Developer
Aldar is an Abu Dhabi developer with two Dubai communities, both joint ventures with Dubai Holding, and both known for selling out phases within days of release.
Two communities, both in Dubailand and both joint ventures with Dubai Holding. Athlon is a 1,492-residence active-living community whose first two phases sold out in 48 hours in 2024. Haven by Aldar was its Dubai debut, with 786 villas and townhouses sold out in its first two phases and handover expected in Q3 2027. Aldar publishes very little unit-level detail on either.
Release behaviour
Aldar does not drip-feed inventory the way Emaar does. It launches large phases that sell out in days, which changes what a published price means.
| Release | What Aldar published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Haven phases 1 and 2 | 786 villas and townhouses | Sold out November 2023, AED 3.1bn in sales |
| Athlon phases 1 and 2 | Part of 1,492 residences | Sold out in 48 hours, more than 1,000 homes, AED 4.1bn |
| Verdes by Haven | 660 units, per a brokerage reporting an Aldar announcement | Reported sold out within 72 hours |
Every figure in that table is Aldar’s own claim, published in its press releases rather than independently audited, and this page treats it as such. What it tells a buyer is not that the product is better than anyone else’s, but that the buying window is short. A price you read for an Aldar Dubai townhouse is almost always a launch price from a phase that has closed.
Communities
Both are Dubailand joint ventures with Dubai Holding.
Aldar Properties Athlon
Developer sold outFrom AED 2.8Mcommunity-wide starting price
AED 2.8M was the launch price for phase 1 in May 2024, not a current quote. Aldar states the first two phases sold out in 48 hours, so anything available now is either a later release or resale.
Aldar Properties Haven by Aldar
Developer sold outPrice awaiting verification
Phases 1 and 2 comprised 786 villas and townhouses and sold out in November 2023. Aldar publishes no townhouse-specific bedroom breakdown or price.
Disclosure
Unusually for this market, the corporate disclosure is strong and the project disclosure is thin.
| Item | Published? |
|---|---|
| Audited company accounts | Yes — Aldar is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange |
| Total residences per community | Yes, in launch press releases |
| Unit mix by bedroom | At community level only, not by cluster |
| Townhouse-specific prices | No |
| Payment plan | No |
| Handover date | For Haven only, in a press release |
| Built-up area or plot size | No |
Payment plans
Aldar publishes no plan on its own pages. What follows comes from a third-party guide and is labelled accordingly.
| Project | Reported structure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Haven, Athlon and Rise by Athlon | Reported 60/40 shape: about 5% on booking, about 55% across construction, 40% on handover. | Portal listingDealr.ae, independent third-party guide10 Sep 2026 |
| Verdes by Haven | Reported 10% down, about 50% during construction, 40% on handover. | Portal listingDealr.ae, independent third-party guide10 Sep 2026 |
| The Wilds by Aldar | Reported 10% on booking, about 55% during construction, 35% on handover. | Portal listingDealr.ae, independent third-party guide10 Sep 2026 |
The developer
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal entity | Aldar Properties PJSC |
| Founded | Founded 2004 |
| Listing | Listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ticker ALDAR) |
| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Delivery | Stated in March 2026 that it was on track to hand over more than 3,500 units during 2026 |
| Dubai track record | Both Dubai communities are recent; neither has been delivered yet |
Comparison
| Aldar | Emaar | DAMAC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public accounts | Yes, ADX-listed | Yes, DFM-listed | No, private since 2022 |
| Dubai townhouse communities | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Published prices | None | On nearly every project page | Almost none |
| Release pattern | Few large phases, sold out in days | Frequent small phases | Large themed clusters |
| Availability | Rarely any | Usually good | Usually good |
FAQ
Not at launch prices in the phases Aldar has announced as sold out. Athlon’s first two phases and Haven’s first two phases both sold out within days of release. Later phases and resale stock are the routes in, and neither is priced on Aldar’s own site.
AED 2.8M was the starting price at the phase 1 launch in May 2024. Aldar has not published a current figure, and since it states those phases sold out, that number should be read as a historical launch price rather than a quote.
The verifiable facts: it was founded in 2004, is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, publishes audited accounts, and stated in March 2026 that it was on track to hand over more than 3,500 units that year. Its Dubai communities are recent enough that it has not yet delivered a completed townhouse community in Dubai.
None is published on Aldar’s own project pages. Third-party guides report a 60/40 shape for Haven and Athlon, roughly 5% on booking, 55% across construction and 40% on handover. Treat that as indicative and get your own schedule in writing.
Aldar sells in fewer, larger, faster-selling releases, which means less availability but also less continuous new supply beside you. Emaar publishes prices; DAMAC publishes bedroom counts; Aldar publishes press releases. On disclosure of unit-level data, all three leave you asking.
Aldar phases sell out in days, which means the only way to buy at launch is to know before the launch. Tell us what you are looking for.
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Prices, availability, payment plans and handover schedules change. Verify current information with the developer or an authorised agent before committing to a purchase.