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Yas Island

Leisure island, Aldar communities. A buyer's guide by Tarek Wazzan.

Facts checked 30 September 2026 · General information, not advice

Short answerYas Island is an Abu Dhabi investment zone where foreigners can own freehold. It opened to visitors in late 2010 and is home to Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros. World. Aldar is the main residential developer, and off-plan sales are registered on DARI at 2%.

What Yas Island is

Yas Island's official site puts it about 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai. It first opened to visitors in late 2010 and later added Yas Links golf course and Etihad Arena. Its attractions include Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and Miral has announced a Disney theme park for the island.

What you can buy

Villas and townhouses in Aldar's gated communities, apartments around Yas Bay, Yas Marina and the golf course, and branded residences, with new launches alongside a resale market in completed communities.

What to check

  • The investment-zone status and the right you will hold, on DARI.
  • Noise and event traffic for homes near the circuit and arenas.
  • SPA registration on DARI within 21 days, and who pays the 2% fee.
  • Whether a completed community gives better value than a later handover.

Questions

Can foreigners buy property in Yas Island?

Yes. Yas Island is in Abu Dhabi; confirm the plot is inside an investment zone and the right you will hold on DARI before you reserve.

What should I check before buying in Yas Island?

The investment-zone status and the right you will hold, on DARI. Noise and event traffic for homes near the circuit and arenas. SPA registration on DARI within 21 days, and who pays the 2% fee. Whether a completed community gives better value than a later handover.

Who can advise me on Yas Island?

Tarek Wazzan, Senior Property Consultant at NAAS Properties, advises buyers and investors on Yas Island in English and Arabic. Message him on WhatsApp or use the contact form on this page.

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