Aldar Properties is based in Abu Dhabi and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. It is the developer behind many of the capital’s best-known residential destinations on Yas Island and Saadiyat Island.
In 2023 Aldar formed a joint venture with Dubai Holding, bringing the company into Dubai. The partnership has launched three communities — Haven, Athlon and The Wilds — and announced further land in 2026.
What buyers usually look at
- Emirate-specific rules. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have separate land departments, registration processes and investment zones.
- New-to-Dubai communities. Aldar’s Dubai projects are recent launches; assess location and timelines on their own merits.
- Golden Visa planning, which depends on the property’s value and current federal requirements rather than the emirate alone.