Distress Deal: 6-Bedroom Elite Villa in Haven by Aldar Phase 3, Sanctuary Cluster – AED 15,600,000

AED 900,000 Below Original Price (Incl. DLD) | 6BR Elite Villa Type 2 | 9,231 sq.ft BUA | Haven Phase 3 | Q3 2027

A compelling distress opportunity in one of Dubai’s most eagerly anticipated masterplan villa communities. This 6-bedroom Elite Villa Type 2 in the Sanctuary Cluster of Haven by Aldar Phase 3 is offered at AED 15,600,000 — AED 900,000 below the seller’s original purchase price including DLD fees of AED 16,500,000. With a built-up area of 9,231.34 sq.ft on a generous 9,832.40 sq.ft plot in the Sanctuary Cluster, this is one of the most spacious and premium villa configurations available within the Haven masterplan. Haven by Aldar is Aldar Properties’ flagship Dubai villa community — the first major masterplan villa project delivered by Aldar, the Abu Dhabi-listed developer behind Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, and some of the UAE’s most successful and acclaimed residential communities, into Dubai’s competitive luxury villa market. The Sanctuary Cluster designation signals the highest tier within Haven Phase 3’s residential hierarchy — a curated enclave of larger plot, more prestigious villa configurations within an already premium address. Handover Q3 2027 means the buyer is acquiring a near-to-delivery villa at a price that includes the seller’s DLD cost basis, delivering an effective acquisition below the total original cost of ownership. For villa investors, end-users, and families seeking a premium Aldar address in Dubai’s expanding northwest villa corridor, this listing represents the most efficient current entry point available into Haven Phase 3’s Sanctuary Cluster.

Property Highlights

• Project: Haven by Aldar — Phase 3
• Developer: Aldar Properties
• Location: Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubailand, Dubai
• Cluster: Sanctuary
• Villa Type: Elite Villa — Type 2
• Bedrooms: 6
• Built-Up Area (BUA): 9,231.34 sq.ft
• Plot Size: 9,832.40 sq.ft
• Handover: Q3 2027
• Asking Price: AED 15,600,000 (distress sale)
• Original Price (Including DLD): AED 16,500,000
• Saving vs Original Price (Incl. DLD): AED 900,000
• Status: Off-Plan – Near to Handover – Distress Property
• Ownership: Freehold – Open to all nationalities

About Haven by Aldar – Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai

Haven by Aldar is one of the most significant villa community launches in Dubai’s recent real estate history — the debut masterplan villa project of Aldar Properties in Dubai, carrying with it the full weight of a developer that has set the standard for master-planned community development in the UAE over the past two decades. Aldar Properties, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and one of the largest real estate developers in the Middle East, has built its reputation through some of the UAE’s most celebrated communities including Yas Acres, Saadiyat Grove, Al Raha Gardens, and Nurai Island — each characterised by an unwavering commitment to master planning quality, community infrastructure investment, green space integration, and long-term asset management that distinguishes an Aldar community from every other Dubai villa development. Haven itself is conceived around the idea of sanctuary — a word that the developer has translated into a physical masterplan philosophy of integrated green open spaces, community wellness infrastructure, woodland-inspired landscaping, and a genuine connection between the residential environment and the natural landscape. The Sanctuary Cluster within Phase 3 represents the premium tier of that vision — a distinguished residential zone within Haven where larger plot sizes, premium villa configurations, and a heightened sense of privacy and enclosure deliver the most sought-after living experience within the masterplan. Wadi Al Safa 5 in Dubailand provides an expansive and well-connected location with direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Ain Road (E66), placing Haven within reach of Dubai’s principal employment, retail, and lifestyle destinations while maintaining the spatial scale and landscaping depth that a true sanctuary community requires.

Community and Lifestyle

• Haven by Aldar is masterplanned around the concept of sanctuary living — integrated woodland trails, community parks, water features, and curated green corridors that create a genuine connection between residential life and a natural landscape environment
• The Sanctuary Cluster within Phase 3 is the premium residential designation — larger plots, more exclusive villa configurations, and an enhanced sense of enclosure and privacy within an already private gated community
• Aldar’s community management standards — applied across the developer’s full portfolio including Yas Island and Saadiyat Island — ensure a level of ongoing maintenance, community operations, and asset stewardship that sustains long-term property values and residential quality
• The 9,832.40 sq.ft plot and 9,231.34 sq.ft BUA deliver a villa of genuine mansion scale — a spatial generosity that supports multi-generational family living, private outdoor entertaining, landscaped garden design, and all the spatial requirements of a premium Dubai luxury family villa
• Wadi Al Safa 5’s expanding residential corridor creates a growing community context that will benefit from the pipeline of retail, education, healthcare, and hospitality infrastructure already committed to the broader Dubailand area
• Suited to large families, multi-generational households, high-net-worth residents seeking a prestigious Aldar address in Dubai, and long-term investors acquiring a flagship villa asset from one of the UAE’s most trusted developers

Villa Specifications — Elite Villa Type 2

• Type: Elite Villa — Type 2 (the premium Elite configuration within Haven Phase 3)
• Bedrooms: 6 bedrooms
• Built-Up Area: 9,231.34 sq.ft — a genuinely large family villa with room dimensions commensurate with the Elite designation
• Plot Size: 9,832.40 sq.ft — generous outdoor space allowing for landscaped garden, private pool, and outdoor entertaining areas
• Cluster: Sanctuary — the premium residential cluster within Haven Phase 3
• Configuration: Detailed room breakdown, bathroom count, study and maid’s room provision, garage, balconies, terrace and private garden configuration available on request with the full Aldar floor plan
• Finish Standard: Aldar’s Elite specification — the developer’s highest residential finish quality tier, encompassing premium flooring, kitchen fittings, bathroom fixtures, and architectural detailing
• Outdoor Space: Plot of 9,832.40 sq.ft provides ample garden, terrace, and private outdoor living space — one of the most commercially and lifestyle-valuable features of an Elite Sanctuary villa at this scale

Amenities

• Haven Community Park — a central green open space at the heart of the masterplan with jogging tracks, outdoor gym, children’s play areas, and landscaped picnic areas
• Woodland walking and cycling trails — integrated into the masterplan as a continuous network of green pedestrian corridors connecting all phases and clusters
• Community swimming pool and aquatic leisure facilities
• Fitness centre and wellness hub
• Dedicated children’s play zones and splash areas
• Basketball and multi-sport courts
• Retail plaza and community convenience retail within the masterplan
• Community clubhouse and residents’ lounge
• Gated community with 24-hour security
• Managed community operations and maintenance to Aldar’s portfolio standard

Layout and Floor Plan — Elite Villa Type 2, 6 Bedrooms

This Elite Villa Type 2 in Haven Phase 3’s Sanctuary Cluster spans 9,231.34 sq.ft of built-up area across a plot of 9,832.40 sq.ft — a scale of residential provision that is genuinely exceptional in Dubai’s off-plan villa market at this price tier. Aldar’s Elite designation for this villa type reflects the developer’s highest specification standard for internal finishes, architectural quality, kitchen and bathroom fittings, and spatial proportion. At 9,231.34 sq.ft BUA for a 6-bedroom configuration, the villa delivers room sizes and living spaces that are among the most generous available in any currently delivering Dubai masterplan villa community. The typical Elite Villa Type 2 configuration in Haven Phase 3 would be expected to include ground floor formal and informal living areas, a dining space, a fully fitted premium kitchen, one or more ground floor en-suite bedrooms, a maid’s room, a laundry, and a double or single garage; upper floor master suite with walk-in wardrobe and premium en-suite, secondary bedrooms each with en-suite or adjacent bathrooms, a family room or study, and balcony or terrace access. The 9,832.40 sq.ft plot provides a generous private outdoor envelope for a landscaped garden, private pool (subject to owner fit-out), outdoor terrace, and entertaining areas. The detailed architectural floor plan, Aldar Elite specification sheet, and room-by-room configuration for this specific unit in Haven Phase 3 Sanctuary are available on request. Please contact us for the full documentation package.

Payment and Handover

This is an off-plan secondary market distress sale. Pricing summary with full context:

• Asking Price: AED 15,600,000
• Original Price (Including DLD Fees Paid by Seller): AED 16,500,000
• Saving vs Original Total Cost: AED 900,000
• BUA: 9,231.34 sq.ft | Plot: 9,832.40 sq.ft
• Cluster: Sanctuary | Type: Elite Villa — Type 2
• Handover: Q3 2027

The buyer assumes the remaining payment plan instalments payable to Aldar Properties. The exact amounts already paid and outstanding, the milestone payment schedule, and any approaching instalment amounts are available on request from the seller’s SPA documentation. It is important to note that the seller’s original price of AED 16,500,000 includes the Dubai Land Department transfer fee paid at the time of original purchase. The buyer at AED 15,600,000 would still pay a DLD transfer fee of typically 4% (approximately AED 624,000) on the secondary market transfer. This DLD cost should be factored into total acquisition budgeting. Additionally, Aldar NOC and admin charges, trustee and conveyancing fees, and applicable community service charges are available on request. Independent legal verification is strongly recommended before proceeding. This is a freehold property available to all nationalities.

Location and Connectivity

• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311): Direct access — the primary arterial connecting Dubailand to the full Dubai road network
• Al Ain Road (E66): Accessible within minutes — the second major highway serving Wadi Al Safa
• Global Village: Approximately 10 minutes by car — the UAE’s largest seasonal entertainment and cultural destination
• IMG Worlds of Adventure: Approximately 10 minutes by car
• Dubai Safari Park: Approximately 10 minutes by car
• Mirdif City Centre: Approximately 15 minutes by car
• Dubai Hills Mall: Approximately 20 minutes by car
• Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa: Approximately 25 minutes by car
• Dubai International Airport: Approximately 25 minutes by car
• DIFC and Business Bay: Approximately 25 minutes by car
• Dubai Creek Harbour: Approximately 20 minutes by car
• Mall of the Emirates: Approximately 25 minutes by car

Why Invest in This Haven Phase 3 Sanctuary Elite Villa

• AED 900,000 below seller’s total cost basis: The seller’s original price of AED 16,500,000 included the Dubai Land Department fee — the buyer acquires the villa below the seller’s all-in original cost, a rare and commercially significant position in any Aldar secondary market transaction
• Aldar brand — UAE’s most trusted master developer: Aldar Properties is the UAE’s most established and institutionally respected master-planned community developer — a publicly listed company with a 20-year track record of delivering communities that sustain and grow long-term value. Their debut Dubai villa community carries the full Aldar brand premium and the commitment to post-handover community management that distinguishes Aldar from almost every other Dubai villa developer
• 9,231.34 sq.ft BUA + 9,832.40 sq.ft plot — mansion-scale at AED 15.6M: At AED 1,689 per sq.ft of BUA for an Elite Sanctuary villa in a flagship Aldar masterplan, this represents compelling structural value relative to comparable premium villa product in Dubai Hills Estate, Arabian Ranches, and Mohammed Bin Rashid City
• Sanctuary Cluster — the premium address within the premium project: Within Haven Phase 3, the Sanctuary designation signals the most exclusive residential cluster — larger plots, more prestigious villa configurations, and the highest tier of the masterplan hierarchy. Sanctuary assets will command a persistent premium in the Haven secondary market relative to non-Sanctuary clusters
• Haven — the concept that will define a decade: Aldar’s sanctuary philosophy — woodland trails, green corridors, wellness infrastructure, and genuine connection to a curated natural landscape — is exactly the product that Dubai’s luxury family villa market has been demanding and that no other developer has delivered at this scale. Haven will appreciate as both the concept and the Aldar brand build recognition and demand in Dubai’s long-term villa market
• Q3 2027 handover — defined timeline: Near-to-delivery with a clear handover quarter that limits remaining construction risk and establishes a concrete path to occupation or rental income
• Freehold ownership: Open to all nationalities with full Dubai Land Department title deed on handover

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