Villas and mansions in Abu Dhabi: the waterfront collection compared
Five projects in Orven's Abu Dhabi collection offer villas or mansions rather than apartments: Nawayef East, Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat, Manchester City Yas Residences, Ramhan Island and Bada Al Jubail. Here is how they compare.
Most of Orven's Abu Dhabi collection is built around apartments, but five projects currently offer villas or mansions instead: Nawayef East on Al Hudayriyat Island, Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, the villa typologies within Manchester City Yas Residences on Yas Island, Ramhan Island, and Bada Al Jubail on Al Jubail Island. This guide sets out what each publishes, side by side, so you can compare by budget, island and typology.
The five villa and mansion projects
| Project | Island | Typologies | Entry price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nawayef East | Al Hudayriyat Island | 4 to 8-bedroom villas (East Hill Homes, Heights, Mansions) | From AED 6.6 million | December 2028 |
| Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat | Saadiyat Island | 351 standalone villas, 4 to 6-bedroom, 502 to 634 sq m | Price on request | Q4 2030 |
| Manchester City Yas Residences (villas) | Yas Island | 4-bedroom villas (400 / 311 sq m plot / saleable) and 5-bedroom villas (600 / 454 sq m) | Price on request | 2029 |
| Ramhan Island | Ramhan Island | 19 villa types, 3 to 7-bedroom, standalone beachfront | Price on request | On request |
| Bada Al Jubail | Al Jubail Island | Nine mansion typologies, plots 2,000 to 6,000 sq m | Price on request | End of 2027 |
Nawayef East is currently the only one of the five to publish a starting price; the other four are on request, and this guide never affirms a figure for them.
What sets each one apart
Nawayef East sits on rising terrain with skyline views and a published 40/60 payment plan, the most transparent early budgeting tool among the five. Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat is the first community launched within Aldar's wider Marsa Al Saadiyat masterplan, with falaj-inspired canals, a majlis and direct beach access. Manchester City Yas Residences pairs its villa typologies with the Manchester City Park and Training Academy within a 170-hectare masterplan. Ramhan Island offers the widest villa range, 19 types across 3 to 7 bedrooms, each with beach access, within a masterplan planning 1,060 villas in total. Bada Al Jubail sits at the top of the range, with private beach frontage and a mooring berth attached to every one of its nine mansion typologies.
Choosing by budget
Nawayef East's published AED 6.6 million entry price is currently the only confirmed villa starting point in the collection. The other four projects require your adviser to confirm current pricing before any budget comparison is meaningful; treat "price on request" as a genuine unknown rather than an implied higher or lower figure.
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Choosing by island and use
A buyer drawn to the cultural district looks toward Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island; one drawn to sport and family leisure looks at Manchester City Yas Residences on Yas Island; a buyer prioritising a large hillside plot looks at Nawayef East; and a buyer seeking the most private, beachfront-focused options looks at Ramhan Island or Bada Al Jubail. None of these islands is described as better than another; each suits a different use case.
What still needs confirming
- Payment plans for four of the five projects. Only Nawayef East (40/60) and, within certain conditions, Manchester City Yas Residences publish detailed splits; the rest are confirmed by your adviser.
- Ownership regime by project. Modon states full foreign ownership for Nawayef East; Ramhan Island's ownership regime for foreign buyers is not sourced and is confirmed with your adviser.
- Golden Visa eligibility. Only Nawayef East, at AED 6.6 million, clears the AED 2 million federal threshold at entry price among this group; the others are priced on request and never presented as automatically eligible. Our guide on calculating gross and net rental yield is a useful next step once you are comparing a specific villa against expected income.
Working with Orven
For current pricing, plot availability and payment plan detail across any of these five villa and mansion projects, message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com. See the Abu Dhabi destination page and Find your home for the full collection.
FAQ
Which Abu Dhabi project has the lowest published villa entry price? Nawayef East, from AED 6.6 million. The other four villa and mansion projects are priced on request.
Which project has the most villa typologies? Ramhan Island, with 19 distinct villa types across 3 to 7 bedrooms.
Do all five villa projects qualify for the Golden Visa? Only Nawayef East clears the AED 2 million threshold at its published entry price. The others are on request and never presented as automatically eligible.
Which project is the most exclusive? Bada Al Jubail, with nine mansion typologies, a private beach and mooring berth for each, and plots up to 6,000 sq m.
Can I compare two of these projects directly with my adviser? Yes, Orven's advisers regularly walk buyers through side-by-side comparisons across the collection based on current pricing and availability.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Abu Dhabi project has the lowest published villa entry price?
Nawayef East, from AED 6.6 million. The other four villa and mansion projects are priced on request.
Which project has the most villa typologies?
Ramhan Island, with 19 distinct villa types across 3 to 7 bedrooms.
Do all five villa projects qualify for the Golden Visa?
Only Nawayef East clears the AED 2 million threshold at its published entry price. The others are on request and never presented as automatically eligible.
Which project is the most exclusive?
Bada Al Jubail, with nine mansion typologies, a private beach and mooring berth for each, and plots up to 6,000 sq m.
Can I compare two of these projects directly with my adviser?
Yes, Orven's advisers regularly walk buyers through side-by-side comparisons across the collection based on current pricing and availability.
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