Key facts
- Yas Island is a man-made island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- It spans an area of around 25 square kilometers
- It is a multi-purpose leisure, shopping, and entertainment center
- The island is home to several attractions, including Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
- The island also features a range of hotels, restaurants, and shopping destinations, including Yas Mall
- The island hosts the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit, which is also used for other motorsports events throughout the year
- The island is connected to the mainland by several bridges and a tunnel
- Yas Island is a popular destination for tourists and residents alike, offering a diverse range of entertainment and leisure options
Attractions
Yas Island offers its residents and guests such a wealth of entertainment and services that will appeal to both fans of extreme sports and families with children.
Let’s look at the main points of attraction on the island:
- Yas Waterworld Water Park. More than 40 slides and attractions for adults and children, including the world’s largest Bubble Barrel surf pool, water shows and events deservedly make the park the main attraction of the island.Yas Waterworld has been awarded prestigious international awards by the World Waterpark Association and World Travel Awards.
- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Amusement Park. Do you want to throw out the adrenaline and get a lot of positive emotions? Then here you are, because here are the fastest roller coasters in the world, Formula Rossa, which accelerate to 240 km per hour!In the park you can ride other children’s and adult slides, as well as visit the car museum.
- Yas Marina Circuit Race Track. The venue of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix of the Formula 1 championship with a track length of more than 5 thousand km, where everyone can get behind the wheel of legendary cars – what could be more exciting?Every month, except in summer, competitions are held on the track, so speed lovers do not have to get bored on Yas Island.
- Warner Bros. Theme Park World Abu Dhabi. Six themed areas – Gotham City, Superman’s Metropolis, Cartoon World, Rocky Bedrock, Dynamite Gorge and Warner Bros. Square – are hidden from the hot sun under the roof of a building with an area of more than 150 thousand square meters.There are about 30 slides in the park, and regular shows and animations fascinate not only children, but also their parents.
Beach holidays
Next to the Yas Links Golf course and tropical greenery, Yas Beach stretches – a corner of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the attractions of Yas Island. The beach is paid: 50 AED for adults and 25 AED for children on weekdays; prices are increased on weekends.
Infrastructure
The district owns everything for a comfortable life and recreation. There are more than 165 restaurants and cafes, hotels, concert venues, fitness centers, gardens and walking paths.
Many residential complexes have private kindergartens and schools. Playgrounds are equipped everywhere. Two medical centers on the island will help, if necessary, resolve health issues.
There are many shops on the island. There is a large shopping center Yas Mall, as well as the largest IKEA Yas Island store in the Middle East and North Africa.
Real estate in the area
Combining residential and commercial real estate, Yas Island is an excellent option for living and working, and thanks to the developed infrastructure and a rich range of entertainment, living in such a place is to find reasons for joy every day.
Projects are being actively built in the area, and among those already commissioned, you can choose apartments in an elite residential complex Mayan and the coastal residential complex Water’s Edge.
In 2025, 2 complexes are offered for delivery:
- Yas Collection G Tower is a luxury community embodying the best trends of measured resort life. Key features: views from the Persian Gulf, furnished apartments, private golf course.
- Yas Golf Collection is another resort–type complex for golf enthusiasts. Among the advantages: premium amenities, design in 3 colors to choose from and access to Yas Beach Club, the only private beach club in the emirate.
Sales have recently started in two more notable projects with completion in 2026. Available for purchase villas in:
- Yas Park Views – detached Mediterranean-style villas with 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms, surrounded by the Yas Park park area. The combination of luxury and entertainment is ideal for both large families and lovers of privacy.
- Yas Park Gate – villas and townhouses in a laconic modern style in the heart of the island. Residents have access to a private beach and infinity pool.
Transport accessibility
Yas Island is located near the airport – just 13 minutes by car. The E12 highway passes through the island, which allows you to go to other parts of Dubai.
Buses run around the island, and you can also call a taxi.
Many residents and guests prefer bicycles, it is very convenient: there are equipped paths so that cyclists do not interfere with pedestrians.
Opportunities for the investor
It is planned that by 2030 the island will be able to accommodate up to 100,000 residents. The demand for its attractions and entertainment services already eloquently suggests that renting out real estate is one of the promising options.
Another plus for the investor is that you can own real estate on the island on the basis of ownership (freehold), which is more profitable than temporary ownership and use (leasehold).
The growth in the value of real estate in such a bustling place has a high potential, and, consequently, the ROI coefficient will also please with indicators.
Buying a property in Yas Island
The process of buying real estate on the island is no different from other areas of Dubai. Are you confused by the legal or financial nuances of the purchase? Then you need to consult specialists: on the Internet it is not always possible to find the correct answer to a question that an expert can easily sort out.
Whether it’s residential, hotel or commercial real estate, Top Address agency professionals will select an object for you and accompany the transaction so that instead of worries and worries about buying, you can enjoy the sights of Yas Island and Dubai. We solve any question, just ask it!
