Manarat Living III

What is Manarat Living III and who builds it?

Manarat Living III is a planned apartment development on Saadiyat Island, Dubai, by Aldar Properties. The developer describes the scheme as a residential project close to Saadiyat's cultural attractions, with contemporary apartments and shared spaces intended for everyday use.

The listed facilities include a lobby, cinema, business centre and library, children's play zone, podcast studio, gaming room, fitness centre, studio or multipurpose room, cycle racks and a rooftop cinema. Treat this as the developer's stated amenity schedule, not as a promise that every facility will be available at handover or operate in the same form. Ask for the signed specification, drawings, service-charge estimate and rules for shared facilities.

The developer-stated target is Q4 2028, developer-stated target, checked 2026-10-29. Handover dates can move, so the sale agreement and the registered project record matter more than a brochure date.

What does the registered data say about the area?

The available Dubai Land Department registered figure for Dubai was AED 1,694 per sq ft, DLD registered median, September 2026. The same dataset records AED 4,448 per sq ft in Dubai Marina and JBR and AED 1,465 per sq ft in JVC, DLD registered medians, September 2026. These are area benchmarks, not a valuation of Manarat Living III. We do not have the project's unit sizes or a project-specific registered median in the supplied facts.

Dubai recorded 135,561 registered sales in H1 2026, DLD, H1 2026. That indicates substantial market activity, but it does not establish future price growth or resale liquidity for this development.

Confirm the project's registration number, escrow account and ownership status in the DLD's Dubai REST app or with the relevant authority. The supplied area label says Saadiyat Island, Dubai, while Saadiyat Island is commonly associated with Abu Dhabi; resolve that jurisdiction and registration point before signing or transferring funds.

How does the payment plan work at the starting price?

The stated payment plan is 65/35. During construction, 65% of the total price is due: AED 682,500, developer price list, checked 2026-10-29. On handover, 35% is due: AED 367,500, developer price list, checked 2026-10-29.

Worked example at the listed starting price of AED 1,050,000, developer price list, checked 2026-10-29:

• During construction: AED 1,050,000 × 65% = AED 682,500.
• At handover: AED 1,050,000 × 35% = AED 367,500.
• Total scheduled purchase payments: AED 1,050,000.

Ask for the exact instalment dates within the 65% construction portion. A headline 65/35 split does not show whether payments are monthly, linked to construction stages or subject to another schedule. Confirm whether the listed starting price is still available and whether any registration, administration, service-charge or other costs sit outside it.

Dubai Land Department's stated transfer fee is 4% of the purchase price, Dubai Land Department fee schedule; Property Finder DLD fees guide 2026. The supplied facts also state an Oqood fee of 4% of the off-plan price, paid once at Oqood registration, but this point has medium confidence and must be confirmed for this project's jurisdiction and contract.

What unit mix, sizes and prices are available?

The listed property type is apartments. The stated bedroom mix is studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom homes. The supplied facts provide a starting price of AED 1,050,000, developer price list, checked 2026-10-29, but do not provide unit-by-unit prices, internal areas, balconies, orientations, floor plans or availability.

We will not infer sizes or a per-square-foot price. Ask the developer for the current availability sheet and check that the unit number, net and gross areas, floor, view, parking allocation, balcony treatment and payment schedule match the reservation form and sale agreement. Confirm whether the starting price relates to a studio or another unit type; the facts do not say.

Who does it suit, and what should you check before reserving?

This may suit an owner-occupier who values an apartment near cultural and leisure destinations, or an investor comfortable with construction-stage risk and a substantial payment due before handover. It is less suitable for a buyer who needs immediate occupation, a fixed completion date, known rental evidence or a fully specified running cost today.

Before paying, check the following:

1. Confirm the project's registration, developer details, escrow account and status with the DLD's Dubai REST app or the relevant municipality. Dubai Law 8 of 2007 requires off-plan payments into a RERA-approved escrow account where applicable.
2. Confirm the sales agent's credentials. Sofia Sands Realty is listed as RERA 41793, and buyers deal direct with Sofia Sands on our own instructions with no agency fee. Verify the agency and broker credentials independently.
3. Read the reservation form and sale agreement for the cancellation terms, construction obligations, delay provisions, snagging process, defects liability, service charges and handover conditions.
4. Match every payment request to the agreed schedule and pay only to the registered escrow account where required. Do not rely on a personal account or an unverified bank instruction.
5. Ask for the developer's delivery record, completed-project references and current construction evidence. Aldar Properties is the named developer, but we have not been given a performance table for this particular scheme.
6. Check the ownership jurisdiction. The supplied brief identifies Saadiyat Island, Dubai; if the project is instead in Abu Dhabi, the applicable registration, escrow and fee process may differ.

There is no annual property tax or individual capital gains tax in the UAE, and residential sales are exempt from VAT under the stated conditions, UAE Federal Tax Authority VAT guidance; UAE tax framework, checked 29 Oct 2026. Confirm your own tax position and all transaction costs with a qualified adviser.

How does it compare with other Dubai benchmarks?

The registered Dubai median was AED 1,694 per sq ft, DLD registered median, September 2026. Dubai Marina and JBR recorded AED 4,448 per sq ft, while JVC recorded AED 1,465 per sq ft, DLD registered medians, September 2026. A comparison with Manarat Living III is not possible without verified unit areas and comparable registered transactions.

These figures are context only. They do not prove that the project is fairly priced, nor do they forecast appreciation, rent or resale demand.

Highlights

• Manarat Living III is an Aldar Properties apartment project with studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom homes.
• The listed starting price is AED 1,050,000, with 65% during construction and 35% at handover.
• The developer-stated target is Q4 2028, but handover dates can move.
• Unit sizes, detailed availability and project-specific registered pricing were not supplied and must be verified.
• Confirm jurisdiction, registration, escrow, contract terms and developer records before paying.

Payment plan

1. 1
   During Construction65% of total price (AED 682,500)
2. 2
   On Handover35% of total price (AED 367,500)

Developer payment plans are set per launch; we confirm the current schedule and any post-handover option in writing before you reserve.

Amenities

• Lobby
• Cinema
• Business Centre/Library
• Kid's Play Zone
• Podcast Studio
• Gaming Room
• Fitness Centre
• Studio/Multipurpose Room
• Cycle Racks
• Rooftop Cinema
• View All Amenities

Sources, dated

• developer price list, checked 2026-10-29
• DLD registered median, September 2026
• DLD, H1 2026
• developer-stated target, checked 2026-10-29
• Dubai Land Department / RERA, 2007
• UAE Federal Tax Authority VAT guidance; UAE tax framework, checked 29 Oct 2026