Abu Dhabi • Location guide
Property for Sale
on Yas Island
Live at the centre of Abu Dhabi’s most established lifestyle destination.
From waterfront apartments and golf-course residences to private family villas, Yas Island combines Aldar-developed communities with Formula 1, four theme parks, championship golf and international connectivity.
Extraordinary Living,
Unrivalled Access.
An island built around lifestyle
More Than a Home.
A World of Experiences.
Yas Island is an internationally recognised destination where waterfront living, championship golf, luxury hospitality and year-round entertainment come together.
Residents have direct access to four major theme parks, Yas Mall, Yas Marina, Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Beach and Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Formula 1® Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
This established infrastructure supports genuine end-user demand, international tourism and a strong short- and long-term rental market.
Formula 1®
Yas Marina Circuit
Ferrari World
Yas Island
SeaWorld®
Yas Island
Yas Waterworld
Abu Dhabi
Yas Mall
Shopping & dining
Yas Bay Waterfront
Restaurants & nightlife
Yas Beach
Beach clubs & leisure
Yas Links
Championship golf
The master developer
Aldar: The Residential Story Behind Yas Island
Aldar is the master developer behind the island’s entertainment identity, Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World, Yas Marina Circuit and Yas Links sit inside the same masterplan as its homes. Buyers get exposure to a proven tourism and leisure economy, not a standalone launch.
AED 72.1bn
Aldar revenue backlog, Q1 2026
65M sqm
Aldar total landbank
+24%
Aldar profit growth, Q1 2026 year on year
AED 5.5bn+
Yas Island transactions, Q1 2026
7.5%
Net rental yield on Yas, March 2026
Figures as reported by Aldar and market data for Q1 2026.
Track record
Launches That Keep Selling Out
Demand on Yas is proven across every price tier.
2025
The Orchids at Yas Acres
217 homes • AED 680m+
Sold out at launch: townhouses and villas.
Apr 2026
Yas Park Place: Phase 1
Mid-rise homes on Yas Central Park • AED 800m+
80% of released homes sold: studios to 3BR and duplexes.
Jul 2026
Yas Point
1,600 branded residences • AED 6bn masterplan
Newly launched: branded residences, resort hotel and school.
Jul 2026
The Canopies at Yas Point
592 homes
Sales opened 29 July 2026: beach-adjacent apartments.
H&H takeaway: not one hit, a decade-long run of villa, apartment, townhouse and branded-residence launches on Yas that keep clearing at or near sell-out.
Find the right part of Yas Island
One Island. Distinct Ways to Live.
Start with how you want to live, then the community.
Waterfront apartments
Water’s Edge, Gardenia Bay, Mayan
Golf-course living
Yas Acres, Ansam, Yas Golf Collection
Family villas & townhouses
Noya, Yas Park Gate, Yas Park Views
Premium waterfront villas
Yas Riva, Yas Riva Reserve
Rental & holiday demand
Water’s Edge, Mayan, Yas Bay area
Access to attractions
Ansam, Yas Golf Collection, Water’s Edge
Yas Acres
Established Golf & Villa Living
Aldar’s flagship family villa community around Yas Acres Golf & Country Club and the marina.
Property: Villas & townhouses
Best for: Families, golf lifestyle, established resale market
Water’s Edge
Waterfront Apartment Living
A large, apartment-led waterfront community on the island’s southern shoreline.
Property: 1–3BR apartments
Best for: Investors, waterfront lifestyle, rental-yield buyers
Yas Park Gate & Yas Park Views
Garden Community Living
Established communities framing Yas Central Park, in the Noya district.
Property: Townhouses & homes around the park
Best for: First-time buyers, end-users, steady appreciation
Yas Park Place
The New Garden Community
Six mid-rise buildings overlooking Yas Central Park, 83% of Phase 1 buyers were new to Aldar, 54% international.
Property: Studios–3BR apartments & duplexes
Best for: First-time buyers, international investors, walkable lifestyle
Yas Point
Waterfront & Branded Living
Aldar’s largest single Yas launch, 1,600 branded residences on one of the island’s last waterfront plots.
Property: Branded residences
Best for: Long-term holds, branded-living buyers, early positioning
Mayan & Ansam
The Golf Collection
Waterfront and golf-adjacent apartment communities on the island’s western edge, beside Yas Links.
Property: Apartments
Best for: Golf lifestyle, rental demand, mid-market entry
The next chapter
Global Entertainment Arrives on Yas
Disney and Miral announced Disney’s seventh global theme park resort on the Yas Island waterfront, Miral finances, builds and operates it, with Disney leading creative design. Sphere Abu Dhabi is also planned for the island.
Sphere Abu Dhabi: concept render
4
theme parks already operating on Yas Island
F1
Yas Marina Circuit: host of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009
Disney
Disney Abu Dhabi: announced May 2025 as Disney’s seventh theme park resort
Sphere
Sphere Abu Dhabi: announced for the island, beside Yas Point
Opening dates, pricing and phasing to be confirmed by Miral and Disney.
Why Buy
on Yas Island?
Proven demand
Successive launches have sold out within days across every price tier.
Global entertainment pipeline
Disney Abu Dhabi and Sphere add a new layer of tourism and rental demand.
Established, not speculative
Four theme parks, F1, golf, a marina and waterfront dining, already operating.
Strong resale & yield
Villa values up around 22% through 2025; net yields around 7.5% (March 2026).
Strategic connectivity
Close to the airport, Abu Dhabi city, Saadiyat and Dubai.
Best fit for: families • investors • golf and lifestyle buyers • branded-residence buyers • international buyers seeking rental demand.
Live near the lifestyle that matters
Fly Your Horse.
Secure Your Home.
We plan the complete relocation, not simply finding a property. For equestrian clients, the home must work around where their horses live.
Where will your horses be stabled?
Where will you train, ride and compete?
How quickly can you reach the yard each day?
Which communities offer the right lifestyle and investment potential?
How will the location support your family and business?
The Abu Dhabi equestrian corridor
We keep clients within a practical daily radius of their chosen stables, mapping the journey between home, stable, competition venues and the airport.
Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC)
Within practical reach
Al Forsan Equestrian Centre
On the mainland, close by
Private & specialist yards
We source the right fit
Zayed International Airport
Minutes away
FAQs
Yas Island Property: Your Questions
Is Yas Island a good place to buy property in Abu Dhabi?
We rate Yas Island a top location to invest in property in Abu Dhabi. We consider it one of the best places to buy a home, whether to live there or rent out, due to the area’s very strong and healthy demand for housing. It is also one of the better locations for foreigners to buy freehold property as part of an investment strategy.
Can foreigners buy property on Yas Island?
Yes. As Yas Island is an Abu Dhabi investment zone, where freehold property is allowed to be purchased by eligible foreign individuals and corporations (with some exceptions), Yas Island has been chosen by many foreign investors as a prime area to buy freehold property in the UAE.
Is Yas Island better for living or investment?
Many buyers are using Yas Island as a home. With a selection of schools, some of Abu Dhabi’s beaches and other attractions it is ideal for families. Also with consistent rental returns and long term capital growth it is ideal for investors.
What types of properties are available on Yas Island?
Properties on Yas Island consist of a large array of luxurious apartments, stylish, modern residences with a waterfront, as well as charming townhouses and spacious and stylish luxury villas and homes, providing something for every budget and for each type of buyer. From a first home in the UAE, or an addition to an existing portfolio, the wide array of luxurious and contemporary properties for sale on Yas Island make it an extremely popular choice with local and international buyers alike.
Is Yas Island right for you?
Don’t choose the project first. Choose the lifestyle, location and investment strategy, then the property.
Build My Yas Island Shortlist
Tell us how you want to live, and we’ll come back with the right communities, properties and, if you ride, the right stable.
Your horses should not be an afterthought in your property search.
They should help define the location.
Horse & Houses
Two passions. One platform.
Looking to buy, invest or relocate to Yas Island?
Speak with Horse & Houses for a private shortlist of villas and apartments, selected around your lifestyle, investment horizon and preferred exit strategy.
Buy
your horse
Fly
your horse
Secure
your home
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