SAAS Properties launches The Ritz-Carlton Residences on Abu Dhabi's Al Maryah Island

Abu Dhabi's branded-residence segment gained a new address this week. On 2 October 2026, developer SAAS Properties introduced The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Al Maryah Island, at the LIVEX 2026 property exhibition, in partnership with Marriott International. For buyers who follow the capital's premium market, the launch adds a hotel-branded, service-managed option in Abu Dhabi's central business district, and gives investors a concrete delivery timeline to assess.

What was announced

The project was presented at LIVEX 2026, the Abu Dhabi property exhibition. According to Khaleej Times, 2 October 2026, the development comprises 165 private homes, carrying The Ritz-Carlton Residences branding operated under an arrangement with Marriott International. SAAS Properties is named as the developer.

SAAS Properties chief executive Ahmed Al Qassimi said the aim was to create a residence suited to Al Maryah Island, pairing design and quality with Ritz-Carlton service standards. Marriott International regional vice-president Jaidev Menezes framed the launch as an extension of the two companies' existing relationship. No sale prices were disclosed at the launch.

The address and the homes

Al Maryah Island sits at the heart of Abu Dhabi's business district and hosts the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial free zone, giving the location a mix of offices, retail and waterfront frontage. The residences are set in a canal-side waterfront position on the island, according to Khaleej Times, 2 October 2026.

The same report describes the mix as one- to four-bedroom simplex residences, duplexes and a single signature penthouse, for 165 homes in total. Handover is scheduled for the second quarter of 2030, which places the project in the off-plan category for buyers entering now.

What it means for buyers and investors

Branded residences combine private ownership with service and management provided by a hotel operator, in this case Ritz-Carlton. That model typically appeals to owners who want managed upkeep and to investors looking at the serviced-residence category. With 165 units cited by Khaleej Times, 2 October 2026, the pool of homes in this specific launch is finite.

Because handover is set for 2030, this is an off-plan purchase, so the usual checks apply: confirm the escrow account for the project, verify Oqood registration of your unit, and read the payment plan and handover terms before committing. As prices were not published at launch, treat any figure you see elsewhere with caution until it is confirmed by the developer.