--- title: "Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/fahid-island markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/abu-dhabi/fahid-island.md type: area description: "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." last_verified: 2026-11-12 sources: 6 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Fahid Island: property and area guide > 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. Facts last verified 12 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Emirate | [Abu Dhabi](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi) | | Area type | island | | Tenure | Freehold for all nationalities | | Master developer | [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar) | | Also known as | Fahed Island, Al Fahid Island | | Developments covered | 3 | ## Overview Fahid Island lies between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island on Abu Dhabi's north-eastern coast. [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar) unveiled its masterplan in June 2025 with a stated gross development value of more than AED 40 billion. The island covers 2.7 million sq m and has an 11 km coastline: 4.6 km of beach on one side and mangroves on the other. Aldar's plan keeps every home within a five-minute walk of the water and gives 30% of the land to natural and open space. The selling theme is wellness. The masterplan includes a 10 km landscaped Berm Park with running tracks and three cycling routes that join Abu Dhabi's wider cycle loop, a 2 km waterfront promenade, a retail street called Coral Drive, a beach club, five-star hotels, and a campus of King's College School Wimbledon. Aldar describes the island as the first to be certified under the Fitwel healthy-building standard. Three residential schemes had launched by November 2026, all apartment-led: Fahid Beach Residences (due Q2 2029), The Beach House Fahid (880 homes, due Q4 2029) and Fahid Beach Terraces (six buildings, due Q4 2029). Aldar reported more than AED 3.5 billion of sales in the first week, with 67% going to expatriate residents and overseas buyers. On Aldar's website in November 2026, remaining stock started at AED 1.9 million at The Beach House, about AED 2.46 million at Fahid Beach Terraces and AED 4 million at Fahid Beach Residences. Fahid appears as 'Fahed Island' on the list of investment zones published in 2019, and Aldar sells homes there freehold to foreign nationals. Aldar says Yas Island, the Saadiyat Cultural District and Zayed International Airport are each within 15 minutes by car. Nobody lives on the island yet, so every claim about lifestyle is a plan, not a record. ## 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 ## Highlights - 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) - King's College School Wimbledon campus planned on the island - 10 km Berm Park with running and cycling routes - More than AED 3.5 billion of sales in launch week, June 2025 (Aldar) ## Considerations - 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 - Island access depends on new road connections that are not yet in use by residents. Ask how many access points will be open at handover - Launch-week sell-through was high, which may mean many investor-owned units listed for resale or rent at the same time in 2029 - With a masterplan valued at more than AED 40 billion, further phases will keep adding supply for years - Wellness certification describes design standards, not running costs. Service charges have not been published ## Drive times - Yas Island: about 15 minutes - Saadiyat Cultural District: about 15 minutes - Zayed International Airport: about 15 minutes ## Developments in Fahid Island - [Fahid Beach Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/fahid-island/fahid-beach-residences): Aldar; Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi; under construction; handover Q2 2029; from AED 6,637,310 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Fahid Beach Terraces](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/fahid-island/fahid-beach-terraces): Aldar; Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi; under construction; handover Q4 2029; from AED 6,484,900 (as of 2026-11-13) - [The Beach House Fahid](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/fahid-island/the-beach-house-fahid): Aldar; Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi; under construction; handover Q4 2029; from AED 4,588,027 (as of 2026-11-13) ## Nearby areas - [Yas Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island) - [Saadiyat Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island) - [Ramhan Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/ramhan-island) - [Al Reem Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/al-reem-island) ## Questions and answers ### Where is Fahid Island? It is an island in Abu Dhabi between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island. Aldar says Yas Island's theme parks, the Saadiyat Cultural District and Zayed International Airport are each reachable in under 15 minutes by car. ### Can foreigners buy property on Fahid Island? Yes. 'Fahed Island' is on the list of Abu Dhabi investment zones published in 2019, and Aldar's Fahid Island homes are marketed as freehold to buyers of any nationality. A 2% registration fee applies on purchase. ### When will Fahid Island be finished? The first apartments are scheduled for 2029: Fahid Beach Residences in Q2 and The Beach House Fahid and Fahid Beach Terraces in Q4, according to Aldar's website in November 2026. Aldar has not published a completion date for the whole masterplan. ### What does property cost on Fahid Island? On Aldar's website on 12 November 2026, available homes started at AED 1.9 million at The Beach House Fahid, AED 2,457,300 at Fahid Beach Terraces and AED 4 million at Fahid Beach Residences. Prices change with availability. ### Which developers are building in Fahid Island? Current developments we cover in Fahid Island are by Aldar. ### What are property prices in Fahid Island per square foot? Published figures for Fahid Island: AED 3,899 per sq ft for all homes (average advertised price per sq ft; Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, and asking prices usually sit above prices paid. Compare areas in our [price per sq ft table](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/data/area-prices). ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 12 November 2026. - [Aldar press release: Fahid Island unveiled (2 June 2025)](https://www.aldar.com/en/news-and-media/aldar-unveils-fahid-island) - [Aldar: Fahid Island communities](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/uae/fahid-island/) - [Aldar press release: Fahid Island launch-week sales (20 June 2025)](https://www.aldar.com/en/news-and-media/aldar-fahid-island-sales-performance) - [Aldar press release: Fahid Beach Terraces (12 August 2025)](https://www.aldar.com/en/news-and-media/aldar-launches-fahid-beach-terraces) - [The National: designated investment zones in Abu Dhabi (April 2019)](https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/where-foreign-investors-can-now-buy-freehold-property-in-abu-dhabi-1.851941) - [Property Finder: The Beach House Fahid](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/beach-house-at-fahid-island) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/fahid-island. 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