Aldar develops master-planned residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, education, logistics, and mixed-use communities in Abu Dhabi and elsewhere in the UAE, Egypt, and the United Kingdom, serving residents, international buyers, investors, tenants, students, and visitors through sales, leasing, management and investment.
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AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noya Community RetailYas Island, Abu Dhabi | 8.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.7/ 10 |
The building-level Google-derived place page reports 4.5/5 from 86 reviews, which sets the anchor at 8.5/10 under the requested conversion curve. The written commentary is predominantly positive about convenience and service, supporting a modest upward adjustment, while the isolated noise and fit-out complaints do not justify a larger deduction. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The published building-level review set describes Noya Plaza as a convenient local destination: one reviewer praised that it has “all you need,” including groceries, food, coffee, pharmacy and salons, while another highlighted “fresh and clean” Waitrose products. The main operational criticism was that it was “always very noisy,” with multiple loud music sources; another review said some places were still closed or under construction. | ||
| Yasmina American SchoolKhalifa City, Abu Dhabi | 8.2/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 |
Yellow Slate publishes the only building-specific aggregate located: 5.0/5 from five parent reviews. Because the anchor has fewer than ten reviews, the score is kept within one point of the prescribed 6.5 baseline rather than using the raw 10/10 conversion; no recurring complaint or independently rated dissenting platform was found. | |||
Published school-review material describes the campus as having “expansive facilities of excellent quality” and “state-of-the-art facilities,” including renovated classrooms, sports spaces and two pools. These are editorial or school-supplied facility descriptions rather than resident reports of plumbing, HVAC, leaks, waterproofing or other building-system performance; no such infrastructure complaints were found. | The published material is largely pre-opening/editorial rather than resident feedback: the school says it will provide “open communication with parents,” while WhichSchoolAdvisor records “little feedback from parents” at the time of its review. The only aggregate located is Yellow Slate's 5.0/5 from five parent reviews, but no individual comments were available to identify concrete management, staff, security or upkeep themes. | ||
| London Square CroydonCroydon, London240 units | 8.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.0/ 10 |
The largest published building-specific review base found was 9 reviews, with Google/Maps reproduced as 4.2/5; the stated conversion curve places 4.2 between 4/5 = 7 and 4.5/5 = 8.5, giving 7.8 before commentary. Mostly positive written feedback about quality and winter gardens supports a small upward adjustment, while the isolated minor complaints do not justify a downward adjustment. | |||
The written feedback read contains positive observations about the physical product: “Very high quality and winter garden as free spaces !” and “Lovely spec and winter grade.” A separate listing describes the flat as in “excellent condition” with “modern fixtures and fittings,” but this is an agent/listing assessment rather than a resident engineering report; no structural failure, leak, HVAC or plumbing complaint was found. | The review evidence is generally favourable: residents described the development as “Very high quality” and “Modern and beautiful,” while the published development material lists a 24-hour concierge, rooftop terraces, podium garden and Wi-Fi lounge. The main negative review called it “Expensive” and “No Parking at all,” and also said it was “No pet friendly”; these are single minor complaints, not recurring operational failures. | ||
| Muna British Academy — Saadiyat Lagoons campusSaadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi | 7.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.3/ 10 |
WhichSchoolAdvisor’s 4.2/5 aggregate from 14 reviews is the largest clearly stated review base and converts to 7/10 under the supplied curve. Published commentary repeatedly praises happiness, communication and caring staff, but explicitly cautions that the parent feedback predates the August 2025 relocation, so the uplift is limited and the score should not be read as a fully current resident-year assessment. | |||
Published coverage describes the Saadiyat campus as a purpose-built, premium environment with modern, spacious classrooms, specialist laboratories, an auditorium, and extensive sports facilities. The campus is reported to hold an Estidama Pearl 5 rating; no reviewed source reported structural defects, leaks, HVAC failures, plumbing problems, or other physical-system failures. | The strongest published feedback is about daily life: parents describe a nurturing, communicative school where children are happy, confident and supported, with teachers described as “caring” and “professional.” The main current uncertainty is that WhichSchoolAdvisor says its 4.2/5 parent feedback reflects experiences before relocation, so it does not yet establish how fully the former close-knit culture has carried into the larger Saadiyat campus. |
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Aldar and Mubadala established joint ventures to own and manage Abu Dhabi retail, income-generating real estate, island communities and a logistics park.
Aldar Projects manages a portfolio of government housing and infrastructure projects for the Government of Abu Dhabi.
Aldar has a joint venture with Dubai Holding to develop three master-planned communities.
Aldar identifies DP World as a partner in its logistics partnership.
Aldar acquired two build-to-suit logistics assets in KEZAD from AD Ports Group.
Al Dhafra Desert Resort reopened under IHG’s Vignette Collection.
Aldar Properties ('Aldar’) and Mubadala Investment Company (‘Mubadala') extend their long-standing strategic partnership
The partnership aims to unlock greater value for both parties and drive further transformation and growth of Abu Dhabi as a global business and lifestyle destination.
The platform manages a sizeable portfolio of projects at various stages of development for the Government of Abu Dhabi.
Aldar Projects, which manages Aldar's fee-based development management business, including AED 45 billion of government housing and infrastructure projects
the strategic joint venture with Dubai Holding to develop three master-planned communities
the strategic joint venture with Dubai Holding to develop three master-planned communities
a logistics partnership with DP World
a logistics partnership with DP World
two Grade A build-to-suit assets in KEZAD acquired from AD Ports Group
two Grade A build-to-suit assets in KEZAD acquired from AD Ports Group
Al Dhafra Desert Resort reopened in Q1 2025 under IHG’s Vignette Collection
Al Dhafra Desert Resort reopened in Q1 2025 under IHG’s Vignette Collection
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| United Arab Emirates | active 5 projects tracked |
| Egypt | active 0 projects tracked |
| United Kingdom | active 1 project tracked |
| Other | 2 of 6 |
| Retail | 2 of 6 |
| Office | 1 of 6 |
| Mixed use | 1 of 6 |
We want to first cement this JV as what it came up to be.https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/16/cnbc-interview-with-he-mohamed-khalifa-al-mubarak-chairman-aldar-properties.html
Mohamed is a graduate of Northeastern University (USA), with a double major in Economics and Political Science.
Mohamed is a graduate of Northeastern University (USA), with a double major in Economics and Political Science.
#### H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak
In addition, his Excellency is Chairman of Miral Asset Management, where he has led the transformation of key areas within the Emirate, including Yas Island
KAM: You know at the moment, we’re just focusing on this joint venture. There’s a lot that we have to do. These are two massive projects. We want to first cement this JV as what it came up to be.
H.E. Mohamed Al Mubarak is a member of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, overseeing some of the Emirate’s most significant institutions across the culture, tourism, media, entertainment, and real estate sectors
H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak Chairman of the Board
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service; Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University, both in the U.S.A.
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service; Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University, both in the U.S.A.
#### H.E. Waleed Ahmed Almokarrab Al Muhairi
Board Positions: Chairman of Waha Capital, Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), the U.S.-UAE Business Council, Mubadala Capital and Vice Chair of M42, and Aldar.
Prior to joining the MIC Group, Waleed worked with the UAE Offsets Programme Bureau as a senior projects manager.
Waleed is MIC Deputy Group CEO and has strategic oversight of MIC’s broad investment portfolio and special projects at the MIC Group level.
Board Positions: ... Vice Chair of M42, and Aldar.
His Excellency holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from United Arab Emirates University.
His Excellency holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from United Arab Emirates University.
#### H.E. Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi
His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi is the UAE Minister of Investment and serves as the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of ADQ.
He is also the Second Vice Chairman of Aldar Properties.
The new group operating model reflects Aldar’s growth and maturity and builds on the robust governance and exceptional talent we have on boardAbu Dhabi Media Office 31 January 2021https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/infrastructure/aldar-announces-new-group-operating-model-as-it-embarks-on-the-next-phase-of-growth/
The global economic landscape has seen significant changes in recent years, from supply chain disruptions to the accelerated shift towards e-commerce.https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/articles-interviews/market-landscape-talal-al-dhiyebi-group-ceo-aldar-properties-on-the-technology-and-sustainability-trends-shaping-demand-interview/
Talal is a graduate of Electrical Engineering from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Talal is a graduate of Electrical Engineering from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
#### Talal Al Dhiyebi
Group Chief Executive Officer at ALDAR Properties PJSC
“The new group operating model reflects Aldar’s growth and maturity and builds on the robust governance and exceptional talent we have on board”, said Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group Chief Executive Officer, Aldar.
AL DHIYEBI: The global economic landscape has seen significant changes in recent years, from supply chain disruptions to the accelerated shift towards e-commerce.
Group Chief Executive Officer - ALDAR (Current) Jan 2021 - Present
Under his leadership, Aldar has expanded its geographic footprint outside of Abu Dhabi to the neighbouring emirates of Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, and internationally to Egypt and Europe.
Designation Group Chief Executive Officer, Aldar Properties
We take sustainability very seriously. As a company, we are growing very fast, but we want to grow in a very disciplined manner, financially disciplined, but also disciplined from a societal and a community and environmental point of viewThe National March 22, 2024https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2024/03/22/aldar-aims-for-84bn-in-sales-this-year-with-plans-to-issue-green-sukuk/
Faisal holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Faisal holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
as well as a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the American University of Sharjah.
as well as a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the American University of Sharjah.
#### Faisal Falaknaz
Faisal Falaknaz Aldar Properties PJSC
Faisal ... held several senior roles working for sovereign wealth funds and public companies such as Mubadala Investment Company and Emaar Properties.
Faisal ... held several senior roles working for sovereign wealth funds and public companies such as Mubadala Investment Company and Emaar Properties.
“We take sustainability very seriously. As a company, we are growing very fast, but we want to grow in a very disciplined manner, financially disciplined, but also disciplined from a societal and a community and environmental point of view,” Mr Falaknaz said.
Group Chief Financial & Sustainability Officer - ALDAR (Current) Mar 2023 - Present
In his role, Faisal is responsible for a broad remit that covers finance, corporate finance, investor relations, treasury, group digital services, and sustainability.
Faisal Falaknaz Group Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer, Aldar Properties
holds an MSc in Finance from London Business School, UK.
holds an MSc in Finance from London Business School, UK.
Jassem Saleh Busaibe
Prior to joining Aldar, he was the Chief Finance Officer at SENAAT
previously served as CEO of Arady Properties.
Prior to joining Aldar, he was the Chief Finance Officer at SENAAT and previously served as CEO of Arady Properties.
Chief Executive Officer, Aldar Investment at Aldar Properties PJSC
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muna British Academy — Saadiyat Lagoons campus | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Saadiyat Island | other | — | — | 27,000 m² | — | — | 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | Oct 2025 | +3.5 mo (−2.0 to +9.0) | sourced | completed |
| Yasmina American School | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Khalifa City | other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | +2.5 mo (−3.0 to +8.0) | sourced | completed |
| Yas Golf Collection Community Retail | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Yas Island | retail | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 | Apr 2025 – Jun 2025 | −3.0 mo (−5.0 to −1.0) | sourced | completed |
| Yas Place | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Yas Island | office | — | 12 | — | — | — | 2024 | February 06, 2024 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | Apr 2025 – Jun 2025 | −1.5 mo (−8.0 to +5.0) | sourced | completed |
| Noya Community Retail | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Yas Island | retail | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2025 – Mar 2025 | — | not scorable | completed |
| London Square Croydon | London, United Kingdom Croydon | mixed use | 2401 | — | — | — | — | 2022 | Saturday 15th October 2022 | Sep 2023 – Nov 2023 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | +8.5 mo (+2.0 to +15.0) | sourced | completed |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young Middle East (Abu Dhabi Branch) |
| Moody’s | Baa2 stable outlook · February 10, 2025 |
| Moody’s | Baa1 stable outlook · February 10, 2025 |
| Moody’s | Baa3 February 10, 2025 |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 6, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 15, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 15, 2026 |
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