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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. It is designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and faces the fountains of the Zayed National Museum. Completion is scheduled for 2028.
- Handover2028
- Payment plan65/35
- Bedrooms1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- StatusLaunched
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 15 October 2026 · 4 sources
Images: Aldar Properties. Artist impressions may differ from the finished building.
Key facts
Mandarin Oriental Residences at a glance
- Developer
- Aldar Properties
- Location
- Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
- Type
- Branded apartments and penthouses
- Bedrooms
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Launched
- 2025
- Handover
- 2028
- Payment plan
- 65/35
Checked 15 October 2026. Prices are not shown here because they change often. Ask for today’s price list.
Highlights
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
- Fountain views towards the Zayed National Museum
- Targets Estidama 3 Pearl and Fitwel 2-star ratings
Amenities
- 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
On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 100,000 on booking, AED 550,000 during construction, AED 350,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.
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.
Plans change between launches and unit types. We confirm the current plan in writing with the price list.
Location
Where Mandarin Oriental Residences is
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.
Nearby
- 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.
Who Mandarin Oriental Residences suits
- Buyers who want a hotel-serviced home in Abu Dhabi
- People drawn to Saadiyat's museums and beaches
- Owners content to wait until 2028
Check before you buy
- 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.
The developer
Abu Dhabi's established developer, building its first Dubai communities in Dubailand with Dubai Holding
Prices and floor plans
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FAQs
Mandarin Oriental Residences: common questions
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.
More from this developer
Other Aldar projects
Nobu ResidencesSaadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi · 2027 (May 2027 in Aldar's schedule; Q4 2027 on listings)
Athlon by AldarDubailand, next to Global Village · Q3 2028 (Aldar website)
Fahid Beach ResidencesFahid Island, Abu Dhabi · Q2 to Q3 2029 (September 2029 in Aldar's schedule)
Haven by AldarDubailand, off Dubai-Al Ain Road · Q4 2027 (Aldar website); later phases into 2028
Rise by AthlonAthlon, Dubailand · Q4 2029 (Aldar website)
Sama YasYas Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi · Mid-2027 (June 2027 in Aldar's schedule; Q3 2027 on listings)Sources (4)
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.