Illustration, not a photographSaadiyat Island
Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Island is Abu Dhabi's cultural and beachfront island, home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi and NYU Abu Dhabi. Its residential areas include beachfront villas and low-rise apartments along a stretch of natural beach.
Lifestyle in Saadiyat Island
What day-to-day life in Saadiyat Island is like: what defines the area, who it suits, and what to weigh up before you move.
Louvre Abu Dhabi in the Saadiyat Cultural District
NYU Abu Dhabi campus
Saadiyat Beach and beach clubs
Beachfront villas and apartments
An Abu Dhabi investment zone open to foreign buyers
Why people choose Saadiyat Island
- Culture and beachMuseums and a natural beach on one island.
- Premium addressOne of Abu Dhabi's most sought-after locations.
- Freehold for foreignersOne of Abu Dhabi's investment zones.
Best suited to
- High-net-worth families
- Buyers wanting beachfront living in Abu Dhabi
- Long-term investors
Worth knowing
- Premium prices
- Parts of the island are still under development
- Car-dependent
Getting around
Saadiyat Island links to central Abu Dhabi and Yas Island by highway. Most residents drive.