The Dunes

Abu Dhabi's largest developer, Aldar Properties, has unveiled the latest phase of Saadiyat Reserve, a residential project on Saadiyat Island called The Dunes. The new phase of the project will consist of 83 luxury villas of 4 and 5-bedrooms, ranging from 5,801 square feet to 7,384 square feet. The complex will also offer 4 types of luxury finishings with colour schemes varying between Cool Premium, Cool Standard, Warm Premium and Warm Standard. 

Interested buyers have the opportunity to choose a villa with spacious living areas according to their specific requirements, as well as choosing the style and layout of the villas based on their own preferences. Key features of the villa design include high-performance soundproofing and glazing, a solar water heating system, LED lighting, roofing materials with high solar reflectivity and the use of low-organic paint. Based on buyer feedback and recent building trends, it is proposed that each villa in The Dunes will have an office and the kitchens will have wet and dry finishes. 

Residents of Saadiyat Reserve The Dunes will have a number of high-end amenities, as well as access to: 
 

• Amphitheater, school and mosque.
• Shopping outlets and children's play areas in the community.
• Sports fields anda tennis field.
• Swimming pools and fitness areas.
• A pedestrian and bicycle network is also expected to connect all areas of the community.

Another feature of the project is its close proximity to the natural environment. The Dunes is located on a protected island with a wildlife sanctuary, surrounded by white sandy beaches and gorgeous mangroves. A number of organizations, including the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), are working hard to protect the various animal and plant species on Saadiyat Island and throughout the emirate. It is also worth noting that in support of the UAE's In-Country Value (ICV) programme, Aldar plans to use as many locally produced materials as possible in the construction of the project to reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the environment.