Chapman Taylor designed Saadiyat Island project in Abu Dhabi progresses to construction stage

Chapman Taylor-designed Saadiyat Beach District Residences project, part of the larger Saadiyat Island Masterplan for Nael & Bin Harmel, is progressing to the construction stage. Saadiyat Island, known for hosting some of Abu Dhabi's most ambitious developments, is set to welcome this world-class waterfront community, which blends luxury living with the island’s natural beauty.

The Saadiyat Beach District Residences will provide direct access to a private beach, featuring stunning southeast views of the mangroves and northwest vistas over Saadiyat Beach. Located strategically within close proximity to the island’s north beach, the development aims to create a vibrant, dynamic residential community that integrates seamlessly with the wider Saadiyat Island masterplan and connects to Abu Dhabi’s eastern city districts.

Designed to provide a luxury beachfront lifestyle, the development includes a variety of residential options—luxury apartments, townhouses, and villas—all complemented by 14,000m2 of community retail space, creating a hub for dining, shopping, and leisure.

Our vision emphasises a strong connection to the waterfront, creating an amenity-rich community that reflects a contemporary Islamic architectural style, all within a cohesive masterplan. The design captures the essence of the island’s natural surroundings, from white-sandy beaches to lush mangroves, offering a serene yet sophisticated living experience. With its high-end amenities and a focus on community, the Saadiyat Beach District is set to become a premier destination on Saadiyat Island.

Developed by Aldar, this project showcases the expertise of Prime Engineering, the main consultant, who appointed Chapman Taylor to design the development for our clients, Nayel Rashid Saif Alshamsi and Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri.

Chapman Taylor is proud to play a key role in shaping this exceptional residential development, working to bring the vision of a unique, luxury-driven community to life.

Olly Bradley-Barnard (BArch)

Director, Dubai

Olly joined Chapman Taylor’s Bangkok studio in 2012. During his time in South East Asia, he worked on a variety of award-winning projects in the region, including Mui Dinh Eco Park in Vietnam – winner of the prestigious MIPIM “Best Futura Mega Project” Award in 2018.

He joined our Dubai studio in 2018 to strengthen our presence in the region with his experience of designing in many different countries and cultures. He has worked on many key projects in the region, including a major mixed-use project in Madinah, Airport City in Jeddah and many important government-funded projects in Saudi Arabia.

Olly’s approach to projects is to create and develop a design concept that has a strong identity, informed by the place, the culture and other aspects of the development’s context.

Olly was promoted to the position of Director in our Dubai studio in 2022.

Areas of expertise:

Masterplanning / Mixed-use / Retail / Hospitality / Residential / Concept Design

David Wallace (B.Arch. Dip. Arch, RIBA)

Director, UK and Dubai

David joined Chapman Taylor’s London studio as a Director in 2015 and leads our work in the leisure and hospitality sectors.

He has over 25 years’ experience working internationally in the cinema sector, as well as the fast-moving Chinese hospitality market.

He has an established track-record and reputation for good design with an ability to deliver projects on time and to budget.

Areas of expertise:

Leisure / Hospitality

مدير بالمملكة المتحدة ودبي

انضم ديفيد إلى استوديو تشابمان تيلور في لندن كمدير في عام 2015 ويقود عملنا في قطاعي الترفيه والفندقة.

لديه خبرة تزيد عن 25 عامًا في العمل دوليًا في قطاع السينما ، بالإضافة إلى سوق الفندقة الصيني سريع الحركة.

لديه سجل حافل وسمعة في التصميم الجيد مع القدرة على تقديم المشاريع في الوقت المحدد والميزانية.

مجالات الخبرة:

الترفيه / الفندقة

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