On 21 October 2026, Lucretia shared on Instagram six reasons why Hudayriyat Island is Abu Dhabi's most sought-after address. Centre stage: Wadeem Gardens, the latest villa phase launched by Modon, with a 25/75 payment plan.
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Hudayriyat Island villas are drawing more and more attention: in a post published on 21 October 2026 on our Instagram account @lucretia_immobilier, we set out six reasons why Hudayriyat Island has become Abu Dhabi's most sought-after address. The island, developed by the government-backed developer Modon, is now home to Wadeem Gardens, its latest phase of 4- to 6-bedroom villas. The project stands out for its 25/75 payment plan: 5% on booking, 25% in total during construction, then 75% that can be financed with a bank mortgage.
@lucretia_immobilier · 21 October 2026
6 reasons why Hudayriyat Island is Abu Dhabi's most sought-after address 🏝️ An island in the heart of the capital, a government-backed developer whose launches sell out in days, and a market that has already outpaced the whole of 2025 in just 8 months. At Wadeem Gardens, the latest phase launched by Modon: ✨ 4- to 6-bedroom villas you can customise 👉 5% on booking 👉 25% during construction 👉 Remaining 75% financed by the bank A villa on Abu Dhabi's most in-demand island, while tying up only a small share of your capital. Swipe to discover the 6 reasons 👉 💬 Comment "MODON" and we'll send you the full project brochure. #AbuDhabi #HudayriyatIsland #InvestirAbuDhabi #ImmobilierAbuDhabi #Modon
Key takeaways
- Hudayriyat Island sits in the heart of Abu Dhabi and is lined with 16 kilometres of private beaches, according to our Instagram post of 21 October 2026.
- Modon, the developer backed by the Abu Dhabi government, passed €3 billion in sales with its previous launch on the island, Golf Estates.
- Wadeem Gardens offers 4-, 5- and 6-bedroom villas listed by Modon from AED 8.7 million, with handover scheduled for Q2 2031.
- The Wadeem Gardens payment plan is a 25/75: 5% on booking, 25% cumulatively during construction, and 75% that can be bank-financed.
- In eight months, Abu Dhabi's 2026 property sales volume had already exceeded the whole of 2025, and villa prices rose by more than 20% year on year.
Why demand for Hudayriyat Island villas is so strong
Hudayriyat Island brings together three assets rarely found in one place: immediate proximity to central Abu Dhabi, a 16-kilometre waterfront of private beaches, and a public developer, Modon, in charge of the entire island. That scarcity attracts tenants and buyers alike, which supports liquidity in the local market.
The lifestyle has been designed with families in mind: international schools, clinics and shopping centres nearby, plus first-class leisure facilities such as Surf Abu Dhabi, the velodrome and kilometres of cycling tracks. For an investor, this is exactly the tenant profile high-end villas look for: stable, demanding families. Our guide Investing in Abu Dhabi places the island on the map of the capital's neighbourhoods.
Wadeem Gardens: customisable villas by Modon
Wadeem Gardens is the latest phase launched on Hudayriyat Island by Modon. Its 4- to 6-bedroom villas are customisable: buyers choose the exterior, the layout and the interior finishes. According to Modon's official factsheet, prices start at AED 8.7 million for a 4-bedroom, AED 10.2 million for a 5-bedroom and AED 11.6 million for a 6-bedroom, with handover announced for Q2 2031.
The developer's name carries real weight: Modon's launches sell within days, and Golf Estates, the previous project on the island, crossed the €3 billion sales mark.
A 25/75 payment plan in a fast-accelerating market
The Wadeem Gardens 25/75 plan works like this: 5% paid on booking, 25% in total settled during construction, then the remaining 75% bank-financeable on handover. Investors secure a villa on Abu Dhabi's most in-demand island while committing only a limited share of their capital until 2031.
The launch comes in a very dynamic market: in eight months, Abu Dhabi had already exceeded its sales volume for the whole of 2025, and villa prices rose by more than 20% in a year. Our detailed analysis is in the guide Abu Dhabi property market: trends, price momentum and outlook.
What it means for investors
Wadeem Gardens ticks the boxes we prioritise in the villa segment: a rare location, a public developer with a proven sales track record, and a schedule that caps your outlay at 25% during construction. The prospect of capital gains on handover and the quality of family rental demand on the island are genuine arguments, but they remain prospects, not guarantees.
We would flag two points. First, financing the 75% depends on securing a bank mortgage at handover in 2031: your borrowing capacity and UAE banks' lending conditions should be considered from the moment you book. Second, customising your villa means making layout and finish choices that directly affect rental value and resale.
Lucretia supports you from unit selection through to key handover, alongside our banking and legal partners on the ground. To plan your move as well, read our guide Moving to and living in Abu Dhabi as an expat investor, then ask us for the full project brochure.
Source: Original post on Instagram (@lucretia_immobilier) — 21 October 2026
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Léonard ARZOUNI
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Léonard is a luxury real estate consultant with more than six years of experience in the high-end market. He is fluent in French and English and assists an international clientele in the acquisition and management of exceptional properties, both residential and investment-oriented. His expertise covers property valuation, portfolio management and strategic negotiation, enabling him to develop tailor-made solutions adapted to each client's wealth objectives. He is appreciated for his rigour and attention to detail. Outside of work, Léonard is passionate about contemporary art, collecting works by emerging artists. He is a curious traveller who loves discovering new cultures.
