Projects in Al Hudayriat Island

Abu Dhabi's Island District for Outdoor Living: New Projects in Al Hudayriat Island

Al Hudayriat Island sits off the western coast of Abu Dhabi, a purpose-built island that has moved from a leisure destination into an active residential address over the past several years. Sub-areas such as Al Naseem, Nawayef East, Nawayef West, Bashayer Residences 1, and Wadeem each represent distinct clusters within the island's phased rollout. With 14 projects currently listed, buyers have genuine choice, though this remains a concentrated market controlled by two developers.

Modon Properties and Hudayriyat Development are delivering the full scope of development here. Two developers across 14 projects points to a coordinated master-planned environment rather than an open market with competing builders. That has real implications for buyers. Build standards and community conditions tend to move together rather than varying project by project. For resale, the island's long-term value tracks the master plan itself, which removes some of the uncertainty that comes with a more fragmented market.

A Market Built Around Villas

The property mix tells a clear story about who Al Hudayriat Island is primarily aimed at.

Villas account for 12 of the 14 projects. That ratio points toward families and owner-occupiers who want space, land, and direct access to the island's outdoor amenities. Apartments and the single penthouse offer a smaller-footprint entry into the same community, likely of more interest to investors or buyers who do not need a private garden to go with their address.

Where AED 5.1M Is the Working Number

The price median sits at AED 5.1 million, and that is the most useful figure for a buyer calibrating expectations against this market. The full range runs from AED 2 million to AED 50 million, a spread wide enough that the extremes tell different stories. The lower end reflects the apartment supply; the upper end reflects premium villas with significant outdoor land. For buyers with budgets between AED 3 million and AED 8 million, that median signals you are positioned in the active core of this market.

Entry into the off-plan projects here starts at a 10% down payment, which is a low threshold relative to typical Abu Dhabi off-plan requirements. None of the current projects carry post-handover payment plans, so buyers should expect standard construction-phase instalments through to completion.

Handover dates run from December 2026 through to January 2030. The near-term completions offer a short wait for buyers who want delivery soon. Projects completing in 2029 and 2030 spread the payment schedule over a longer construction window, which suits buyers who prefer more time for capital to accumulate during the build phase.

The amenity pattern across the island consistently favours outdoor and community living. Beach access, landscaped gardens, gymnasiums, and barbecue areas feature throughout the project list. The strong presence of CCTV and dedicated security among the top amenities adds another layer to the picture. This is a community where families are drawn not just by the recreational offer but by the managed, self-contained character of island living.