The Canopies at Yas Point vs Yas Park Place
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
Yas Park Place starts 16% lower, at AED 1,390,000 against AED 1,650,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Yas Park Place is targeted for Q1 2030, ahead of The Canopies at Yas Point in Q3 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Yas Park Place asks for 50% of the price before handover; The Canopies at Yas Point asks for 55%.
Side by side
| Attribute | The Canopies at Yas Point | Yas Park Place |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar | Aldar |
| Location | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2030 | Q1 2030 |
| Price from | AED 1,650,000 | AED 1,390,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments, duplexes |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 3 bed | Studio to 3 bed |
| Sizes | n/a | n/a |
| Payment plan | 5/50/45 | 5/45/50 |
| Due before handover | 55% | 50% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 33,000 | AED 27,800 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 592 | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | The Canopies at Yas Point | Yas Park Place | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,200,000 | AED 1,900,000 | AED 300,000 more at The Canopies at Yas Point |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,400,000 | AED 3,000,000 | AED 400,000 more at The Canopies at Yas Point |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,500,000 | AED 5,000,000 | AED 500,000 more at The Canopies at Yas Point |
The Canopies at Yas Point
The first homes at Yas Point, Aldar's new waterfront district on Yas Island: 592 studio to three-bedroom apartments in six mid-rise buildings, from AED 1.65 million, due in Q3 2030.
What works
- The first homes in Yas Point, Aldar's AED 6 billion waterfront district with a planned school, hotel and beach
- Studio to three-bedroom apartments around more than 20,000 sq m of landscaped open space
- Close to Yas Mall, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World, with Zayed International Airport about 15 minutes away
What to weigh
- 45% falls due at handover, about AED 742,500 on an AED 1.65 million studio
- Completion is Q3 2030, with the rest of Yas Point still under construction around it
- Aldar reported 60% of launch sales to expatriate and overseas buyers, so many units will reach the rental market together
Yas Park Place
Studio to three-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom duplexes in six mid-rise buildings beside Yas Central Park, launched by Aldar in April 2026 from AED 1.39 million. Completion is due in Q1 2030.
What works
- Mid-rise buildings beside Yas Central Park, with a landscaped podium and an indoor sports facility
- A wide mix, from studios to three bedrooms plus ground-floor two-bedroom duplexes
- Yas Mall about five minutes and the airport about 15 minutes away on Property Finder's figures
What to weigh
- Aldar showed no developer units online on 13 November 2026 and Property Finder lists 36 resales, so confirm availability and price with Aldar
- Half the price falls due at handover in Q1 2030 on Property Finder's plan
- Several other Yas Island apartment projects complete around the same time, which may weigh on rents
The Canopies at Yas Point or Yas Park Place?
Which is cheaper, The Canopies at Yas Point or Yas Park Place?
Yas Park Place has the lower starting price at AED 1,390,000, compared with AED 1,650,000 at The Canopies at Yas Point. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Yas Park Place has the earlier target (Q1 2030). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
The Canopies at Yas Point is sold on a 5/50/45 plan with 55% due before handover. Yas Park Place is sold on a 5/45/50 plan with 50% due before handover.
Are The Canopies at Yas Point and Yas Park Place by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Aldar.
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
