Saadiyat Cultural District is one of the Middle East’s fastest growing hot spots and Mandarin Oriental Residences Saadiyat Cultural District will be its most exclusive address. On the doorstep of the museum constellation, the 113 new homes are set within a sculptural building designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), with interiors by New York-based Lillian Wu Studio.

Positioned opposite Zayed National Museum and minutes from Soul Beach, the development offers one- to four-bedroom residences and five-bedroom penthouses, each with floor-to-ceiling windows, ambient lighting and views of the museum’s fountains. Interiors combine light wood, organic forms and metal accents to create a calm, tactile atmosphere, with buyers offered a choice between light or dark finish palettes.

Each residence includes bespoke detailing—from grand chandeliers to veined marble bathrooms—alongside open-plan kitchens and expansive terraces. Master suites offer direct outdoor access and panoramic views of the surrounding cultural district.

Residents benefit from signature Mandarin Oriental amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a wellness studio, cinema, squash court and a spa offering holistic treatments. The property also features the brand’s cake shop, a private dining room and a residents’ lounge.

Part of the broader Saadiyat Cultural District, the development places residents within walking distance of institutions such as Louvre Abu Dhabi, the forthcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena. Prices start from US $1.8 million.

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