--- title: "AlJurf vs Yas Island" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/al-jurf-vs-yas-island markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/al-jurf-vs-yas-island.md type: area-comparison description: "AlJurf and Yas Island compared on published prices, rental yields, new developments and drive times." last_verified: 2026-11-12 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." --- # AlJurf or Yas Island? ## Side by side | | [AlJurf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/al-jurf) | [Yas Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 1,583, [Bayut](https://www.bayut.com/property-market-analysis/index/sale/properties/abu-dhabi/al-jurf/), October 2026 | AED 2,216, [Bayut](https://www.bayut.com/property-market-analysis/index/sale/properties/abu-dhabi/yas-island/), October 2026 | | Developments we list | 0 | 5 | | Drive to Zayed International Airport | about 30 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. ## Where each one leads - **Lower price per sq ft**: AlJurf averages AED 1,583 per sq ft against AED 2,216 in Yas Island, about 29% less (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026). - **Closer to Zayed International Airport**: Yas Island is about 15 minutes from Zayed International Airport by car, against about 30 minutes from AlJurf. ## Developments in AlJurf No developments in AlJurf are currently listed. ## Developments in Yas Island - [Yas Park Place](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island/yas-park-place): Aldar; Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; under construction; handover Q1 2030; from AED 1,390,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [The Canopies at Yas Point](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island/the-canopies-at-yas-point): Aldar; Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; under construction; handover Q3 2030; from AED 1,650,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [The Orchids at Yas Acres](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island/yas-acres-the-orchids): Aldar; Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; under construction; handover Q1 2031; from AED 3,350,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Sama Yas](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island/sama-yas): Aldar; Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 5,905,725 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Yas Riva Reserve](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island/yas-riva-reserve): Aldar; Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; under construction; handover Q3 2030; from AED 7,900,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## What AlJurf is like > A 380-hectare coastal community at Ghantoot, roughly halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, developed by IMKAN as a second-home and wellness destination. Remote from both cities by design. Who it suits: Second-home buyers who want a quiet coastal setting; Households with members working in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai; Buyers interested in wellness-resort living at SHA; Boat owners attracted by the planned marina and canal. In its favour: - Designated investment zone ('Al Jurf, Ghantoot'): freehold for foreign nationals - 380-hectare coastal masterplan with a private beach and marina (IMKAN) - 4.36 km canal adding 8.72 km of waterfront at Naseem AlJurf Worth weighing: - Distance: listings put Abu Dhabi city centre about 50 minutes away and Dubai about 45 minutes. Plan on driving everywhere - IMKAN publishes little hard data. Prices, unit counts and handover dates for current phases are mostly not on its website, and its online construction update dates from February 2024 Full guide: [AlJurf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/al-jurf) ## What Yas Island is like > 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 Full guide: [Yas Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island) ## Questions and answers ### Is AlJurf or Yas Island cheaper per square foot? AlJurf is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,583 per sq ft against AED 2,216 in Yas 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, AlJurf or Yas Island? Yas Island, at about 15 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from AlJurf. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in AlJurf and Yas Island? AlJurf 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 AlJurf and Yas Island? We do not list a development in AlJurf yet. In Yas Island: [Yas Park Place](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island/yas-park-place) from AED 1,390,000, [The Canopies at Yas Point](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island/the-canopies-at-yas-point) from AED 1,650,000, [The Orchids at Yas Acres](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island/yas-acres-the-orchids) from AED 3,350,000 and [Sama Yas](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island/sama-yas) from AED 5,905,725. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/al-jurf-vs-yas-island. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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.