Abu Dhabi’s most expensive luxury homes revealed

Saadiyat Island, Al Maryah Island and Al Jurf dominate ranking of the capital’s highest-priced residential projects.

Abu Dhabi’s luxury property market is developing a distinct ultra-prime segment with branded residences and beachfront projects now achieving prices close to AED100,000 per square metre.

Baccarat Residences is currently the most expensive luxury residential project in Abu Dhabi, reaching AED99,000 per square metre, based on transactions recorded across 2025 and 2026.

Four Seasons Private Residences on Saadiyat Beach ranked second at AED84,000 per square metre, followed by Nobu Residences at AED76,000 and Mandarin Oriental Residences at AED73,000.

The capital’s high-end market is moving beyond traditional premium pricing, with globally branded residences, limited beachfront supply and resort-style communities driving a new pricing tier.

Several of the most expensive projects are located on or near Saadiyat Island.

Mamsha Al Saadiyat remains one of the capital’s benchmark residential developments, supported by direct beach access and limited waterfront supply. Hidd Al Saadiyat also continues to attract high-net-worth buyers seeking large villa plots, privacy and beachfront living.

Branded residences drive Abu Dhabi luxury prices

The sharpest price increases are concentrated in branded residential projects.

Baccarat Residences, launched by Aldar, has set a new pricing benchmark for Abu Dhabi at AED99,000 per square metre. Four Seasons Private Residences, Nobu Residences and Mandarin Oriental Residences also sit significantly above the AED52,000 level recorded by established prime projects such as Mamsha Al Saadiyat and Four Seasons Hotel Residences on Al Maryah Island.

Crompton Partners said the gap between those pricing tiers shows Abu Dhabi’s luxury market is no longer moving as a single segment.

Buyers at the top of the market are paying for rarity, beachfront access, hospitality branding and projects with limited direct competition.

Abu Dhabi closes gap with regional luxury markets

Crompton Partners said locations including Saadiyat Island, Al Maryah Island and Al Jurf have recorded prices that would have appeared unlikely only a few years ago.

The emergence of projects such as Baccarat Residences, Nobu Residences and Four Seasons Private Residences has shifted buyer expectations and placed Abu Dhabi more firmly within the regional ultra-luxury market.

Al Jurf also appears in the ranking through SHA Residences, which reached AED48,000 per square metre. The project, developed by IMKAN, combines luxury housing with a wellness-led concept and is among the highest-priced residential developments outside Abu Dhabi Island and Saadiyat.

Faya, Aldar’s plot-based development overlooking Saadiyat Golf Course, recorded AED51,000 per square metre.

On Monday, Arabian Business reported that Modon has recorded more than AED13bn ($3.5bn) in sales within days of launching Hudayriyat Golf Estates on Hudayriyat Island, setting what the company described as the highest publicly recorded sales value for a single residential project launch in the UAE.

The development attracted strong demand from buyers and investors, with 1,700 golf mansions, villas and townhouses sold shortly after launch, highlighting continued confidence in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market.

Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of Modon Holding said, “This strong demand reflects the growing global confidence in Abu Dhabi and the UAE, underpinned by the leadership’s long-term vision, economic strength and commitment to sustainable development. It reinforces the emirate’s position as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for investment, talent and quality of life.”