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Saadiyat Grove in Abu Dhabi is set for a Q4 2026 opening, with luxury retail, hospitality and residences planned
Published: 9 October 2026 · 10:17 GST
Saadiyat Grove Abu Dhabi is scheduled to open in Q4 2026 on Saadiyat Island, where it is being positioned as a mixed-use district combining luxury retail, hospitality, residential living and culture. According to
The Business of Fashion
, the project sits at the heart of Abu Dhabi’s cultural district and is part of Aldar Development’s broader strategy for the area.
The publication reported that BoF spoke to Jonathan Emery, chief executive officer of Aldar Development, about the experience-led approach behind the scheme. The development is framed around more than one retail function, with the mix of uses intended to bring together shopping, accommodation, homes and cultural activity in a single destination.
That approach places Saadiyat Grove among the emirate’s more ambitious new developments, with its planned opening date giving the project a clear timeline. The Q4 2026 launch window is the main verified milestone attached to the scheme in the report.
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