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Aldar Sells Out All 133 Waldorf Astoria Residences on Launch Day, Secures AED 850M

Published 28 May 2025PropertyStellar Editorial Team
Aldar Sells Out All 133 Waldorf Astoria Residences on Launch Day, Secures AED 850M

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Aldar has announced the complete sell-out of its Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas on the day of launch, raking in AED 850 million (US$231.45 million) in sales. As Yas Island’s first branded residences, the project received overwhelming demand from both local and international buyers, showcasing the growing appetite for luxury, hospitality-led living in Abu Dhabi.

Highlights:

  • All 133 units at Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas sold out on launch day
  • AED 850 million (US$231.45 million) in total sales revenue
  • 76% of buyers were international investors and expat residents
  • Buyers from the UK and China led global demand
  • 24% of buyers were UAE nationals
  • 66% of buyers were under the age of 45
  • 68% of units sold to first-time Aldar buyers
  • Project brings Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria brand to Abu Dhabi for the first time
  • Located on Yas Island overlooking Yas Links Golf Course and Yas Marina Circuit
  • Offers furnished 1-3 bedroom apartments, duplexes, and 4-bedroom penthouses

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