Popular communities to buy properties on Yas Island
Yas Island is a vibrant residential, entertainment and retail hub in Abu Dhabi. With attractive amenities and a wide variety of elegant properties, the area has unsurprisingly become a favourite for investors and homebuyers. Whether you’re looking to buy your dream home or expand your investment portfolio, here is the list of the most popular sub-communities to buy properties in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
POPULAR BUILDINGS TO BUY APARTMENTS IN YAS ISLAND
From low-rise towers to glittering skyscrapers, the island has it all. Let’s now check out the popular buildings to buy apartments in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
WATER’S EDGE
Water’s Edge is the most popular sub-community to buy apartments in Yas Island. Developed by ALDAR, this is a condominium complex, with private courtyards, swimming pools and landscaped gardens. The development offers easy access to a park, supermarkets, mosques, schools, malls and healthcare facilities.
When it comes to apartments, Water’s Edge has studios to 3-bed units, with attached bathrooms, open/closed kitchens and spacious balconies. The cost of apartments in Water’s Edge is as follows:
- You can expect to pay around AED 633k to buy studios in Water’s Edge.
- The average price for 1-bedroom apartments in Water’s Edge is AED 880k.
- 2-bedroom apartments in Water’s Edge are available for an average price of AED 1.3M.
- The average cost of 3-bedroom flats in Water’s Edge is AED 1.8M.
- Apartments in Water’s Edge boast an ROI of 6.33%.
ANSAM
Situated close to Yas Waterworld, Ansam is a complex of four, 6 to 8-storey buildings — inspired by Andalusian and Spanish architecture.
The complex has over 500 units, including studios, 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments, with modern interiors. Each of these flats is spacious and offers fabulous views of the Yas Links Golf Club, Abu Dhabi.
When it comes to amenities, Ansam has a stunning pool, a gym and a dedicated parking area, to name a few. Pets are not allowed in this development.
Looking to buy a flat in Ansam? Consider the prices given below:
- The cost of a studio flat in Ansam averages at AED 737k.
- The average sales price for a 1-bed flat in Ansam stands at AED 1.1M.
- You can buy a 2-bedroom apartment in Ansam for AED 1.7M on average.
- The cost of 3-bedroom flats in Ansam averages at AED 2.8M.
- The projected ROI of these flats is 6.20%.
MAYAN
Built by ALDAR, Mayan is a luxury residential complex that truly embodies the Yas Island lifestyle.
You can find 512 units, ranging from studios to 4-bed apartments — designed to match modern tastes and aesthetics. These flats offer incredible views of the golf course and mangroves.
Mayan has sun decks, BBQ areas, a gym, children’s play areas, retail outlets and a swimming pool.
Those interested to buy properties in Mayan can look at the sales prices given below:
- The average sales price for a studio in Mayan is AED 751k.
- The average cost rises to AED 1.2M for a 1-bed flat in Mayan.
- You can purchase a 2-bed flat in Mayan at around AED 1.9M.
- The average sales price for 3-bed units in Mayan is AED 3M.
- The ROI of these apartments stands at 6.31%.
POPULAR AREAS TO LOOK FOR VILLAS FOR SALE IN YAS ISLAND
Many people interested in buying a property in Yas Island also consider villas for their grandeur and comfort. Let’s take a look at the most popular communities to buy houses in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
WEST YAS
West Yas is the most popular sub-community to buy villas on Yas Island. The area has over 1,000 villas in 4 and 5-bed configurations divided into four districts.
West Yas boasts a swimming pool, landscaped walkways, a mosque, two schools, a retail centre, a fuel station, a private parking area and sports courts.
When it comes to villas, they showcase a mix of modern and traditional Arabian architecture, exuding sophistication that is typical of the properties in the community. The cost of these villas is as follows:
- The average price for a 4-bed villa in West Yas is AED 5.8M.
- The cost of 5-bed houses in West Yas is AED 6.3M.
- .The ROI for the area stands at 4.11%.
YAS ACRES
Yas Acres is a fantastic waterfront community on Yas Island. One key factor for its popularity is excellent connectivity; the self-contained development is a short drive from famous attractions on Yas Island such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit and Yas Mall. Similarly, those living in Yas Acres have quick access to educational institutes in the emirate.
When it comes to villas, houses in Yas Acres come in 3 to 6-bedroom configurations, featuring BBQ areas, manicured gardens, parking areas and spacious balconies.
The average prices of houses in Yas Acres are given below:
- You can expect to pay around AED 3.9M to buy a 3-bed villa in Yas Acres.
- The average sales price for a 4-bed villa in Yas Acres is AED 5.1M.
- The average sales price for a 6-bed villa in Yas Acres is AED 10.5M.
- The expected ROI for these villas for sale in Yas Island is 5.27%.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE ON YAS ISLAND?
If you’re thinking of making a final call on any of the properties for sale in Yas Island, factor in the pros and cons of living in Yas Island to decide if it’s the right place for you.
WHERE TO FIND THE BEST ROIs FOR STUDIO APARTMENTS IN DUBAI AND ABU DHABI?
You can consider some of these areas with good ROIs for studios in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
That concludes our guide to the most popular buildings and sub-communities to buy properties in Yas Island.
In addition to Yas Island, you can consider other waterfront communities in Abu Dhabi such as Al Reem Island or Saadiyat Island. Here is a list of the most popular areas to buy properties in Al Reem Island. Prospective investors can also gravitate towards these areas in Saadiyat Island to buy villas or apartments in Abu Dhabi.
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