Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island
The Arthouse
A members club residence in the Saadiyat Cultural District
The Arthouse is a 281-unit development by Aldar on Saadiyat Island, designed as the first members club-inspired residence in the UAE. Located in the Cultural District, adjacent to the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi site and close to Soul Beach, it offers 1 to 3 bedroom apartments and two 5 bedroom Sky Villas. Residents have access to an extensive private amenity programme spanning art studios, a cinema, a social kitchen, a secret tropical garden, a sky garden rooftop and regular cultural events.
Residences
The Arthouse offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and two 5 bedroom Sky Villas. The positioning within the Cultural District means many units have views towards the museum district. The building is designed with cultural programming as its core: residents join not just a building but a calendar of events, workshops and creative gatherings curated for the community.
Cultural District location
The Arthouse sits in Saadiyat Island's Cultural District, adjacent to the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and within the same district as the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum. Soul Beach is close by. The Cultural District is the highest concentration of major international museums in the world's single development zone, housing buildings designed by Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, Lord Norman Foster and David Adjaye.
Amenities
Arthouse cinema — community cinema
Art studio — creative workshop
Creative majlis — residents majlis
Supper club — social kitchen and dining
Core studio — meditation, pilates and yoga rooms
Health club — gymnasium
Coworking spaces
Entertainment lounge
Kids playroom
Secret garden — tropical landscaped gardens
Sky garden — rooftop lounge with stage
Rooftop deck — adult and kids pools
Night tennis — tennis court
Grand lobby
Saadiyat Cultural District
The Arthouse is in the Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, adjacent to the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and close to Soul Beach. The Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Abrahamic Family House are within the district. NYU Abu Dhabi, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and INSEAD Business School are on or near the island. Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 30 minutes.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi — adjacent
Soul Beach — nearby
Louvre Abu Dhabi — nearby
Abrahamic Family House — nearby
NYU Abu Dhabi — nearby
Residences and floor plans
Unit types are verified from the official Aldar Arthouse factsheet (company file). Contact an I Buy adviser for current authorised floor plans and availability.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Arthouse?
The Arthouse is a 281-unit development by Aldar on Saadiyat Island, designed as the first members club-inspired residence in the UAE. It sits in the Cultural District adjacent to the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi site and offers 1 to 3 bedroom apartments and two 5 bedroom Sky Villas.
How many units does The Arthouse have?
The Arthouse has 281 units: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and two 5 bedroom Sky Villas.
What makes The Arthouse different from other Aldar projects?
The Arthouse is designed as a members club residence with dedicated cultural amenities: an art studio, cinema, creative majlis, supper club, secret tropical garden, sky garden rooftop and a calendar of resident events. It is the first project of this type in the UAE by Aldar.
Where is The Arthouse on Saadiyat Island?
The Arthouse is in Saadiyat Island's Cultural District, adjacent to the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi site and close to Soul Beach. The Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum are within the same district.
Who developed The Arthouse?
The Arthouse was developed by Aldar Properties.
Request current Arthouse details
Speak to an I Buy property adviser about current availability and authorised floor plans for The Arthouse.