Master-planned community · Abu Dhabi
Masdar City
Masdar City is a sustainability-focused district and free zone next to Zayed International Airport, developed by Masdar.
- Projects listed
- 4
- From
- AED 530K
- Developers
- 2
- Handover
- Jun 2027
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Masdar City is a planned district of about 6 sq km near Zayed International Airport, begun in 2006 by Masdar, part of the state-owned Mubadala Investment Company. It combines a business free zone, research institutions and housing, and is built around low-energy design. Buildings are generally required to meet Estidama Pearl sustainability ratings.
Its tenants include the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Khalifa University's Masdar campus and Siemens Energy's regional office. Existing housing includes Masdar-owned Eco-Residences and third-party buildings such as Oasis, Leonardo Residence and Al Mahra Residence.
Masdar City is on Abu Dhabi's 2019 list of freehold investment zones. Newer projects include Burtville's Ville 11, handed over in 2026, and a 1.4 million sq m villa and townhouse community announced by Taraf and Masdar City in September 2025.
- Planned district of about 6 sq km, begun in 2006
- Designated freehold investment zone under Abu Dhabi's 2019 property law
- Home to IRENA's headquarters and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
- Buildings are generally required to meet Estidama Pearl sustainability ratings
- Taraf and Masdar City plan more than 1,000 villas and townhouses on 1.4 million sq m
- Next to Zayed International Airport
Why buyers look at Masdar City
Freehold ownership
Masdar City is on Abu Dhabi's 2019 list of investment zones open to foreign freehold buyers.
Employment base
The free zone and institutions such as IRENA and MBZUAI bring a steady working population.
Sustainability standards
Developments follow Estidama Pearl ratings and low-energy design principles.
Airport access
The district sits next to Zayed International Airport.
Growing housing supply
New apartment, villa and townhouse projects are under construction or launching.
Landmarks and lifestyle
- Sustainable living
- Apartments
- Townhouses
- Villas
- Parks
- Research and education
- Walkable
IRENA Headquarters
Global headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency, completed in 2015.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
A graduate research university for artificial intelligence.
Khalifa University (Masdar campus)
A research and graduate campus in the city.
Siemens Energy building
A LEED Platinum regional office building.
Eco-Residences
Masdar-owned residential blocks rated LEED Platinum and 3 Pearl Estidama.
Al Masar Park
A green space linked to the planned Taraf and Masdar City villa community.
Off-plan projects in Masdar City
Every published project in the area with its starting price, payment plan and handover.
Homes on file in Masdar City
By bedroom count, from the unit types of the published projects.
Where Masdar City sits
Questions buyers ask about Masdar City
Can foreigners buy in Masdar City?
Yes. Masdar City is one of the investment zones where Abu Dhabi's 2019 law allows freehold ownership for all nationalities.
Who develops Masdar City?
Masdar City, part of Mubadala Investment Company, is the master developer, and third-party developers build on plots.
Is Masdar City a free zone?
Yes, it includes a business free zone alongside residential areas.
What types of homes are there?
Mostly apartments today, with villa and townhouse communities planned.
How far is it from the airport?
It is next to Zayed International Airport.
AIArea profile drafted by Emir AI from public sources and checked by our team on 2026-10-08. Information only, not advice.
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