First Standalone Hilton-Branded Residential in Abu Dhabi
Primary data: Emirates Developments, Hilton Branded Residences, Metropolitan, Savills
Developer
Emirates Developments
Brand
Hilton
Architect
Frankel Benayoun
Total Units
176
Unit Mix
1-5 BR
Sea Views
100%
Handover
Q4 2028
Starting Price
AED 2.5M
Service Charge
~AED 29/sqft
Operating Model
Standalone
ADREC Data
Insufficient
Liquidity
Untested
Hilton Residences Abu Dhabi Al Raha is the first standalone Hilton-branded residential project in the emirate. It is NOT attached to a hotel. Emirates Developments builds and sells the units; Hilton provides brand licensing and operates the facility management.
| Role | Entity | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emirates Developments | Construction, delivery, initial sale. Owns land and structure during development. |
| Brand | Hilton | Licenses name and trademarks. Subject to licensing agreement terms. |
| Operator | Hilton | Residential operator and facility manager. Maintains Hilton global standards. |
Legal Disclosure: Hilton does not own, develop, or sell the residences. The developer uses Hilton marks under a license which may be terminated or revoked. Buyers purchase from the developer, not from Hilton.
Al Raha Beach is an established waterfront community with direct highway connectivity to Abu Dhabi city center and Dubai. The project occupies a prime coastal position with direct sea views across all 176 units.
The micro-location benefits from the maturity of Al Raha Beach — established retail, dining, and community infrastructure already in place. This contrasts with off-plan projects in newer communities where amenities are still years away.
| Type | Bedrooms | Target Buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 1 & 2 BR | Professionals, couples, rental investors |
| Townhouses | 3 BR | Families seeking ground-level access |
| Penthouses | 4 & 5 BR | Premium tier — largest floor plans, expansive views |
As a Hilton-branded residence, services are managed by Hilton to their global standards:
Exact split between included and paid: NOT PUBLICLY CONFIRMED
| Price Type | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Launch/Developer | From AED 2,500,000 | Starting price for 1BR apartments |
| ADREC Primary | INSUFFICIENT DATA | No registered transactions yet |
| Secondary Asking | INSUFFICIENT DATA | Project too new for resale market |
| Service Charge | ~AED 29/sqft | Broker estimate — UNCONFIRMED by developer |
Last verified: August 2026. Service charge figure is a broker estimate and must be verified with the developer.
Scarcity level: MODERATE-HIGH within Al Raha Beach branded segment
No secondary market data exists. The project is off-plan and recently launched. Investors should separate scarcity from liquidity — being scarce does NOT guarantee easy resale.
Delivery Risk
Off-plan Q4 2028 — standard construction risk
Service Charge Impact
AED 29/sqft is HIGH for Al Raha. If rents don't absorb, net yields compress.
Unproven Liquidity
Zero secondary market data. Brand premium on resale is assumed, not proven.
Brand License
Value tied to Hilton brand. License changes could impact value and standards.
Understanding the brand-developer-operator structure, service charge economics, and realistic exit scenarios requires independent analysis beyond the sales brochure.
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