--- title: "The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island/the-canopies-at-yas-point markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/abu-dhabi/yas-island/the-canopies-at-yas-point.md type: development description: "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." last_verified: 2026-11-13 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." --- # The Canopies at Yas Point by Aldar > 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. Facts last verified 13 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Developer | [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar) | | Location | [Yas Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island) (Yas Point), Abu Dhabi | | Status | under construction | | Developer's handover target | Q3 2030 | | Sales launched | 2026-07 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 1,650,000 to AED 5,500,000 (published figure, 13 November 2026) | | Home types | Studio apartments, 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments | | Total units | 592 | | Buildings | 6 | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview The Canopies is the first residential community at Yas Point, the AED 6 billion waterfront district that [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar) unveiled in July 2026 on the northern shore of [Yas Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island). It has 592 apartments, from studios to three bedrooms, in six mid-rise buildings arranged around more than 20,000 sq m of landscaped open space, with a waterfront promenade, shops and restaurants. Aldar gives completion for the third quarter of 2030, and the project is under construction. Aldar's community listing gave a starting price of AED 1,650,000 on 13 November 2026, with homes of 489 to 2,589 sq ft. It does not list individual units online, so availability has to be checked with its sales team. Property Finder shows launch prices of about AED 1.7 million for a studio, AED 2.2 million for one bedroom, AED 3.4 million for two and AED 5.5 million for three bedrooms. Those are rounded launch figures, not a current price list. The plan published on Property Finder is 5% at launch, 50% during construction and 45% on handover. On an AED 1.65 million studio that leaves about AED 742,500 to pay in the third quarter of 2030, so a buyer relying on a mortgage should check eligibility for the unit size well before then. Shared facilities are practical rather than elaborate: two gyms, two pools, co-working lounges, a multipurpose room, a residents' lounge and shops and food outlets at ground level. Yas Point itself is planned as a 600,000 sq m district with about 1,600 homes, a hotel, an international school, a 700 m promenade and the first beach on the island's north side. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World are close by, and Sphere Abu Dhabi is planned nearby. Property Finder puts Yas Mall about five minutes away and Zayed International Airport about 15 minutes away. The launch sold quickly: Aldar reported AED 1.5 billion of sales at the July 2026 launch, with 60% going to expatriate residents and overseas buyers. That suits an investor who wants a smaller apartment near the island's attractions, but it also means many owners will look for tenants at the same time in 2030, while the rest of Yas Point is still being built. Weigh rental assumptions with that in mind. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio apartments | Not published | | | | available | | 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,200,000 | | | | available | | 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,400,000 | | | | available | | 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,500,000 | | | | available | Prices are published starting prices from the developer or Property Finder, as each type's note says, checked 13 November 2026. ## Payment plans ### 5/50/45 - Down payment: 5% (At sales launch) - During construction: 50% - On handover: 45% (Q3 2030) Paid before handover: 55%. As listed by Property Finder. ## 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 - A low 5% deposit on Property Finder's published plan ## 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 - Aldar lists no units online, and Property Finder's prices are rounded launch figures - Service charges have not been published ## Location At Yas Point on the northern shore of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, near SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World. Property Finder files it under Yas Acres and North Bay. - Yas Mall: about 5 minutes - Ferrari World Abu Dhabi: about 7 minutes - Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi: about 8 minutes - Yas Marina Circuit: about 10 minutes - Zayed International Airport: about 15 minutes ## Amenities - Two gyms - Two swimming pools - Co-working lounges - Retail and food outlets - Multipurpose room - Residents' lounge ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at The Canopies? Aldar's community listing gave a starting price of AED 1,650,000 on 13 November 2026. Property Finder shows rounded launch prices of AED 2.2 million for one bedroom, AED 3.4 million for two and AED 5.5 million for three. Aldar lists no individual units online. ### When will The Canopies be completed? Aldar gives completion in the third quarter of 2030. Property Finder lists September 2030. ### What is the payment plan? Property Finder lists 5% at launch, 50% during construction and 45% on handover. ### How many apartments are there? Aldar says 592 apartments in six mid-rise buildings, from studios to three bedrooms, with sizes from 489 to 2,589 sq ft. ### Who is the developer of The Canopies at Yas Point? The Canopies at Yas Point is being developed by [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar). About Aldar: Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer, behind Yas Island and Al Raha Beach, now also building in Dubai with Dubai Holding and Expo City. ### Can foreigners buy at The Canopies at Yas Point? Yes. Yas Island is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the ADREC. ### Does buying at The Canopies at Yas Point qualify for a Golden Visa? Homes priced at AED 2 million or more can support an application for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. At The Canopies at Yas Point, larger unit types reach that level, while the smallest do not. Approval is at the authorities' discretion and off-plan purchases have their own conditions: see our [Golden Visa guide](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/guides/uae-golden-visa-property). ### What fees are payable on top of the price at The Canopies at Yas Point? The main cost is the registration fee (2%). On the entry price of AED 1,650,000 that comes to about AED 33,000, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our [buying cost calculator](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/purchase-cost-calculator) itemises it. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 13 November 2026. - [Aldar: The Canopies at Yas Point](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/uae/yas-island/the-canopies-at-yas-point) - [Aldar: The Canopies at Yas Point brochure](https://vazeno.files.cmp.optimizely.com/download/assets/The+Canopies+at+Yas+Point+-+Brochure+1.pdf/f8e6140289a111f1b26992cc7dabea24) - [Aldar: communities listing (starting prices)](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/communities) - [Aldar press release: Yas Point unveiled (10 July 2026)](https://www.aldar.com/en/news-and-media/aldar-unveils-yas-point-aed-6-billion-waterfront-destination-on-the-northern-shore-of-yas-island) - [Aldar press release: AED 1.5 billion in sales at the launch of The Canopies (31 July 2026)](https://www.aldar.com/en/news-and-media/aldar-generates-aed-1-5-billion-in-sales-during-launch-of-the-canopies-at-yas-point) - [Property Finder: The Canopies](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/the-canopies) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island/the-canopies-at-yas-point. 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