Just off the coast of Abu Dhabi, luxury takes an unexpected shape: a floating holiday villa, complete with underwater bedrooms and an open-sea infinity pool. The ‘Floating Seahorse’ concept—already a sensation in Dubai—has now made its elegant debut in the UAE capital, offering a unique blend of privacy, innovation, and aquatic living. Investors and travelers alike are turning their gaze toward this bold real estate experiment.
The water is calm, glowing turquoise beneath the morning sun. A sleek, white silhouette glides into view—a structure that seems to hover between sea and sky. This isn’t a yacht, nor a traditional home. It’s Abu Dhabi’s first floating villa, and it’s rewriting the rules of luxury living.
Anchored just seven minutes by boat from Al Gurm, the villa floats on engineered pontoons like a private island for two. From the outside, it’s minimalist and modern. Step inside, and you’re in a three-level aquatic escape where technology, design, and nature merge in harmony. But the real magic begins below sea level—where a glass-walled bedroom offers a surreal view of the underwater world.
Developed by Kleindienst Group and inspired by Dubai’s iconic Floating Seahorse villas, this project brings the concept of submerged luxury to Abu Dhabi for the first time. It’s part of the broader ‘Heart of Europe’ vision, a fusion of European style and Gulf innovation—now rippling across the UAE’s real estate scene.
The villa’s three levels serve distinct purposes. The top deck is an open-air terrace with a Jacuzzi and sunbeds. The main floor hosts a designer living space and fully equipped kitchen. Downstairs, beneath the waves, the bedroom and bathroom are enclosed in panoramic glass, offering front-row seats to marine life.
Inside, no detail is spared—from high-end European furnishings to smart home systems that let you control everything by tablet. It’s private, quiet, and surreal—more like a sci-fi movie than a vacation rental.
Abu Dhabi’s first floating villa marks a bold step in the emirate’s luxury property evolution. Beyond tourism, it opens up a new niche for high-net-worth investors seeking rare, experiential real estate opportunities.
As Abu Dhabi continues to evolve into a hub for architectural innovation and elite lifestyle, the Floating Seahorse isn’t just a villa—it’s a vision of what’s possible when imagination meets the sea.
