The first release
Aldar introduced 273 homes and its first design led urban collection in 2023.
Saadiyat Cultural District
Manarat Living
Urban homes shaped by art, culture and daily life on Saadiyat Island.
Aldar announced that Manarat Living III, the final edition, sold out within 24 hours at its January 2025 launch. Any resale enquiry remains subject to current availability, seller authority and permit verification.
The project
Made for life inside Abu Dhabi’s cultural centre.
Manarat Living is Aldar’s design led residential collection in the Saadiyat Cultural District.
Aldar launched the first 273 homes in February 2023. The original release was open to buyers of all nationalities and introduced studios, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments and selected 2 bedroom homes with a maid’s room.
The project sits close to Manarat Al Saadiyat, a centre for exhibitions, workshops and performances. Aldar also identified Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Soul Beach, museums, the Abrahamic Family House and Cranleigh Abu Dhabi among the nearby island destinations.
The homes were designed with modern finishes and two interior colour choices. Shared spaces take cues from the art and cultural institutions around the project.
The collection
Manarat Living I
Manarat Living II
Manarat Living III
Three editions inside one Saadiyat address.
The collection continued
The second edition extended the Manarat Living address. Exact building and unit details should be checked against the title and current seller documents.
The final edition
Aldar described the third edition as the final and most elevated part of the collection. Its 400 homes sold out within 24 hours at launch in January 2025.
Homes
Compact plans. Clear choices.
The first Manarat Living release included the layouts below. Later editions may contain different plans. Any later resale layout must be verified unit by unit.
StudioEfficient urban living
1 bedroomDefined living and sleeping space
2 bedroomsMore room for daily life
2 bedrooms plus maid’s roomAdditional practical space
Amenities
Work, exercise, play and quiet time within the collection.
Aldar’s current project page and launch materials describe a broad amenity programme. Access can vary by building and phase, so a resale buyer should verify the facilities attached to the exact unit.
Adult and children’s pools
Fitness centre
Coworking spaces
Studio and multipurpose room
Art studio
Yoga breakout areas
Zen garden
Vertical running track
Cinema
Podcast studio
Games den and gaming room
Children’s playroom and park
Lobby lounge
Sports zone
Design and sustainability
An urban collection shaped by its cultural setting.
Urban design
Aldar introduced Manarat Living as the first project in its design led urban collection. The original concept used a bold aesthetic, lively lobby spaces and community areas influenced by Saadiyat’s cultural setting.
Interior choice
The first release offered modern finishes and a choice of two interior colour schemes. Resale buyers should confirm the actual specification and any owner modifications in the exact unit.
Estidama target
Aldar stated that the original development was designed to achieve a Two Pearl rating under the Estidama sustainability rating system. This is a historic design target. Current certification should be evidenced separately.
Resource efficiency
The announced measures included efficient water fixtures, green building technology and sustainable construction materials.
Why live on Saadiyat Island
Culture, coastline and daily life in one place.
Cultural District
Experience Abu Dhabi describes the district as a walkable concentration of major cultural institutions. It includes Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, with Guggenheim Abu Dhabi listed as upcoming.
Creative life
Manarat Al Saadiyat runs exhibitions, creative programmes and events. Manarat Living was planned close to this active cultural centre.
Beaches
Saadiyat’s coastline gives residents access to established beach destinations, including the Mamsha beach area and other island beach facilities.
Education
Aldar’s project announcement identified Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and Berklee Abu Dhabi among the island’s education and creative institutions.
Nature and recreation
Experience Abu Dhabi highlights Saadiyat’s coastline, protected marine environment and golf facilities alongside its museums and residential communities.
Connected address
Aldar states that Manarat Living is a short distance from Abu Dhabi City, Yas Island, Al Reem Island and Al Jubail Island. Exact travel times depend on route and traffic.
Buyer guide
What to check before buying a Manarat Living resale.
A sold out launch does not prove that every resale advertisement is current. The exact unit and transaction documents control the decision.
- Confirm the phase and building.
Manarat Living I, II and III are separate editions. Match the listing to the exact building and unit. - Verify seller authority.
Check ownership and the seller’s legal authority before relying on advertised terms. - Reconcile every payment.
Confirm the original purchase position, amounts already paid, amounts remaining and every transfer related charge. - Check the current physical and legal status.
Do not rely on an old handover forecast. Verify completion, registration and transfer status for the exact unit. - Verify service charges and building access.
Request the current service charge evidence and confirm which amenities belong to the exact phase. - Use current advertising evidence.
Price, availability, images and permit scope must be checked again before commitment.
Resale verification
Ask us to check whether any resale option can be verified.
Before any unit is presented as available, its status, asking terms, seller authority and advertising evidence must be checked.
- Live listing status must be checked
- Exact unit and layout must be confirmed
- Current seller terms must be verified
- Permit and publication evidence must be checked
Manarat Living questions
What buyers ask before they enquire.
Where is Manarat Living?
Manarat Living is in Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Aldar positioned the first release close to Manarat Al Saadiyat, Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Soul Beach, museums, the Abrahamic Family House and Cranleigh Abu Dhabi.
Who is the developer?
Aldar developed the Manarat Living collection.
What apartments are in Manarat Living?
The first release included studios, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments and selected 2 bedroom apartments with a maid’s room. Later editions may differ. The exact resale layout must be confirmed from the unit documents.
Is Manarat Living sold out?
Aldar announced that Manarat Living III, the final edition, sold out within 24 hours at its January 2025 launch. A future resale enquiry must be checked for current availability, seller authority and advertising evidence at the time of enquiry.
Is Manarat Living ready?
Do not use an old launch forecast as current proof. Completion and transfer status should be verified for the exact phase, building and unit before a buyer commits.
Can buyers of all nationalities purchase?
Aldar offered the original release to buyers of all nationalities. A current resale buyer should still confirm the applicable ownership, registration and transaction requirements for the exact unit.
What amenities are available?
Official Aldar materials describe pools, fitness facilities, coworking and multipurpose spaces, art and podcast studios, cinema and gaming areas, children’s facilities, gardens and sports spaces. Confirm exact access for the relevant phase.
Why choose Saadiyat Island?
Saadiyat brings together the Cultural District, beaches, restaurants, education, museums, recreation and established residential communities. Manarat Living gives buyers an apartment focused option within that island setting.
What must be verified before a resale option is presented?
The exact listing status, unit, seller authority, current terms, payment position, service charges, transfer conditions, permit evidence and transaction documents must be checked before any option is presented as available.