Talay is a premium villa community by Aldar created around family life, privacy and connection to the wider Marsa Al Saadiyat destination. The residential collection includes 4 to 6-bedroom villas, each designed with generous internal spaces, private gardens and contemporary architectural character.

Buyers can choose from different façade options, allowing individual homes to retain their own visual identity while remaining consistent with the wider community. The architecture also incorporates elements inspired by Emirati traditions, reinterpreted through a more contemporary design language.

Traditional references continue through Areesh-inspired boundary walls and screening elements, created with Emirati designer Abdalla Almulla. An Outdoor Majlis Pavilion reflects the social character of Emirati hospitality, while an Aflaj-inspired water feature introduces flowing water into the landscape.

Talay forms part of a much larger waterfront masterplan, with residents connected to beaches, marina facilities, landscaped spaces, retail, education and recreation. The project follows a 50/50 payment plan, with Talay expected to hand over in Q4 2029 and Talay Beach Villas in Q2 2031.

Talay is designed as a gated residential environment with 24/7 security, community maintenance and access to schools, beaches, retail, marina facilities and recreational destinations within the wider Marsa Al Saadiyat setting.

The architecture combines contemporary villa design with references to local building traditions. Areesh-inspired screening, the Outdoor Majlis Pavilion and the Aflaj water feature introduce regional character without making the community feel traditional in a literal sense.

The wider masterplan adds a strong waterfront dimension. Marsa Al Saadiyat includes an approximately 1 km continuous waterfront promenade, an 8 km beachfront coastline and a 350-berth marina designed to accommodate superyachts of up to approximately 101 metres.

Residents will also have access to landscaped open spaces, sports and fitness facilities, family amenities and beach-focused recreation, supporting a community built around both private villa living and active outdoor spaces.