Fahid Island or Yas Island?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Fahid Beach Terraces by Aldar
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Yas Island averages AED 2,216 per sq ft against AED 3,899 in Fahid Island, about 43% less (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Yas Island is AED 1,390,000 at Yas Park Place, against AED 4,588,027 at The Beach House Fahid in Fahid Island.
Side by side
| Measure | Fahid Island | Yas Island |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Asking price per sq ft | AED 3,899Bayut, October 2026 | AED 2,216Bayut, October 2026 |
| Developments we list | 3 | 5 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 4,588,027The Beach House Fahid | AED 1,390,000Yas Park Place |
| Drive to Zayed International Airport | about 15 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
Fahid Island
- The Beach House FahidAldarAED 4,588,027
- Fahid Beach TerracesAldarAED 6,484,900
- Fahid Beach ResidencesAldarAED 6,637,310
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
Fahid Island
A 2.7 million sq m island between Yas and Saadiyat that Aldar is developing as a wellness-themed beach community. Entirely off plan: first apartments are due in 2029.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want beach access between Yas and Saadiyat at lower prices than Saadiyat
- Families attracted by King's College School Wimbledon
- Investors willing to wait until 2029 or later for completion
- Second-home buyers focused on outdoor and fitness amenities
In its favour
- Listed as a designated investment zone; sold freehold to foreign nationals
- 11 km coastline with 4.6 km of beach, per Aldar's masterplan
- Between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, each within 15 minutes by car (Aldar)
Worth weighing
- Nothing is complete. The first homes are due in 2029 and the island's school, hotels and retail will follow their own timetables
- A single developer controls the island, its pricing, its service charges and the pace of future releases
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
Fahid Island or Yas Island: quick answers
Is Fahid Island or Yas Island cheaper per square foot?
Yas Island is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,216 per sq ft against AED 3,899 in Fahid 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, Fahid Island or Yas Island?
Both are about 15 minutes from Zayed International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Fahid Island and Yas Island?
Fahid Island 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 Fahid Island and Yas Island?
In Fahid Island: The Beach House Fahid from AED 4,588,027, Fahid Beach Terraces from AED 6,484,900 and Fahid Beach Residences from AED 6,637,310. 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.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
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