yas Riva Reserve on Yas Island, adds 292 villas in four, five and six-bedroom layouts.

Together the two releases drew more than Dh5 billion in sales, according to The National. According to The National (29 September 2026), UAE nationals accounted for 31 per cent of buyers, while the largest groups of international purchasers came from the United Kingdom, Russia, Jordan and India. Jonathan Emery, chief executive of Aldar Development, linked the response to confidence among Emiratis, residents and overseas buyers.

What it means for buyers and investors

For a buyer, the quick absorption of both communities points to a tight supply of larger family villas in Abu Dhabi's prime island locations. Early buyers in such launches typically secure units before later price lists, though Aldar did not publish a payment plan or per-unit pricing in the cited reporting, so confirm terms directly before committing.

For an investor, the buyer mix, with nearly a third of purchases from UAE nationals and the rest spread across several countries, suggests end-user demand rather than purely speculative activity. We do not quote rental yields or resale forecasts here, because the source does not provide them, and any such figures from third parties should be checked against official DLD or Abu Dhabi data.