Yas Island property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Mid-market

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Planned

Handover

Ready · ongoing

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

27 min

Projects tracked

87

Market data: recorded sales

Over the 12 months to Jun 2026, Yas Island recorded 5,225 property sales with a residential median of AED 2,080 per sqft — +26.1% on the previous 12 months.

See how Yas Island ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.

Median sale price

AED 2,208/sqft

4,211 residential sales, last 4 quarters

Sales, last 12 months

5,225

+38.6% vs the 12 months before

Price change, year on year

+26.1%

residential median AED/sqft

Top-selling projects in Yas Island

Ranked by registered sales, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.

Projects

Developer-stated — Abu Dhabi publishes no project register, so these are not verified against one.

Amenities & access

Beach

Yas Beach

Metro

No metro

Schools

2 schools

Also nearby

Ferrari World, Yas Mall, F1

Getting around & daily life

Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Yas Island — not driving distance.

School

Amity International School · 2.8 km away

Hospital

Gulf International Cancer Center · 2.0 km away

Mall

Yas Mall · within the area

Supermarket

Carrefour Hypermarket Yas · within the area

Park

West park · within the area

Beach

Amwaj Beach · within the area

Golf course

Yas Links · 220 m away

University

Al Khawarizmi International College · 3.6 km away

Airport

Zayed International Airport · 4.4 km away

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Infrastructure that moves values

• Abu Dhabi International Airportoperational · 1982

  AUH ~15km via Sheikh Zayed roads.

• Yas Marina Circuitoperational · 2009

  F1 circuit hosting the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009.

• Yas Links Abu Dhabioperational · 2010

  Championship links golf course.

• Sheikh Khalifa Bridge (E10/E12)operational · 2010

  Highway/bridge link to Abu Dhabi island.

• Ferrari World Abu Dhabioperational · 2010

  Ferrari-themed park, home to Formula Rossa.

• Yas Links Golf Courseoperational · 2010

  Championship links golf course.

• Yas Waterworldoperational · 2013

  Emirati-themed water park with 40+ rides.

• Yas Malloperational · 2014

  One of Abu Dhabi's largest malls.

• Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabioperational · 2018

  World's third Warner Bros. theme park.

• Yas Acres community parks, pocket marinas & waterfront boardwalksoperational · 2019

  Self-contained masterplan amenities: parkland, tennis/basketball courts, community pools, cycling tracks, waterfront boardwalks with kayak/boat docking and resident beach access.

• Canal promenade & marina-style waterfrontoperational · 2020

  ~800m canal-front promenade with retail, dining and tracks.

• Yas Acres Golf & Country Cluboperational · 2021

  Floodlit links-style 9-hole golf course (Fry/Straka design) across ~130 acres with a country-club clubhouse, pools and dining; the social heart of Yas Acres, open since Nov 2021.

• Yas Bay Waterfrontoperational · 2021

  Promenade with restaurants, nightlife, retail and marina.

• Yas Bay Waterfront / Etihad Arenaoperational · 2021

  Waterfront leisure promenade with the UAE's largest indoor arena.

• Yas Bay Waterfront & Etihad Arenaoperational · 2021

  Waterfront leisure/dining district with the 18,000-capacity Etihad Arena, promenade and beach; opened December 2021.

• Etihad Arenaoperational · 2021

  18,000-seat indoor arena in Yas Bay.

• Yas Creative Hub (twofour54)operational · 2023

  Media campus hosting CNN, Ubisoft and Unity.

• Yas Island theme parksoperational · 2023

  Ferrari World, Warner Bros World, Yas Waterworld, SeaWorld cluster.

• Zayed International Airport (AUH)operational · 2023

  ~10-15 min drive.

• SeaWorld Abu Dhabioperational · 2023

  Region's first marine-life theme park and research/rescue centre.

• Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)operational · 2023

  ~10-15 min drive from Yas Island.

• The Magnolias at Yas Acresoperational · 2024

  Townhouse and villa phase (2-4BR townhouses, 3-6BR villas) that reached practical completion in August 2024, expanding the community's housing stock.

• Yas Waterworld expansion (Lost City)operational · 2026

  Major expansion opened April 2026 adding 11 attractions including Matamir's Drop, the UAE's tallest waterslide (40m+); park now has 70+ rides.

• Etihad Rail passenger service (UAE national network)operational · 2026

  UAE intercity passenger rail launching 30 June 2026 (Abu Dhabi-Fujairah first phase). No Yas Island station is confirmed, but the network adds region-wide rail access; Aldar/DoT are coordinating Yas Island infrastructure with Etihad Rail.

• Yas Acres community mosquesoperational

  Masterplan includes neighbourhood mosques serving residents within the gated community.

• SABIS International School - Yas Islandoperational

  International school on Yas Island roughly 5 minutes' drive from most Yas Acres homes.

• Yas American Academyoperational

  American-curriculum school on Yas Island within a short drive of Yas Acres.

• Yas Beachoperational

  Public/leisure beach on Yas Island.

• Yas Acres North Bay plotsunder construction · 2026

  18 freehold waterfront 'build-it-your-way' land plots (~320-660 sqm) on Yas Acres' canal edge; final infrastructure/titles being delivered around 2025-2026.

• Yas Waterworld Expansionunder construction · 2026

  Waterpark expansion adding 12 new rides plus dining, opening 4 April 2026.

• Topgolf Yas Islandunder construction · 2026

  Second UAE Topgolf: ~6,500 sqm range with 82 bays, targeted 2026.

• Warner Bros. World DC additionsunder construction · 2026

  Kryptonite Collider opens Jul 2026; Superman coaster ~2028.

• Sea La Vie residencesunder construction · 2027

  660 luxury waterfront homes across 4 towers; handover 2027.

• Sea La Vie (Yas Bay)under construction · 2027

  Waterfront residential community at Yas Bay, completion Q2 2027.

• The Orchids at Yas Acresunder construction · 2030

  Aldar's newest Yas Acres gated phase launched June 2026: 217 homes (2-3BR townhouses, 3-5BR villas) with a 500 sqm community club and pools; handover expected Q1 2030.

• Etihad Rail High-Speed Line - Yas Island Stationunder construction · 2030

  Planned Abu Dhabi-Dubai high-speed rail to include a Yas Island station.

• Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas Islandunder construction

  Aldar-Hilton partnership delivering Abu Dhabi's first Waldorf Astoria Residences.

• Sphere Abu Dhabiapproved · 2029

  First Sphere venue outside the US; $1.7bn immersive arena (~20,000 capacity) near Yas Mall, target end-2029.

• Abu Dhabi Tram Line 4 (Yas Island-Airport)approved · 2030

  Planned 20km light-rail linking Yas Island to Al Raha, Zayed Airport and Etihad Plaza; ~2030.

• Disneyland Abu Dhabiannounced

  Disney's 7th theme park resort, built/operated by Miral; announced May 2025, opening early 2030s.

• Disney Abu Dhabi theme park & resortannounced

  Miral and Walt Disney announced (May 2025) the Middle East's first Disney resort on northern Yas Island; early-stage with construction ramping through 2026, opening estimated early 2030s.

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Yas Island?

Recorded residential sales in Yas Island over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 2,208 per sqft, across 4,211 transactions. Prices are up +26.1% year on year. Buying costs add roughly 7–10% on top, and net rental yield after service charges typically lands 2–3 percentage points below the gross figure.

What are the best-selling projects in Yas Island?

By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Yas Island are Yas Riva Residences (905 sales), Yas Living (651 sales), Gardenia Bay (540 sales).

Can foreigners buy property in Yas Island?

Yes — Yas Island is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.

How far is Yas Island from downtown Abu Dhabi?

Yas Island is roughly 27 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Yas Acres North Bay plots, Yas Waterworld Expansion, Topgolf Yas Island, Warner Bros. World DC additions, Sea La Vie residences, Sea La Vie (Yas Bay), The Orchids at Yas Acres, Etihad Rail High-Speed Line - Yas Island Station, Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas Island, Sphere Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Tram Line 4 (Yas Island-Airport), Disneyland Abu Dhabi, Disney Abu Dhabi theme park & resort.

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