Ramhan Island 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
Yas Island averages AED 2,216 per sq ft against AED 2,597 in Ramhan Island, about 15% less (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026).
Side by side
| Measure | Ramhan Island | Yas Island |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Asking price per sq ft | AED 2,597Bayut, October 2026 | AED 2,216Bayut, October 2026 |
| Developments we list | 0 | 5 |
| 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
Ramhan Island
We do not list a development in Ramhan Island 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
Ramhan Island
A low-density island of beachfront villas with a marina district, developed by Eagle Hills in the waters near Yas and Saadiyat. High entry prices and a build-out that runs to at least 2029.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a detached villa with its own beach frontage
- Boat owners attracted by the marina
- Second-home owners with budgets above AED 10 million
- Apartment buyers who want hotel services at The Bristol
In its favour
- Every villa is planned with direct beach access (Eagle Hills factsheet)
- Low density: about 1,060 villas and 900 apartments across a 6.5 million sq m development area
- Marina of around 170 berths with a yacht club and waterfront promenade
Worth weighing
- Road access is not explained in the developer's public material. Confirm how the island is reached, whether the link is complete, and who maintains it
- Ramhan does not appear on the 2019 published list of investment zones. ADREC says the number of zones has since risen to 50 but we found no public list naming them, so ask the developer for written confirmation of its zone status and the form of title before paying a deposit
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
Ramhan Island or Yas Island: quick answers
Is Ramhan Island or Yas Island cheaper per square foot?
Yas Island is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,216 per sq ft against AED 2,597 in Ramhan 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, Ramhan 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 Ramhan Island and Yas Island?
Ramhan 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 Ramhan Island and Yas Island?
We do not list a development in Ramhan Island 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.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
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