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
| Project | Developer | Units | Status | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souk Al Jubail | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Studio-3 BR apartments & townhouses | Selling | AED 1,195,000 |
| Marfaa Al Jubail | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Marina apartments & townhouses | Selling | AED 1,900,000 |
| Jubail Island - Phase 2 | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Off-plan | AED 2,020,000 | |
| Seef Al Jubail | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Beachfront villas | Selling | AED 4,500,000 |
| Jubail Island - Ain Al Maha Village | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Off-plan | AED 3,500,000 | |
| Ain Al Maha | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Waterfront villas | Selling | AED 4,500,000 |
| Jubail Terraces | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Off-plan | AED 950,000 | |
| Nad Al Dhabi | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Family villas | Selling | AED 4,500,000 |
| Jubail Island - Phase 3 | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Off-plan | AED 3,600,000 | |
| Bada Al Jubail | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Villas | Selling | AED 4,500,000 |
| Bada Al Jubail - Phase 2 | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Off-plan | AED 28,500,000 | |
| Marsa Al Jubail | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Off-plan | AED 5,800,000 | |
| Bada Al Jubail - Phase 1 | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Off-plan | AED 16,500,000 | |
| Jubail Island - Phase 1 (Plots) | LEAD Real Estate Developer | Off-plan | AED 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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