Jubail Island property investment guide

Sustainable mangrove-island villages between Yas and Saadiyat, by LEAD

Jubail Island is a premium villas community in Abu Dhabi. Ownership is freehold. Downtown is about 18 min away.

A AED 15bn sustainable master community by LEAD Development on a natural mangrove island between Yas and Saadiyat, organised into six villages (Souk, Marfaa, Seef, Ain Al Maha, Nad Al Dhabi and Bada Al Jubail) around protected wetlands, with beach clubs, a marina and low-density waterfront villas.

Key numbers

Price tier
Premium
Ownership
Freehold
Maturity
Under construction
Handover
2025–2028
Metro served
No
Commute to downtown
18 min
Projects tracked
14

New & off-plan projects

ProjectDeveloperUnitsStatusFrom
Souk Al JubailLEAD Real Estate DeveloperStudio-3 BR apartments & townhousesSellingAED 1,195,000
Marfaa Al JubailLEAD Real Estate DeveloperMarina apartments & townhousesSellingAED 1,900,000
Jubail Island - Phase 2LEAD Real Estate DeveloperOff-planAED 2,020,000
Seef Al JubailLEAD Real Estate DeveloperBeachfront villasSellingAED 4,500,000
Jubail Island - Ain Al Maha VillageLEAD Real Estate DeveloperOff-planAED 3,500,000
Ain Al MahaLEAD Real Estate DeveloperWaterfront villasSellingAED 4,500,000
Jubail TerracesLEAD Real Estate DeveloperOff-planAED 950,000
Nad Al DhabiLEAD Real Estate DeveloperFamily villasSellingAED 4,500,000
Jubail Island - Phase 3LEAD Real Estate DeveloperOff-planAED 3,600,000
Bada Al JubailLEAD Real Estate DeveloperVillasSellingAED 4,500,000
Bada Al Jubail - Phase 2LEAD Real Estate DeveloperOff-planAED 28,500,000
Marsa Al JubailLEAD Real Estate DeveloperOff-planAED 5,800,000
Bada Al Jubail - Phase 1LEAD Real Estate DeveloperOff-planAED 16,500,000
Jubail Island - Phase 1 (Plots)LEAD Real Estate DeveloperOff-planAED 2,620,000

Amenities & access

Beach
Beachfront
Metro
No metro
Schools
2 schools
Also nearby
Mangroves, eco villas

Infrastructure that moves values

  • Souk Al Jubail (The Souk)operational · 2023

    Jubail Island's commercial and retail heart, launched in 2023. Comprises 4 office buildings housing a medical clinic, fitness & wellness, and F&B and retail spaces serving the six villages.

  • Marsa Al Jubail marina & yacht cluboperational · 2025

    Secluded waterfront community with a 65-berth marina and a members-only two-level yacht club (dining, lounge, gym), plus 36 high-end marina villas. Targeted ready Q1 2025.

  • Redwood Center of Excellence nurseryoperational · 2026

    First Redwood Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi (Kids First Group), for ages 6 months to 6 years, following an EYFS-based emergent curriculum. Opened to first students in Q1 2026.

  • Jubail Island Main Bridge (E12 link)operational

    140m bridge connecting Jubail Island to Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (E12), the island's primary access route to Yas/Saadiyat and downtown Abu Dhabi. Construction began Aug 2021 and is now complete, with intelligent traffic signals, speed control and pedestrian systems.

  • Souk Al Jubail Medical Clinicoperational

    Specialised medical clinic located within the Souk Al Jubail office/retail hub, providing on-island primary healthcare alongside fitness and wellness facilities.

  • Jubail Mangrove Parkoperational

    Abu Dhabi's first self-contained educational, nature and leisure mangrove destination, with boardwalks, kayaking and a wildlife sanctuary on the island's edge.

  • Jubail Island community mosqueoperational

    Community mosque located to the west of the island alongside townhouses and a community park, serving residents of the delivered villages.

  • Jubail Island mangrove parks, nature trails and promenadesoperational

    Network of dedicated nature trails, promenades, plazas and mangrove parks woven through the masterplan; a defining feature of the eco-focused community now in use as 1,000+ homes have been handed over.

  • Yas Island leisure & retail (Yas Mall, theme parks)operational

    Adjacent Yas Island offers Yas Mall (largest mall in Abu Dhabi), Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld, all a short drive across the E12/bridge network from Jubail Island.

  • Saadiyat Cultural District (Louvre, Guggenheim, museums)operational

    Neighbouring Saadiyat Island hosts the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the developing Cultural District (Guggenheim, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum), roughly 10 minutes from Jubail Island.

  • Zayed International Airportoperational

    Abu Dhabi's main international airport, about 25 minutes from Jubail Island via E12; its Terminal A (Midfield) is fully operational, greatly expanding capacity for the eastern islands.

  • Gordonstoun School Abu Dhabiunder construction · 2026

    First Gordonstoun School in the Gulf, on Jubail Island, for ages 4-18 on English GCSE/A-Level curriculum. Founding Principal Brendan Law named July 2025; opening September 2026 (Q3 2026).

  • Bada Al Jubail private-island communityunder construction · 2027

    AED4bn ($1.08bn) exclusive beachfront gated community over 446,000 sqm with 8km of beachfront, mansions on 2,000-6,000 sqm plots, a 30-yacht marina, yacht club, members' lounge, wellness centre/spa, fitness studio and kids club. Completion expected end of 2027.

  • Bada Al Jubail beach club & 30-yacht marinaunder construction · 2027

    Dedicated 30-berth marina, beach club, yacht club, wellness centre/spa and water-sports facilities forming the leisure spine of the Bada Al Jubail gated community. Completion expected end of 2027.

  • Jubail Island masterplan next phase (eco-hotels, schools, retail)announced

    AED12-15bn masterplan across six villages (Marfaa, Nad Al Dhabi, Seef, Ain Al Maha, Souk, Bada). With 1,000+ homes delivered by 2026, future phases announced include eco-hotels, additional international schools, community centres, more marinas, boutique wellness resorts and expanded Souk retail.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property in Jubail Island?
Yes — Jubail Island is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.
How far is Jubail Island from downtown Abu Dhabi?
Jubail Island is roughly 18 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Gordonstoun School Abu Dhabi, Bada Al Jubail private-island community, Bada Al Jubail beach club & 30-yacht marina, Jubail Island masterplan next phase (eco-hotels, schools, retail).
What new projects are selling in Jubail Island?
Current launches include Souk Al Jubail by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 1,195,000), Marfaa Al Jubail by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 1,900,000), Jubail Island - Phase 2 by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 2,020,000), Seef Al Jubail by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 4,500,000), Jubail Island - Ain Al Maha Village by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 3,500,000), Ain Al Maha by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 4,500,000), Jubail Terraces by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 950,000), Nad Al Dhabi by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 4,500,000), Jubail Island - Phase 3 by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 3,600,000), Bada Al Jubail by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 4,500,000), Bada Al Jubail - Phase 2 by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 28,500,000), Marsa Al Jubail by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 5,800,000), Bada Al Jubail - Phase 1 by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 16,500,000), Jubail Island - Phase 1 (Plots) by LEAD Real Estate Developer (from AED 2,620,000).

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