Illustration, not a photographYas Island
Abu Dhabi
Yas Island is Aldar's leisure and residential island in Abu Dhabi, home to Yas Marina Circuit and theme parks including Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld. Its residential communities range from waterfront apartments to villa neighbourhoods.
Lifestyle in Yas Island
What day-to-day life in Yas Island is like: what defines the area, who it suits, and what to weigh up before you move.
Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros. World
Yas Mall and Yas Bay waterfront
Apartments, townhouses and villas
An Abu Dhabi investment zone open to foreign buyers
Why people choose Yas Island
- Leisure on the doorstepTheme parks, golf, beaches and dining on the island.
- Freehold for foreignersOne of Abu Dhabi's investment zones.
- Airport accessClose to Zayed International Airport.
Best suited to
- Families
- Investors in Abu Dhabi
- Residents working near the airport or Yas
Worth knowing
- Around 25–30 minutes by car to central Abu Dhabi
- Busy on event weekends, especially Grand Prix week
- Car-dependent
Getting around
Yas Island connects to the mainland via the Abu Dhabi–Dubai highway network, with Zayed International Airport a short drive away. Most residents drive.