--- title: "Fahid Island vs Yas Island" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/fahid-island-vs-yas-island markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/fahid-island-vs-yas-island.md type: area-comparison description: "Fahid Island 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." --- # Fahid Island or Yas Island? ## Side by side | | [Fahid Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/fahid-island) | [Yas Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 3,899, [Bayut](https://www.bayut.com/property-market-analysis/index/sale/properties/abu-dhabi/fahid-island/), 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 | 3 | 5 | | Drive to Zayed International Airport | about 15 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**: Yas Island averages AED 2,216 per sq ft against AED 3,899 in Fahid Island, about 43% less (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026). - **Lower entry price**: The lowest developer price we list in Yas Island is AED 1,390,000 at Yas Park Place, against AED 4,588,027 at The Beach House Fahid in Fahid Island. ## Developments in Fahid Island - [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) - [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) - [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) ## 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 Fahid Island is like > 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. 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. In its favour: - 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) Worth weighing: - 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 Full guide: [Fahid Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/fahid-island) ## 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 Fahid Island or Yas Island cheaper per square foot? Yas Island is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,216 per sq ft against AED 3,899 in Fahid 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, Fahid Island or Yas Island? Both are about 15 minutes from Zayed International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in Fahid Island and Yas Island? Fahid Island 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 Fahid Island and Yas Island? In Fahid Island: [The Beach House Fahid](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/fahid-island/the-beach-house-fahid) from AED 4,588,027, [Fahid Beach Terraces](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/fahid-island/fahid-beach-terraces) from AED 6,484,900 and [Fahid Beach Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/fahid-island/fahid-beach-residences) from AED 6,637,310. 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/fahid-island-vs-yas-island. 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