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جزيرة ياس · Abu Dhabi

Yas Island.

Top investor pick — broad tenant base, Aldar quality, strong liquidity

DRE Rated
Strong
8.4

Best for buyers who value an easy exit and investors.

The DRE Intelligence Score

Why 8.4

District rates every community across six dimensions, weighing transaction experience against on-the-ground knowledge. Here is how Yas Island reads.

Investor
Overall strength of the investment case.
8.5
Strong
Rental Yield
Rental income relative to purchase price.
8.2
Strong
Family
Schools, safety, space and amenities for families.
7.5
Good
Liquidity
How easily you could sell when you choose to.
8.8
Strong
Capital Growth
Outlook for price appreciation over time.
7.0
Good
Lifestyle
The daily experience and prestige of the address.
8.5
Strong

DRE Intelligence Scores are proprietary ratings based on District Real Estate's market analysis, transaction experience and local expertise. They are indicative only and not investment advice. Speak to a DRE advisor before any decision.

The numbers

What the market says

Indicative gross yield7–9%
Prices fromAED 800K
Average price / sqftAED 1,100
Rental demandVery High
The read

What you're really buying

Yas Island is Abu Dhabi's premier entertainment destination combining world-class leisure — Formula 1 circuit, Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Yas Mall — with a mature residential community dominated by Aldar Properties. The tenant pool is exceptionally broad: tourism workers, airline crew, young professionals, and families.

For investors

Strong rental yields with low vacancy risk. Tourism ecosystem creates a demand floor. Entry from AED 800K for studios.

For families

Aldar Academies schools, parks, cycling tracks, beach access, theme parks. Genuinely excellent for families with children.

Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix circuit
Ferrari World & Yas Waterworld
Yas Mall — 400+ retailers
Direct beach access
Aldar master developer
15 min to Abu Dhabi CBD
Where it is

Yas Island on the map

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