Saadiyat Island is divided into several areas, and is set to be completed in phases leading up to 2018. Gated communities are the order of the day, with parks, health clubs and other island necessities conveniently adjacent. The new Louvre gallery, Guggenheim museum, Performing Arts Centre and a Gary Player coastal golf course (finished in autumn of this year) go beyond the call of mere ‘amenities’ – these will be found in the main shopping district. Soon to be built bridges will connect the island to the mainland; however, unless they get the roads right, this could end up being a tourist traffic nightmare.
To buy
Property isn’t on sale yet, but can be expected to be released in the near future.
