West Yas, Yas Island

West Yas is a waterfront villa community located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Yas Island. This project by Aldar Properties was completed in April 2019. Surrounded by refreshing sea breezes and extensive landscaping, West Yas is divided into four distinct residential areas. Each area boasts lavish villas that come in contrasting sizes and different floorplans. The sub-community features 1,017 villas in 4 and 5-bedroom units set in generous plots and with easy access to green open spaces. This luxurious development fuses the spirit of Emirati heritage with a contemporary touch and top-notch amenities.

• A luxurious villa community on the western side of Yas Island
• Houses deluxe 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom villas and villa plots
• Developed by Aldar Properties
• Project completed by April, 2019
• Superior finishes and lavish interiors
• Landscaped walkways
• Close to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Set amidst lush greenery and beautiful mangroves, West Yas is a residential community in the heart of Yas Island.

Popular points of interest in Yas West are:

• Features a swimming pool, tennis room and basketball court
• Home to communal amenities
• Close to popular leisure attractions

The community also incorporates extensive landscaping and separate play areas for kids. Yas West is home to a mosque, two schools, a retail centre, a petrol station, sports facilities and open public spaces. Its exceptional location near Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit and Warner Bros. World makes it a premium villa enclave in Yas Island.

West Yas in Yas Island is home to 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom deluxe villas. 4-bedroom villas have a built-up area starting from 4,256 sq. ft. and going up to 8,118 sq. ft. These residential units include a living/dining area, a well-maintained kitchen, large bedrooms with high-quality finishes, full bathrooms, a guest bathroom, a maid’s room with a bathroom, laundry room, storage area and a spacious terrace and balcony where its a suitable place to put an outdoor seating. The villas also have private garden and parking spaces.

The area of 5-bedroom villas ranges from 5,505 sq. ft. to 11,052 sq. ft. These houses have spacious master bedrooms, full bathrooms, maid’s room with attached bathroom, fully fitted closed kitchen, living and dining room, laundry and storage rooms, living area, and an upper level pantry. These townhouses also have guest toilet, a study room and big balconies. There is driver’s room and car parking spaces.

Those who wish to rent villas in West Yas in Abu Dhabi, can find various 4 and 5-bedroom units. The rental trend for these bed types are:

• The rental price for 4-bedroom villas in West Yas start from AED 240k and can go as high as AED 315k annum.
• For renting 5-bedroom villas in West Yas, you can expect prices between AED 265k to 500k per annum.

Apart from these properties, there are several rental villas in Yas Island. The prices are between AED 219k and AED 3.29M.

There are also few apartments for rent in West Yas that comes in 1-bedroom units. The rents for 1-bedroom flats in West Yas is AED 60k per annum.

Prospective investors can buy villas in West Yas that comes in 4 and 5-bedroom units. The sales trend for these bed types are:

• The sale prices of 4-bedroom villas in West Yas start at AED 5.4M and go up to AED 7.0M
• The 5-bedroom villas for sale in West Yas can cost you anywhere between AED 5.8M to AED 17M.

Investors can also find other villas for sale in Yas Island. The sales prices vary from AED 1.64M and AED 17M.

One can also find several residential plots for sale in West Yas. The sale prices can cost between AED 2.9M and AED 17M. Those looking for economical accommodation options, there are few apartments for sale in West Yas. The sale price for 3-bedroom flats in West Yas cost AED 1.52M.

West Yas in Abu Dhabi is a popular residential sub-district and tourist spot. There are many hotels within the sub-community including:

• DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences
• The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences is a 4-star hotel located at a 5-minute drive by car. The hotel has various amenities including connecting rooms, digital key, concierge, on-site restaurants, outdoor pool, fitness center, meeting rooms and room service.

WB Hotel Abu Dhabi is the world’s first Warner Bros hotel, part of Curio Collection by Hilton. It is located within walking distance of Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld. It has 250 guest rooms spread out over eight floors. Hotel amenities include luxury spa, fitness club, ‘dive-in’ theatre, kids club, splash pad and two swimming pools.

Each villa comes with a private parking garage in West Yas. Visitors can park their cars on nearby streets.

Yas Island has its own bus shuttle service to get to the different parts of the neighbourhood. Moreover, there are public buses which connect the island to the capital. Al Athari Street / ADNOC South bus stop, Al Athari Street / Yas Drive bus stop, Al Athari Street / Al Maha Street bus stop and Al Maha Street / Police Station bus stop are the nearest options. These are located within a 5-minute drive by car. Taxis are also present on the nearby roads.

West Yas is at a 20 minutes drive away from Abu Dhabi International Airport. And it takes an hour to reach Dubai via car. Both the cities can be accessed through Yas Island tunnel which is connected to the E10 exit on Abu Dhabi-Dubai Highway.

Those who have to shop for day-to-day needs can head over to Spinneys outlet. It is one of the branches of Spinneys supermarkets in Abu Dhabi located in Yas Plaza, Yas Island.

Other supermarkets in West Yas include Allday Market – Ansam and Asian grocery store, QKO Asian Market. You can also find branches of some of the best supermarkets in Abu Dhabi such as Carrefour and Waitrose inside Yas Mall.

To serve the spiritual needs of residents, the community houses three mosques. West Yas Mosque is a picturesque mosque has a capacity of 2,000 worshippers. It features different sections for men and women to offer prayers. The mosque also boasts a large parking area.

Other mosques near West Yas Abu Dhabi include Ansam Residences – Gate 2 mosque, Yas Villa Mosque, Mosque inside Yas Mall and Adnoc Mosque near Adnoc Service Station.

Christian residents can visit some of the best churches in Abu Dhabi. These include The Mar Thoma Church, Brethren Church Center, New Life Fellowship Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Assembly Of God Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, St. Paul’s Church, Musaffah and All Saints Anglican Church. All of these options are in Mussafah at a drive of 23 to 26 minutes by car.

The upcoming Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi, BAPS Hindu Mandir is located in in the Abu Mureikha area, along Al Taf Road (E16). It will be the first Hindu place of worship to receive an official licence in Abu Dhabi.

Sikh residents can visit New Gurudwara Abu Dhabi in M 11 district of Musaffah Industrial area at a 27-minute drive by car.

West Yas Academy is a school project by Aldar Academies. It is the first school in Abu Dhabi to follow the Massachusetts State Curriculum. It is located opposite the West Yas Mosque near West Yas Plaza in Zone K.

Nursery options near Yas West include:

• Odyssey Nursery
• Blossom Water’s Edge

Odyssey Nursery offer a tailored international programme emphasizing the EYFS curriculum. It enroll students from 4 months to 4 Years. A branch of Blossom Nursery is located in Water’s Edge at an 8-minute drive by car.

Other schools near Yas West are:

• Yas School
• Sabis International School

Located on Yas North, these schools are at a drive of five minutes. SABIS International School offers Sabis system until K-12. Imparting high-quality education, it provides superlative facilities such as science and computer laboratories, an auditorium, sports courts, Olympic soccer field and Olympic pool. It is located near the intersection of Yas Dr Street and Al Abraj Street in Yas Island North.

For minor ailments, residents can head to Medeor Medical Centre located on the first floor of Yas Mall. For skincare problems, Lumiere Skin Clinic is present inside Yas Mall. House of Skincare Clinic is located at Water Edge Al Maha Street.

Other medical facilities near West Yes are:

• Burjeel Medical Centre, Al Shahama
• Ridha Hospital

Some well-known hospitals near West Yas are also easily accessible. Amana Healthcare Medical and Rehabilitation Hospital is located in Khalifa City A at a drive of 16 minutes. NMC Royal Hospital can also be reached after a drive of 21 minutes.

Being a part of Yas Island, West Yas is located close to other communities of the island including:

• Al Dar Labour Village
• Yas Gateway
• Ansam

The community is a short drive away from some prominent neighbourhoods. Spanning 5.2 million sq. m. of natural beach shoreline, Al Raha Beach is located at a drive 18 minutes. Saadiyat Island is located on the far west of the community and can be reached after driving for roughly 20 minutes. Al Reem Island and Khalifa City A are also located at a drive of around 30 minutes.

West Yas is a villa sub-community of Yas Island – A locality brimming with a variety of amazing activities and events, which makes living here an unforgettable experience.

Residents can visit malls near West Yas for their shopping and entertainment needs. Malls which are easily accessible are:

• West Yas Plaza
• Yas Mall
• Al Raha Mall
• My City Center

West Yas Plaza is the only mall in the locality and provides a relaxing shopping experience to the residents on their doorstep.

Spanning 2.5 million sq. ft., Yas Mall is one of the most popular shopping malls in Abu Dhabi. It is located at an 8-minute drive from West Yas. The renowned mall has more than 370 international brands and 68 food and beverage outlets across three levels. It also boasts 24 screens VOX Cinema. Offering a spectacular shopping, dining and entertainment experience, Yas Mall is an amazing place to spend your day with family or friends.

Apart from the eateries in Yas Mall, residents can find some impressive dine-in options after driving towards the southern side of the island, close to Yas Plaza.

Some well-known restaurants near Yas Marina are:

• Origins
• Atayeb
• Jing Asia
• Angar
• Diablito
• Rangoli
• Cipriani
• Texas Roadhouse

Jing Asia is a buffet restaurant on the ground floor of Crown Plaza, 8-minute drive away. It serves Asian cuisine in a relaxed and casual environment. Origins is another cosy restaurant in viceroy hotel that is known for serving a diverse menu of local and regional dishes. It is located 10 minutes away from West Yas via car. Cipriani is an Italian restaurant in Yas Marina that can be reached after a drive of twelve minutes. Most of these restaurants offer stunning views of the Marina.

You can also find some of the best bars of Abu Dhabi near West Yas such as Stars N Bars, Hickory’s Sports Bar and Pacifico TIKI | Dining & Lounge.

One of the perks of living in West Yas is having several beaches close to your home. Residents can head to Yas Beach near Yas Marina, a 9-minute drive. Picturesque water, clean sand, temperature-controlled swimming pool and all day music are some of the highlights of Yas Beach. Saadiyat Beach is another option in Abu Dhabi that can be reached after driving for twenty minutes.

Other beaches near West Yas include Al Qurm Beach, Corniche Beach and Maricas Beach.

To take a relaxing swim, residents can visit the social club of the community that features a contemporary swimming pool with the backdrop of the sea.

The closest landmarks are:

• Yas Marina Circuit
• Warner Bros. World
• Ferrari World
• Yas Waterworld

Residents have easy access to some of the world’s most splendid attractions. After a drive of just six minutes, you can find Ferrari World, a motor racing-themed park named after the famous Italian automobile company. Indoor for the most part, this magnificent recreational destination, boasts some of the most thrilling rides. The place is great for kids too since it has several kid-friendly rides for younger ones.

Home to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit is another leisure attraction that is known for hosting electrifying races. Residents can join the Yas Motor Racing Club and choose from different package deals. The circuit is available for driving, cycling and racing when the races are not going on.

For health conscious people, the community features many fitness facilities including:

• Tennis courts
• Basketball courts
• Multi-purpose sports arenas
• A swimming pool
• Numerous gardens

There are ample outdoor spaces in West Yas where residents can jog and cycle. The community also incorporates a play area for kids. To enjoy some quality time with family, residents can head to Yas Gateway which is home to several verdant parks.

Gyms near West Yas include Vogue Fitness in Yas Marina, six kilometre or 11-minute drive away, CrossFit in Al Zeina Complex, thirteen minutes away via car and Cobra Fitness at Al Raha Blvd.

Some popular salons and spas near West Yas are:

• Glamour Hair Salon
• NStyle Beauty Lounge
• Tips and Toes
• Edelweiss Beauty Centre
• Figaro Salon

NStyle Beauty Lounge and Tips and Toes are both located in Yas Mall, 12-minute drive away in Yas Mall. Edelweiss Beauty Centre in Al Muneera takes 12 minutes to reach. Glamour Hair Salon in Al Zeina can also be reached after driving for fifteen minutes.

The Du arena is famous for hosting several live entertainment events, including theatre performances, comedy nights, music concerts and educational seminars. Yas Marina Circuit also hosts the majestic Formula 1 Grand Prix every year. People from around the world come to experience these astounding events.

For updates about community events, you can join the Facebook group called West Yas Residents, Abu Dhabi.

West Yas is a high-end community that contains sumptuous villas with high-end amenities. Therefore, many people may not be able to afford the high prices. Another thing to consider is, the locality is located close to some of Abu Dhabi’s most visited tourist attraction. Therefore, a heavy influx of tourists can make nearby roads busy sometimes.

• A 10-minute drive from Yas Mall
• Ferrari World is 8 minutes drive away
• Yas Marina Circuit is also a short 11-minute drive away
• Abu Dhabi International Airport is 18 minutes away via car
• One hour drive to Dubai