Nawayef East vs Yas Riva Reserve
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Nawayef East starts 16% lower, at AED 6,600,000 against AED 7,900,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Nawayef East is targeted for Q4 2028, ahead of Yas Riva Reserve in Q3 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Nawayef East asks for 40% of the price before handover; Yas Riva Reserve asks for 50%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Nawayef East | Yas Riva Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Modon | Aldar |
| Location | Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q3 2030 |
| Price from | AED 6,600,000 | AED 7,900,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,657 | n/a |
| Home types | Villas | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 4 to 7 bed | 4 to 6 bed |
| Sizes | 3,983 to 5,037 sq ft | n/a |
| Payment plan | 40/60 | 5/45/50 |
| Due before handover | 40% | 50% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 132,000 | AED 158,000 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 292 |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Nawayef East
Four- to seven-bedroom villas on a man-made hill on Hudayriyat Island, from AED 6.6 million on a 40/60 plan. Modon launched the east hill in November 2024 and gives handover in December 2028.
What works
- Villas on a man-made hill, which Modon has laid out to give homes views over the city and the sea
- A AED 5 billion main construction contract for Nawayef East and West was awarded in December 2025
- Each home has a terrace, a pool, a majlis and a large garden, according to Modon
What to weigh
- 60% of the price is due at handover, about AED 3.96 million on the entry villa
- Modon has not published how many villas remain in each collection
- Handover dates differ: December 2028 from Modon, March and September 2028 on Property Finder's two listings
Yas Riva Reserve
A gated community of 292 four- to six-bedroom villas on the north-east waterfront of Yas Island, launched by Aldar in September 2026 from AED 7.9 million. Completion is due in Q3 2030.
What works
- A gated community of standalone four- to six-bedroom villas on Yas Island's waterfront
- 45 waterway-fronted homes can add a pontoon to moor a boat
- Family-led facilities, including a clubhouse, pool, sports courts, play areas, mosque and mini market
What to weigh
- Half the price falls due at handover, about AED 3.95 million on an AED 7.9 million villa
- Completion is Q3 2030, nearly four years after launch
- Aldar lists no villas online; Property Finder's prices start higher, at AED 8.3 million, so confirm current pricing with Aldar
Nawayef East or Yas Riva Reserve?
Which is cheaper, Nawayef East or Yas Riva Reserve?
Nawayef East has the lower starting price at AED 6,600,000, compared with AED 7,900,000 at Yas Riva Reserve. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Nawayef East has the earlier target (Q4 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Nawayef East is sold on a 40/60 plan with 40% due before handover. Yas Riva Reserve is sold on a 5/45/50 plan with 50% due before handover.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
