Yas Island
Area guide

Yas Island

Abu Dhabi's leisure, entertainment and waterfront island

  • CharacterLeisure, entertainment, family
  • To Abu Dhabi airportAround 15 to 20 minutes by car
  • To downtown Abu DhabiAround 25 minutes by car
  • Home typesApartments, townhouses, villas
About Yas Island

Living and investing in Yas Island

Yas Island is the capital's entertainment hub, home to Formula 1, major theme parks, a large mall and a growing waterfront. It is also one of Abu Dhabi's most complete residential islands, with apartments, townhouses and villas set among parks, cycling tracks and golf.

Close to the airport and central Abu Dhabi, Yas combines a lively lifestyle with strong rental demand, which makes it popular with families, professionals and investors.

Lifestyle

Yas suits an active, social lifestyle: cycling and running tracks, beach and water sports, concerts at the arena and a wide choice of restaurants. Residential neighbourhoods are green and family friendly, with schools and clinics close by.

Getting around

Yas connects directly to the Abu Dhabi to Dubai road and to central Abu Dhabi, with the airport typically 15 to 20 minutes away and downtown around 25 minutes, depending on traffic.

Why Yas Island

Why buy in Yas Island

Entertainment hub

Formula 1, theme parks, arenas, concerts and events on your doorstep.

Close to the airport

A short drive to Abu Dhabi International Airport, ideal for frequent travellers.

Complete communities

Parks, schools, retail, dining and cycling all inside the island.

Rental demand

Steady demand from residents, staff and visitors supports rental income.

Golf and waterfront

Yas Links golf course and the Yas Bay waterfront promenade.

Wide choice

From studios and apartments to family townhouses and villas.

Things to do

Attractions and lifestyle in Yas Island

Yas Marina Circuit

Home of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix and year-round events.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

The Ferrari-themed park with some of the fastest rides in the world.

Yas Waterworld

A large water park for families.

Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld

Large indoor theme parks that make Yas a family destination.

Yas Mall and Yas Bay

Shopping, dining and a waterfront promenade.

Yas Links

A links-style golf course on the coast.

New launches

Off-plan projects in Yas Island

Launch pricing and flexible payment plans from leading developers.

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Track record

Other projects in Yas Island

Recent projects that have sold out or completed. Ask us about resale and similar upcoming launches.

FAQ

Buying in Yas Island: your questions

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Is Yas Island good for rental investment?

Yas has steady demand from residents, employees of nearby attractions and visitors. Yields vary by building and unit, so ask an advisor for current examples.

Can foreigners buy property on Yas Island?

Yas is a designated freehold investment area, so foreign nationals can generally buy there. We confirm the details for each project.

How far is Yas Island from the airport?

Typically around 15 to 20 minutes by car.

Are there off-plan launches on Yas Island?

Yes. See the off-plan section on this page for current projects.

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