Henge Residences: Nord Development on Saadiyat Island
Nord Development broke ground on Henge Residences in May 2025. The project sits on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, with handover targeted for January 2028. That is a 32-month build from construction start.
Saadiyat Island and What It Means in Practice
Saadiyat is Abu Dhabi's cultural island. Connected to the main city by road, it is home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, beach clubs, and a growing cluster of residential and hospitality projects. The island sits close to Abu Dhabi's central business areas without the commercial density of downtown. Residents get a recognized address in one of the emirate's most prominent locations outside the city core.
For an investor, Saadiyat is a well-established Abu Dhabi address. For an end-user, the draw is beach access, cultural proximity, and a quieter pace than central Abu Dhabi.
The Range: AED 1.1M to AED 4.6M
The price spread is wide and worth understanding. Studios and smaller one-bedrooms start at AED 1,100,000. Larger one-bedroom layouts start at AED 1,350,000. Then the range steps up sharply: two-bedrooms open at AED 3,600,000 and three-bedrooms begin at AED 4,600,000.
The gap between the one-bedroom and two-bedroom tier is the key figure here. A buyer looking for a Saadiyat entry price will find it at the studio and one-bedroom end. At AED 3.6M and above, this is more likely an owner-occupier looking for a genuine living space in a premium address. Four-bedroom duplexes are also part of the mix, representing the top-format option in the project.
Apartments and Duplexes
Apartments span studios through to three bedrooms. Floor plan sizes vary significantly within the same bedroom count: one-bedroom layouts run from around 850 sq ft to over 2,100 sq ft. That is a meaningful range within a single pricing tier. A 2,100 sq ft one-bedroom is considerably more generous in scale than the smallest layout at the same opening price, which matters for buyers comparing specific units rather than bedroom count alone.
The duplexes are four-bedroom units at 6,047 and 6,923 sq ft. These are large-format homes with split-level layouts. The buyer profile here is a family looking for a private residence within a serviced building.
Amenities
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Parks, Barbecue Area |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
At seven amenities, this is a focused set rather than an exhaustive one. The Indoor Swimming Pool stands out: Saadiyat's beach access is a general draw for the island, but an indoor pool keeps the building functional through Abu Dhabi's summer months when outdoor activity is limited. Restaurants on-site reduce daily dependency on leaving the building. The Children's Play Area and Barbecue Area together point toward a family-oriented resident mix rather than a purely investor-driven rental block.
10% Down, 60% at the Keys
| Phase | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 30% |
| At handover | 60% |
The entry is accessible: 10% down means AED 110,000 to secure a studio, or AED 135,000 for a one-bedroom. The construction period covers another 30%, spread across the build timeline.
The number to plan around is the 60% at handover in January 2028. That is a substantial balloon payment landing at a single point. A buyer relying on a mortgage needs financing arranged ahead of that date. An investor planning to rent after handover needs the full capital settled before rental income begins. The structure suits buyers who want to minimise upfront outlay during construction and who have a clear plan for the final payment.
Handover January 2028
Construction started in May 2025. Handover is targeted for January 2028, roughly 17 months from today. For an off-plan buyer entering now, the bulk of the financial commitment arrives at that point.
