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Yas Island

Q: Does a home on Yas Island qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?

A property worth AED 2 million or more lets the buyer apply for the 10-year Golden Visa, subject to the government's current rules.

Theme parks, the F1 circuit, Yas Bay and Yas Links on one island. Every launch since 2025 on Yas, newest first.

15 off-plan launches32 projects7 developers

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Freehold

Who can buy

Freehold for all nationalities: Yas Island is one of Abu Dhabi's investment zones, where buyers of any nationality can own property outright.

Abu Dhabi's leisure island, with villa and townhouse communities, waterfront apartments and a golf course around its theme parks and the Formula 1 circuit.

On the doorstep

Close to home

Yas Mall
Yas Bay Waterfront
Yas Links golf course
Yas Marina
Sabis International School

Locations, distances and amenities are indicative and subject to change.

Yas Island · since 2025

Off-plan launches

15 off-plan projects launched on Yas Island since 2025, newest first. Launch month from the developer; prices only where the developer publishes them.

2026 10 launches

JW Marriott Residences Abu Dhabi, Yas Island

Oct 2026

Taraf

JW Marriott Residences Abu Dhabi, Yas Island

Yas Island beachfront, beside Yas Links

Homes: 199 homes: 1–3BR, 4BR duplexes, 3 penthouses (2BR 5M, 3BR 7.9M, 4BR duplex 14.7M)
From: 3.3M1BR
Payment plan: 50/50 (5% down, 45% to month 36, 50% on completion)
Handover: Q2 2030

Manchester City Yas Residences, Phase 2, Yas Island

Oct 2026

Ohana Development

Manchester City Yas Residences, Phase 2

Yas Canal, Yas Island

Homes: 619 homes in Phase 2 · 2 & 3BR townhouses, 3BR duplexes, 4 & 5BR villas · 1,938 to 4,887 sq ft
From: Avg 3.75M2BR townhouse
Payment plan: 5% down · 35/65 (non-UAE) · 30/70 (UAE nationals) · 25/75 with 2% rebate
Handover: Phased delivery by 2029 (Phase 2 month not published)

92% of Phase 2 sold in under 48 hours; all townhouses and duplexes sold out (Oct 2026)

Sep 2026

Cosmo Developments

The Wadi

Yas Canal, Yas Island

Homes: 3,950 homes planned (studios to 3BR)
From: ~850K
Payment plan: 20/80
Handover: Q4 2030

Sep 2026

Aldar

Yas Riva Reserve

Northeast Yas Island

Homes: 292 villas, incl. 45 waterfront
From: 7.9MInland 4BR
Payment plan: 50/50 (5% now, 5% every 5 months ×5, 2×10%, 50% on handover)
Handover: Q3 2030

Jul 2026

Aldar

The Canopies at Yas Point

Yas Point, north Yas Island

Homes: 592 apartments, studio to 3BR
From: 1.65MStudio
Payment plan: 55/45 (5% down)
Handover: 2030

Jun 2026

Aldar

The Orchids at Yas Acres

Yas Acres, Yas Island

Homes: 217 homes
From: 3.35M
Payment plan: 55/45 (5% down)
Handover: Q3 2030

Townhouses sold out

Apr 2026

Aldar

Yas Park Place, Phase 1

North Yas, by Yas Central Park

Homes: ~780 units in 6 buildings (4 in Phase 1)
From: 1.39M
Payment plan: 50/50 (5% down)
Handover: Q1 2030

Feb 2026

NORD

NOVAYAS

Homes: 96 homes: studios to 3BR, plus a 4BR penthouse
From: 1.25M
Payment plan: 10/30/60 (10% down / 30% construction / 60% handover)
Handover: Q2 2029

Sold out within days of launch (Feb 2026)

Manchester City Yas Residences, Phase 1, Yas Island

Feb 2026

Ohana Development

Manchester City Yas Residences, Phase 1

Yas Canal, Yas Island

Homes: 2,000+ homes across the masterplan
From: Avg 2M1BR apartment
Payment plan: 50/50
Handover: 2029 (masterplan completion)

Sold out

Jan 2026

Merath Development

Vista Del Mar

Yas Island (near Yas Beach)

Homes: 90 residences (1–4BR)
From: 1.9M
Payment plan: 40/60 (1–2BR) · 25/75 (3–4BR)
Handover: Q4 2026

2025 5 launches

Yas IslandOff-plan

Nov 2025

Aldar

Yas Riva Residences

North Yas Island, along the canal

Homes: 950 studios to 3BR apartments in six buildings
Price: Ask Beyond
Handover: Q4 2029

Yas IslandOff-plan

Oct 2025

Aldar

Yas Living

Northeast Yas Island, by the canal

Homes: 678 studios to 3BR apartments in three buildings
Price: Ask Beyond
Handover: Q1 2029

Sold out within days of launch

Yas IslandOff-plan

Sep 2025

Aldar

Al Deem Townhomes

Northeast Yas Island

Homes: Townhomes in an Emirati community
Price: Ask Beyond

May 2025

Burtville Developments

Bab Al Qasr Residence 31

Yas Bay, Yas Island

Homes: Furnished sea-view homes
Price: Ask Beyond
Payment plan: Not announced
Handover: Q1 2029

Yas IslandOff-plan

May 2025

Aldar

Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas

Homes: 133 furnished residences
Price: Ask Beyond

Sold out on launch day (22 May 2025)

Specs, prices and handover dates are as published by each developer and subject to change. All 2026 launches

Yas Island

All projects in Yas Island

32 projects we know of, from ready homes to this year's launches. No prices here; ask us for current availability.

Al Deem Townhomes
Aldar · Townhouses
Off-plan
Launched Sep 2025
Bab Al Qasr Residence 31
Burtville Developments · Apartments
Off-plan
Launched May 2025Handover 2029
Gardenia Bay
Aldar · Apartments, Townhouses
Off-plan
Handover 2028
JW Marriott Residences Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Taraf · Apartments
Off-plan
Launched Oct 2026Handover 2030
Manchester City Yas Residences, Phase 1
Ohana Development · Apartments, villas, townhouses
Off-plan
Launched Feb 2026Handover 2029
Manchester City Yas Residences, Phase 2
Ohana Development · Townhouses, duplexes, villas
Off-plan
Launched Oct 2026Handover 2029
NOVAYAS
NORD · Apartments
Off-plan
Launched Feb 2026Handover 2029
Sama Yas
Aldar · Apartments, Duplexes, Penthouses, Retail
Off-plan
Handover 2028
The Canopies at Yas Point
Aldar · Apartments
Off-plan
Launched Jul 2026Handover 2030
The Orchids at Yas Acres
Aldar · Villas
Off-plan
Launched Jun 2026Handover 2030
The Wadi
Cosmo Developments · Apartments
Off-plan
Launched Sep 2026Handover 2030
Vista Del Mar
Merath Development · Apartments
Off-plan
Launched Jan 2026Handover 2026
Waldorf Astoria Residences
Aldar · Apartments, Duplexes, Penthouses
Off-plan
Handover 2028
Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas
Aldar · Apartments
Off-plan
Launched May 2025
Yas Living
Aldar · Apartments
Off-plan
Launched Oct 2025Handover 2029
Yas Park Place, Phase 1
Aldar · Apartments
Off-plan
Launched Apr 2026Handover 2030
Yas Riva Reserve
Aldar · Villas
Off-plan
Launched Sep 2026Handover 2030
Yas Riva Residences
Aldar · Apartments
Off-plan
Launched Nov 2025Handover 2029
Ansam
Aldar · Apartments
Ready to move
Lea
Aldar · Villa plots
Ready to move
Mayan
Aldar · Apartments
Ready to move
Noya
Aldar · Townhouses, Villas
Ready to move
Noya Luma
Aldar · Villas
Ready to move
Noya Viva
Aldar · Townhouses, Villas
Ready to move
The Sustainable City Yas Island
Aldar · Apartments, Townhouses
Ready to move
Water's Edge
Aldar · Apartments
Ready to move
West Yas
Aldar · Villas
Ready to move
Yas Acres
Aldar · Villas, townhouses
Ready to move
Yas Acres Dahlias
Aldar · Villas, Townhouses
Ready to move
Yas Golf Collection
Aldar · Apartments, Retail
Ready to move
Yas Park Gate
Aldar · Townhouses, Villas
Ready to move
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Yas Park Views
Aldar · Villas
Ready to move

Status and handover as published by each developer and subject to change.

Yas Island

Developers in Yas Island

Every developer with a project here, and how many. Linked names open their card on our developers page.

Aldar25 projects Ohana Development2 projects Burtville Developments1 projectCosmo Developments1 projectMerath Development1 projectNORD1 project Taraf1 project

Market snapshot

The market on Yas

Fourth by H1 2026 home sales value: 7.3bn (ADREC)

2,323/sq ftApartments, average sale priceSource: ADREC, H1 2026

1,672/sq ftVillas / townhouses, average sale priceSource: ADREC, H1 2026

Market figures are published by third parties; past performance is not a guide to future returns.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Can foreigners buy property on Yas Island?

Freehold for all nationalities: Yas Island is one of Abu Dhabi's investment zones, where buyers of any nationality can own property outright. Rules can change, so Beyond confirms the current position before you commit.

What has launched off-plan on Yas Island since 2025?

15 projects: JW Marriott Residences Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (Oct 2026), Manchester City Yas Residences, Phase 2 (Oct 2026), The Wadi (Sep 2026), Yas Riva Reserve (Sep 2026), The Canopies at Yas Point (Jul 2026), The Orchids at Yas Acres (Jun 2026) and more.

Which developers build on Yas Island?

Aldar, Ohana Development, Burtville Developments, Cosmo Developments, Merath Development, NORD, Taraf.

Does a home on Yas Island qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?

A property worth 2 million or more lets the buyer apply for the 10-year Golden Visa, subject to the government's current rules.

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Yas Island

Who can buy

Close to home

Off-plan launches

2026 10 launches