Off-plan
Sama Yas
Aldar
- Apartments, duplexes
- 2 to 3 bed
- 2,491 to 3,220 sq ft
- Handover Q2 2028
- 10/50/40 plan
From AED 5.91M
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Off-plan property in Yas Island
New developments, starting prices and what Yas Island is like to live in.
- Developments
- 5
- Prices from
- AED 1.39M
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Next handover
- Q2 2028
Pictured: The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar
New developments in Yas Island
5 developments by Aldar, with entry prices from AED 1.39M to AED 10.57M.
Off-plan
Yas Park Place
Aldar
- Apartments, duplexes
- Studio to 3 bed
- Handover Q1 2030
- 5/45/50 plan
From AED 1.39M
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Off-plan
The Canopies at Yas Point
Aldar
- Apartments
- Studio to 3 bed
- Handover Q3 2030
- 5/50/45 plan
From AED 1.65M
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Off-plan
Yas Riva Reserve
Aldar
- Villas
- 4 to 6 bed
- Handover Q3 2030
- 5/45/50 plan
From AED 7.9M
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Browse Yas Island by home type
What new homes cost in Yas Island
The lowest published starting price for each home type across the developments we cover here.
| Home type | Lowest price at | From |
|---|---|---|
| Studio apartmentsin 1 development | Yas Park Place | AED 1,400,000 |
| 1-bedroom apartmentsin 2 developments | Yas Park Place | AED 1,900,000 |
| 2-bedroom apartmentsin 2 developments | Yas Park Place | AED 3,000,000 |
| 3-bedroom apartmentsin 3 developments | Yas Park Place | AED 5,000,000 |
| 2-bedroom duplexesin 1 development | Sama Yas | AED 5,905,725 |
| 3-bedroom duplexesin 1 development | Sama Yas | AED 7,321,050 |
Developer list prices, each dated on its development page. Not a valuation.
What Yas Island is like
Abu Dhabi's leisure island: theme parks, the Formula 1 circuit and Yas Mall, with a growing stock of Aldar villas and mid-rise apartments. Suits families and buyers who want to be near the airport.
Yas Island is a 25 sq km island on the north-eastern edge of Abu Dhabi, beside the E11 motorway to Dubai and a short drive from Zayed International Airport. Development began in 2006. It is best known for its visitor attractions: Yas Marina Circuit has hosted the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009, Ferrari World opened in 2010, Warner Bros. World in 2018 and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi in 2023, alongside Yas Mall, Yas Waterworld, Yas Links golf course and Etihad Arena at Yas Bay. A Disney theme park was announced in May 2025 and a Sphere venue has been confirmed, with completion reported for 2029.
Housing came later than the attractions and is still being built out. Aldar is the dominant residential developer. Its website listed 19 communities on the island in November 2026, ranging from completed villa and townhouse neighbourhoods such as Yas Acres and Noya to apartment schemes due between 2028 and 2031. The newest district is Yas Point, a 600,000 sq m waterfront masterplan on the northern shore that Aldar unveiled in July 2026 with 1,600 planned homes, a hotel, a school and the first beach on the north side of the island. Other developers also sell here, including branded residences near the marina.
Yas is one of Abu Dhabi's designated investment zones, so foreign nationals can buy with freehold title. Official figures show the pull: the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) recorded AED 7.3 billion of residential sales on Yas Island in the first half of 2026, and Yas ranks behind only Al Reem Island and Al Raha for the number of homes in investment zones. Aldar reported that 60% of sales at its July 2026 launch of The Canopies went to expatriate residents and overseas buyers, with the UK among the top nationalities.
The island works best with a car: most daily errands involve a drive to Yas Mall or the mainland. Abu Dhabi's city centre is about half an hour away and Dubai roughly an hour via the E11.
Suits
- Families who want villas near schools and leisure
- Buyers who travel often through Zayed International Airport
- Investors targeting short-stay and leisure-led rental demand
- Commuters splitting time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
In its favour
- Designated investment zone: freehold ownership is open to foreign nationals
- Four theme parks, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Mall and Etihad Arena on the island
- Disney Abu Dhabi announced in May 2025; Sphere Abu Dhabi confirmed
- AED 7.3 billion of residential sales in H1 2026 (ADREC)
- Yas Point, a new AED 6 billion northern waterfront district, launched in July 2026
- About 15 minutes by car to Zayed International Airport
Worth knowing
- A large off-plan pipeline: Aldar alone lists apartment and villa schemes completing between 2028 and 2031, which will add resale and rental competition
- One developer dominates. Pricing, service charges and community management are largely set by Aldar
- Daily life depends on the car and on the E11 motorway. Ask about public transport before assuming a car-free routine is possible
- Event days at the circuit and arena bring traffic and noise to parts of the island
- New launches have sold fast to first-time Aldar buyers, so recent launch prices have little resale evidence behind them yet
- The resale market is thinner than in comparable Dubai communities, which can lengthen exit times
How Yas Island connects
Approximate drive times in normal traffic.
- Zayed International Airport15 min
- Abu Dhabi city centre30 min
- Dubai (via E11)60 min
Market figures
Published figures, each with its source and period. Yields are gross, before service charges, voids and fees.
Areas near Yas Island
Compare Yas Island with
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Yas Island: questions buyers ask
Can foreigners buy property on Yas Island?
Yes. Yas Island is one of Abu Dhabi's designated investment zones, where non-UAE nationals can buy freehold property. Purchases are registered with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre and a 2% registration fee applies.
Who builds homes on Yas Island?
Aldar is the main developer, with 19 communities listed on its website in November 2026. Other developers sell branded and mid-market apartments, but most villas and the newest masterplans, including Yas Point, are Aldar's.
How far is Yas Island from Abu Dhabi city and the airport?
Zayed International Airport is about 15 minutes by car and Abu Dhabi's city centre about 30 minutes. Dubai is roughly an hour away on the E11. These are developer and listing estimates for normal traffic.
What is being built on Yas Island next?
Aldar unveiled Yas Point in July 2026: a 600,000 sq m waterfront district on the northern shore with 1,600 homes, a five-star hotel, an international school and a 700-metre promenade. Disney Abu Dhabi and Sphere Abu Dhabi have also been announced for the island.
How much does new property in Yas Island cost?
Among the developments we cover in Yas Island, prices start from AED 1,390,000 at Yas Park Place. The highest entry price is AED 7.9M at Yas Riva Reserve.
What are property prices in Yas Island per square foot?
Published figures for Yas Island: AED 2,216 per sq ft for all homes (average advertised price per sq ft; Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, and asking prices usually sit above prices paid. Compare areas in our price per sq ft table.
What is the rental yield in Yas Island?
The published average gross rental yield in Yas Island is 5.6% for apartments (Bayut, from registered tenancy contracts, Q3 2026) and 4.6% for villas (Bayut, from registered tenancy contracts, Q3 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months, management and fees, so the net figure is lower: work it out for a specific home with the rental yield calculator, or compare areas on rental yields by area.
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