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Mandarin Oriental Residences
Mandarin Oriental Residences is a branded apartment building by Aldar in the Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi, with services run by Mandarin Oriental.
From AED 6.2m
- ≈ £1.26m · $1.69m
Plan: 65/35
Handover: 2028
Since 2003 · Dubai + London · Licence 601049 · RERA ORN 1219
Key information
Mandarin Oriental Residences at a glance
- Developer
- Aldar Properties
- Location
- Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
- Homes
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Handover
- 2028The developer’s date. Use the date in your sale agreement.
- Government fee
- 4% of the price to the Dubai Land DepartmentAED 248,000 on the starting price
- Payment plan
- 65/35
All key information2 more facts: status, launched
- Status
- Launched
- Launched
- 2025
Checked 15 October 2026 against the developer’s own pages and public records. Starting prices are the developer’s published figures and change often: ask for today’s price list.
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 15 October 2026 · 4 sources
What stands out
- Branded homes serviced by Mandarin Oriental
- Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group; interiors by Lillian Wu Studio
- One to four-bedroom homes and five-bedroom penthouses
More that stands out2 more points and 12 amenities listed by the developer
- Fountain views towards the Zayed National Museum
- Targets Estidama 3 Pearl and Fitwel 2-star ratings
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Kids' pool
- Fitness centre
- Signature spa
- Wellness studio
- Cinema
- Games room
- Kids' club
- Residents' lounge
- Private dining room
- Golf simulator
- Concierge
Payment plan
How you pay for Mandarin Oriental Residences
As listed: 10% on booking, 55% during construction and 35% on handover. Aldar has not published the plan on its own pages, so confirm it with the developer.
What it costs to buy
- PriceFrom AED 6.2m
- Dubai Land Department fee (4%)AED 248,000
- RegistrationAbout AED 520
- Developer’s admin feeVaries by project
Pounds and dollars are a guide, at mid-market rates on 3 November 2026; your bank’s rate will differ. Plans as published by the developer change between launches and unit types: we confirm the current plan in writing with the price list, and yours is the one in the sale agreement.
Before you buy
Before you buy, check
- The payment plan (65/35) and the Q3 2028 date come from listings, not Aldar. Confirm both in the sale contract.
- Ongoing service and brand fees; some services are charged extra.
- The Mandarin Oriental name is used under a licence that can end; ask what happens then.
- Unit numbers and sizes were not published; ask for floor plans.
Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.
Who Mandarin Oriental Residences suits3 kinds of buyer
- Buyers who want a hotel-serviced home in Abu Dhabi
- People drawn to Saadiyat's museums and beaches
- Owners content to wait until 2028
Prices and floor plans
Today’s prices for Mandarin Oriental Residences
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More about Mandarin Oriental Residences
Where it isSaadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi · 4 places nearby
The building is in the Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi, beside the Zayed National Museum and near the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Saadiyat is linked by road to Abu Dhabi city and Yas Island.
- Zayed National MuseumNext to the building
- Louvre Abu DhabiIn the same district
- Guggenheim Abu DhabiIn the same district
- Zayed International AirportAbout 20 to 30 min drive
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Pictures4 more developer renders
Developer render, 2 of 5 
Developer render, 3 of 5 
Developer render, 4 of 5 
Developer render, 5 of 5
Images: Aldar Properties. Artist impressions may differ from the finished building.
Common questions6 answered from the facts above
When will Mandarin Oriental Residences be finished?
Completion is scheduled for 2028. Aldar's website does not show an exact date, so check the sale contract.
Who is the developer of Mandarin Oriental Residences?
Aldar Properties. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group provides the brand and services but is not the developer or seller.
Where is Mandarin Oriental Residences?
In the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, beside the Zayed National Museum.
What homes are available at Mandarin Oriental Residences?
One to four-bedroom residences and five-bedroom penthouses.
What is the payment plan at Mandarin Oriental Residences?
It is listed as 65/35: 10% on booking, 55% during construction and 35% on handover.
Who designed Mandarin Oriental Residences?
The architect is Bjarke Ingels Group and the interiors are by Lillian Wu Studio.
Everything elseOther Aldar projects, sources
This page is a guide, not financial advice. Details come from the developer and public records and can change. Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.