Island community · Abu Dhabi
Yas Island
Island of about 25 km² on Abu Dhabi's north-east coast, home to Yas Marina Circuit, several theme parks and a growing set of residential communities.
Discover Yas Island
Yas Island covers about 25 km² and was largely shaped by land reclamation that began in 2006. It is best known as a leisure destination: Yas Marina Circuit has hosted the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix since 2009, and the island also has Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas Mall, Etihad Arena and the Yas Links golf course. Miral manages and develops the tourism side of the island, and in 2025 Disney and Miral announced a Disneyland resort for Yas, with no opening date set.
Aldar Properties is the main residential developer. Completed communities include Ansam and West Yas, and projects such as Yas Acres, Water's Edge and Mayan have added villas, townhouses and apartments. Aldar has continued to launch new projects on the island, including Yas Riva, Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas and the Yas Point waterfront development announced in 2026.
Yas sits beside the E10 and E12 highways between the city centre and Zayed International Airport. Yas Island's official site gives a drive of about 15 minutes to the airport, while some sources quote 10 minutes. Yas is one of the investment zones where non-GCC nationals can own freehold property.
- Land area of about 25 km², created largely through reclamation from 2006
- Yas Marina Circuit has hosted the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009
- Theme parks include Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
- Disneyland Abu Dhabi announced for the island in 2025; opening date not confirmed
- About 15 minutes by road from Zayed International Airport
- Designated freehold investment zone for non-GCC nationals
Why buyers look at Yas Island
Leisure on the doorstep
Theme parks, a golf course, Yas Beach, Yas Mall and Etihad Arena are all on the island.
Airport access
Yas Island's official guide gives about 15 minutes by road to Zayed International Airport.
Range of home types
Aldar communities cover apartments, townhouses and villas at different price points.
Freehold ownership
Yas is one of Abu Dhabi's investment zones open to freehold ownership by non-GCC nationals.
Ongoing investment
Aldar and Miral continue to launch residential, hotel and leisure projects, including a planned Disney resort.
Landmarks and lifestyle
- Beach
- Golf course
- Theme parks
- Marina
- Retail and dining
- Motorsport
- Schools
- Parks
Yas Marina Circuit
5.554 km Formula 1 circuit that has hosted the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Indoor theme park opened in November 2010.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Indoor theme park opened in July 2018.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
Marine-life theme park opened in May 2023.
Yas Waterworld
Water park next to Yas Mall.
Etihad Arena
Indoor venue of about 18,000 seats on Yas Bay, opened in 2021.
Yas Links
Links golf course on the island's western shore.
Yas Mall
Large regional shopping centre.
Off-plan projects in Yas Island
Every published project in the area with its starting price, payment plan and handover.
No published projects in this area yet. Ask an advisor what is coming.
Where Yas Island sits
Questions buyers ask about Yas Island
Who develops homes on Yas Island?
Aldar Properties is the main residential developer; Miral develops and manages the tourism and leisure assets.
Can foreigners buy on Yas Island?
Yes. Yas is one of Abu Dhabi's investment zones where non-GCC nationals can own freehold property.
How far is Yas Island from the airport?
Yas Island's official guide gives about 15 minutes by road to Zayed International Airport; some sources quote around 10 minutes.
Is Disneyland Abu Dhabi on Yas Island?
Disney and Miral announced it in May 2025 for a waterfront site on Yas. No opening date has been announced; The National reported estimates pointing to 2030 to 2033.
What homes are available on Yas?
A mix of apartments, townhouses and villas across communities such as Ansam, West Yas, Yas Acres, Water's Edge and Mayan.
AIArea profile drafted by Emir AI from public sources and checked by our team on 2026-09-30. Information only, not advice.
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