AlJurf or Yas Island?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
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Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
AlJurf averages AED 1,583 per sq ft against AED 2,216 in Yas Island, about 29% less (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026).
Closer to Zayed International Airport
Yas Island is about 15 minutes from Zayed International Airport by car, against about 30 minutes from AlJurf.
Side by side
| Measure | AlJurf | Yas Island |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Asking price per sq ft | AED 1,583Bayut, October 2026 | AED 2,216Bayut, October 2026 |
| Developments we list | 0 | 5 |
| Drive to Zayed International Airport | about 30 minutes | about 15 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
AlJurf
We do not list a development in AlJurf yet.
Yas Island
- Yas Park PlaceAldarAED 1,390,000
- The Canopies at Yas PointAldarAED 1,650,000
- The Orchids at Yas AcresAldarAED 3,350,000
- Sama YasAldarAED 5,905,725
- Yas Riva ReserveAldarAED 7,900,000
What each area is like
AlJurf
A 380-hectare coastal community at Ghantoot, roughly halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, developed by IMKAN as a second-home and wellness destination. Remote from both cities by design.
Who it suits
- Second-home buyers who want a quiet coastal setting
- Households with members working in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- Buyers interested in wellness-resort living at SHA
- Boat owners attracted by the planned marina and canal
In its favour
- Designated investment zone ('Al Jurf, Ghantoot'): freehold for foreign nationals
- 380-hectare coastal masterplan with a private beach and marina (IMKAN)
- 4.36 km canal adding 8.72 km of waterfront at Naseem AlJurf
Worth weighing
- Distance: listings put Abu Dhabi city centre about 50 minutes away and Dubai about 45 minutes. Plan on driving everywhere
- IMKAN publishes little hard data. Prices, unit counts and handover dates for current phases are mostly not on its website, and its online construction update dates from February 2024
Yas Island
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.
Who it 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
Worth weighing
- 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
AlJurf or Yas Island: quick answers
Is AlJurf or Yas Island cheaper per square foot?
AlJurf is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,583 per sq ft against AED 2,216 in Yas Island (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which is closer to Zayed International Airport, AlJurf or Yas Island?
Yas Island, at about 15 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from AlJurf. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in AlJurf and Yas Island?
AlJurf is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Yas Island is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Abu Dhabi are registered with the ADREC.
Which new developments can I buy in AlJurf and Yas Island?
We do not list a development in AlJurf yet. In Yas Island: Yas Park Place from AED 1,390,000, The Canopies at Yas Point from AED 1,650,000, The Orchids at Yas Acres from AED 3,350,000 and Sama Yas from AED 5,905,725.
Not sure which area fits?
Tell us your budget, your timing and whether you will live there or let it, and we will set the two areas against each other for you.
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- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
