Aldar sets Saadiyat Grove for Q4 opening

Aldar has set the opening date for Saadiyat Grove, its upcoming luxury retail and fine-dining destination in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District, for the fourth quarter of 2026. The development will feature over 100 global brands and 20 new concepts entering the region for the first time. Nestled between the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Grove will also be close to the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi.

Covering one square mile, the destination is designed to seamlessly blend shopping, dining, culture, hospitality, offices, homes, and wellness facilities within a single district. The layout prioritizes pedestrian movement, drawing inspiration from traditional Emirati hospitality, with visitors guided through retail, dining, and cultural spaces as part of a cohesive experience.

Retail highlights include exclusive brands like Audemars Piguet, Brunello Cucinelli, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chaumet, Dior, Fendi, James Perse, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co, Valentino, and Van Cleef & Arpels, with Japanese retailer BEAMS debuting in the UAE. Aldar emphasizes experiential retail, with luxury brands showcasing their heritage, craftsmanship, and brand stories.

The dining component will introduce several innovative concepts, such as Alain Ducasse Café, Monsieur Paul, Kokoro Handroll Bar, and Momofuku. Additionally, Saadiyat Grove will host Abu Dhabi's first Time Out Market, featuring 16 kitchens, beverage concepts, and entertainment experiences. Dining options at the adjacent Louvre Residences Abu Dhabi will expand the food and beverage offerings.

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chair of Aldar, views Saadiyat Grove as a cornerstone of the company's strategy for Saadiyat Island and Abu Dhabi, aiming to create a unique proposition for residents, visitors, and businesses. Aldar Group CEO Talal Al Dhiyebi views the project as a new era for luxury retail in Abu Dhabi, aiming to attract international visitors and bolster the emirate's economy.

The mixed-use scheme will encompass 25,000 square meters of Grade-A office space, a 2,200-square-meter executive club, a 7,000-square-meter cultural venue, and a 2,000-square-meter wellness center. Over 1,000 residential homes will be constructed across three luxury developments. Aldar sees the project as a significant extension of Abu Dhabi's premium retail offerings and a catalyst for increased visitor spending, private-sector investment, and job creation within the city's expanding cultural cluster.