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Aldar Properties: Abu Dhabi’s listed developer and its Dubai projects

Aldar is Abu Dhabi’s best-known listed developer, and its Dubai presence is growing. Most of its Dubai activity is concentrated in a handful of large communities developed with partners, including Athlon and projects in Dubailand. For a buyer comparing Dubai options, Aldar’s relevance is scale, governance and a delivery record built over two decades in the capital.

Founded2004 (listed on ADX in 2005)
HeadquartersAbu Dhabi, UAE
OwnershipPublicly listed (Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange)
Known forYas and Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi; Athlon in Dubai

About Aldar Properties

Aldar Properties is an Abu Dhabi-headquartered developer listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, with activities spanning residential development, retail, commercial and logistics. Its Abu Dhabi portfolio includes destinations on Yas and Saadiyat islands, and it has expanded into Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island as well as Dubai, where it is developing Athlon in partnership with Dubai Holding and other projects in Dubailand. The company publishes audited annual results, which gives buyers an unusual level of financial visibility.

Aldar Properties communities in Dubai

Aldar’s Dubai footprint is smaller than its Abu Dhabi one, and is concentrated in communities built with well-known partners.

  • Athlon, Dubailand — a walkable community developed with Dubai Holding, centred on active living
  • Dubailand — additional residential development in the wider area
  • (Abu Dhabi) Yas and Saadiyat islands — Aldar’s established flagship destinations
  • (Ras Al Khaimah) Al Marjan Island — waterfront development

Projects recorded on Dubai Estate Agency

33 Aldar Properties projects are currently listed, with prices, unit types and handover dates.

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Selected Aldar Properties projects

Prices and handover dates below are as listed for each project. Availability moves weekly, so we confirm the live position before you reserve.

Al Sidr by Aldar

Al Sidr by Aldar

Saadiyat Island · 4–6 · off-plan · handover Q3 2027
From AED 6.1M

What distinguishes Aldar Properties

Listed and audited

Aldar publishes annual reports and quarterly results, which gives buyers an unusual level of financial information.

Partnership model

Its Dubai projects often pair Aldar’s development capability with a local land-owning partner, which is worth understanding before you buy.

Active-living positioning

Athlon is planned around walkability, cycling and sport, with pedestrian connections to schools and retail.

Deep Abu Dhabi experience

Aldar’s track record in Abu Dhabi’s most established communities is relevant context for judging how it delivers in Dubai.

Buying an Aldar Properties home: what to check

Whatever the developer’s track record, the building and the contract decide your outcome. These are the checks we run before a client reserves.

Confirm the ownership and service-charge structure, since partnered projects can have complex management arrangements.
Check the master plan for schools and retail, and when they are due to open.
Ask which entity is responsible for construction and handover.
Look at completion dates for later phases if you are buying early.
Compare against equivalent Dubai communities on price per square foot.

Aldar Properties frequently asked questions

Is Aldar based in Dubai?

No — Aldar is headquartered in Abu Dhabi and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Its Dubai projects include Athlon, developed with Dubai Holding.

Is Aldar a public company?

Yes, Aldar Properties is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

What is Athlon?

A walkable community in Dubailand developed by Aldar with Dubai Holding, planned around active living.

Does Aldar build villas in Dubai?

It offers both apartments and townhouses across its Dubai projects. Availability varies by phase.

How do I see Aldar projects in Dubai?

Browse the Aldar projects listed on Dubai Estate Agency or send a brief with your preferred area.

Considering Aldar Properties?

Tell us the area, budget and handover window you have in mind. We will send back the projects that genuinely fit, with the numbers behind each one — and tell you which ones do not.

Sources and verification. Company details were checked against these official pages in October 2026: aldar.com — corporate, investor and project pages. Project prices, unit mixes and handover dates are as listed on Dubai Estate Agency and change frequently; they are confirmed with the developer before reservation. Nothing on this page is a promise of return, appreciation or availability.