The Source, Saadiyat Island

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The Source is an off-plan residential project in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Located within Saadiyat Grove, the project by Aldar Properties will have 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Potential residents can buy these units with a convenient payment plan, with handovers expected in Q3 2026.

Residents in The Source at Saadiyat Grove will find a swimming pool, lounge space and a panoramic podium overlooking the Zayed National Museum. Children will find a dedicated play area, whereas, for fitness, there will be multiple gyms, a rooftop Zen garden and a yoga facility.

Saadiyat Island is a popular residential area in Abu Dhabi. Located between Jubail Island and Al Reem Island, it is well-connected to the rest of the emirate via Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street. The island has several beaches, hotels, leisure venues, sports facilities and green spaces.

• Type of building: Residential
• Expected date of completion: Q3 2026
• Location: Saadiyat Island
• Developer: Aldar Properties
• Unit type: 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments
• Amenities: Rooftop Zen garden, panoramic pool, residents’ lounge, squash courts, kids’ play areas and yoga space

A panoramic podium at The Source will offer views of the Zayed National Museum. Moreover, the project will feature a panoramic pool, squash courts, multi-functional space and indoor and outdoor play areas. 

Fitness enthusiasts will find multiple community gyms in The Source, along with a rooftop Zen garden, yoga space, meditation room and thermal suites, including a sauna and steam room. Residents will also find a coworking lounge.

PARKING

Residents will get ample covered parking in The Source, Saadiyat Island. 

ELEVATORS

There will be multiple high-speed elevators in The Source. 

SECURITY, CENTRAL AIR-CONDITIONING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Security and maintenance staff will be present to ensure the safety and comfort of residents.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing The Source floor plans.

The Source, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, will feature 204 residential units, including 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. 

1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS IN THE SOURCE

1-bedroom apartments in The Source Abu Dhabi will include a bathroom, living/dining area, powder room, laundry, kitchen and balcony. Some units will also come with a study. The covered areas will be around 846 sq. ft.

2-BEDROOM APARTMENTS IN THE SOURCE

2-bedroom apartments in The Source will have two bathrooms, a living/dining area, a powder room, a laundry, a store room, a kitchen and one or two balconies. Some units will include a maid’s room and bathroom. The covered areas will range from 1,429 sq. ft. to 4,951 sq. ft. 

3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS IN THE SOURCE

3-bedroom apartments in The Source Abu Dhabi will have three bathrooms, a living/dining area, a powder room, a laundry, a store room, a kitchen, a maid’s room with bathroom, a home office and one or two balconies. Some units will also feature a study. The covered areas will range from 2,271 sq. ft. to 2,529 sq. ft.

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street is a 7-minute drive from the project’s location. Residents can connect with other areas in the city via this highway. As for public transportation near The Source Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, one can find taxis and buses nearby.

BUS STATIONS NEAR THE SOURCE

Saadiyat Beach Gate B Bus Stop is the nearest Abu Dhabi bus service option. It is about a 7-minute drive away from The Source, Saadiyat Island and is serviced by bus 94.

Residents will be able to dine at various restaurants in Saadiyat Island. Some of the popular ones are: 

• Larte Ristorante
• Beirut Sur Mer
• Valgerand - Nordic Grill
• Ting Irie
• Black Tap

All these restaurants near The Source are located within an 8-minute drive. One can enjoy cuisines like Arabic, American, Italian, Jamaican and Lebanese.

Popular supermarkets near The Source include: 

• Carrefour Market
• Spinneys
• Leen Express

All these stores are accessible within an 11-minute drive from the project’s location. Carrefour Market is counted among the best supermarkets in Abu Dhabi.

• Louvre Abu Dhabi
• Zayed National Museum
• Soul Beach

LOUVRE ABU DHABI

Louvre Abu Dhabi exhibits works from artists from around the world and holds four exhibitions each year in collaboration with Louvre in France. The art museum is about an 8-minute drive from the project’s location.

ZAYED NATIONAL MUSEM

Scheduled to open in 2025, the Zayed National Museum will be shaped like the wings of a falcon, one of the national symbols of the UAE. Visitors will find exhibits relating to the country’s formation and illustrious history. It is about a 5-minute drive away. 

SOUL BEACH

Soul Beach is located about a 6-minute drive from The Source. Counted among the best picnic spots in Abu Dhabi, the one-kilometre-long beach has more than 400 parasol-flanked sunbeds, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the views of the Arabian Gulf.

WHAT ARE THE APARTMENT TYPES IN THE SOURCE?

Apartment types in The Source include 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. 

HOW MANY PHASES ARE THERE IN THE SOURCE?

After the successful launch of the first phase, Aldar Properties has recently launched The Source II offering 148 residential units. 

WHEN IS THE SOURCE EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED?

The Source is expected to be completed in Q3 2026.

Featured image credit: Aldar Properties