Sei
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About the project
Sei Saadiyat is a residential development by Aldar on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, set within the island's cultural district. It sits close to landmarks including the Abrahamic Family House (1 km), Zayed National Museum (1.3 km), Manarat Al Saadiyat (1.2 km), Louvre Abu Dhabi (1.7 km) and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (2.3 km), with Abu Dhabi city centre 12 minutes away and Zayed International Airport 25 minutes. Renderings show apartment buildings with landscaped gardens and a swimming pool terrace.
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Sei payment plan
| Milestone | Share | On AED 3.0M |
|---|---|---|
| Down payment | 5% | AED 148K |
| During construction | 45% | AED 1.3M |
| On handover | 50% | AED 1.5M |
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Your purchase
| Milestone | When | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downpayment (5%) | On booking | AED 147,500 |
| During construction (45%) | ≈ AED 55,313 equivalent per month over 24 months | AED 1,327,500 |
| Handover (50%) | On completion | AED 1,475,000 |
| ADM fee (2%) | On booking | AED 59,000 |
| Admin / registration (est.) | On booking | AED 5,250 |
Sei prices and unit mix
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Saadiyat Island registered prices, against Sei
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Getting there by rail
All lines →Schools within reach
Latest published inspection ratings, KHDA (Dubai) and ADEK (Abu Dhabi). Drive times approximate. Full school checker →
Questions investors ask about Sei
What is the starting price at Sei?
Sei starts from AED 3.0M, across 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom. Prices move with each release; the pack carries the current list.
What is the Sei payment plan?
5% down payment, 45% during construction, 50% on handover, worked in dirhams on AED 3.0M in the table above. Every instalment is paid into the project’s regulator-controlled escrow account, with the 2% ADREC fee on top at registration.
When is Sei handover?
Aldar has announced handover in Q4 2030 and the project is listed as announced. The project completion checker on this site carries the RERA-inspected percentage for Dubai projects, refreshed monthly, which is the number to read against that date.
Where is Sei?
In Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The Saadiyat Island community guide on this site has the registered prices, rents and schools around it.
Does this qualify for the Golden Visa?
Yes, units from AED 2M qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa, including off-plan with a payment plan in progress. We handle the application as part of the purchase.
Is the project escrow-registered?
Escrow details are confirmed in the project pack, payments release to the developer only against certified construction progress.
What are the fees on top of the price?
2% ADREC transfer fee, admin/registration fees, and our brokerage fee is paid by the developer. You pay no commission buying off-plan through Equity Edge.