Abu Dhabi

Yas Island Investment Guide (2026)

Entertainment hub with Ferrari World, strong STR, lifestyle appeal.

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Avg price / sqft
AED 1,380
Gross Yield
6.3%
Net Yield
4.8%
Occupancy
93%

About Yas Island

Yas Island houses Abu Dhabi's entertainment ecosystem: Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld, Yas Marina Circuit (F1), Yas Mall. The residential component — Yas Acres, Ansam, Mayan, Magnolias — blends leisure-led tenure with strong rental demand.

Unit-type market snapshot

Unit
Avg sale price
Avg annual rent
Gross yield
1BR
AED 1,200,000
AED 80,000
6.7%
2BR
AED 1,950,000
AED 120,000
6.2%
Townhouse 3BR
AED 3,100,000
AED 180,000
5.8%
Villa 4BR+
AED 5,800,000
AED 320,000
5.5%

Based on active Bayut / Property Finder listings and DLD transactions. Updated April 2026.

Service charge
AED 12/sqft
per year
Transactions (12m)
2,400
sales recorded
Avg days on market
40 days
list to sale

Pros

  • Strong STR demand (entertainment + F1 weekend peaks)
  • Family-friendly amenity stack
  • Yas Mall and beach club access
  • Aldar-led quality consistency

Watchouts

  • Event-driven noise on certain weekends
  • Leisure-heavy area — corporate tenant pool thinner

Who should invest in Yas Island?

STR operators (F1 weekends peak at 2–3x normal ADR), families, and balanced-portfolio investors.

Landmarks and amenities

Ferrari WorldYas Marina CircuitYas MallYas BeachWarner Bros. World

Top developers

Aldar

Frequently asked questions

Is Yas Island good for short-term rental?

Yes — especially around F1 weekend, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and school holidays. Peak-period ADRs run 2–3x normal.

Is Yas Island freehold?

Yes. Yas Island is an Investment Zone — freehold for all nationalities.

Model your own unit
Use the rental yield calculator with Yas Island service charge of AED 12/sqft.
Full net ROI analysis
See the full cash-on-cash return formula banks use, with Yas Island benchmarks.
Closing costs
Compute the 6–8% total closing cost — DLD, agent, NOC, mortgage registration.

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