Where is Yas Island located?

It's about 10km (a 10-minute drive) from Abu Dhabi International Airport, connected to the mainland and to Saadiyat Island by bridges.

What attractions are on Yas Island?

Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.

Is there a metro station on Yas Island?

No. Abu Dhabi has no metro system, so residents and visitors rely on cars or buses.

Who developed Yas Island?

Aldar Properties developed Yas Island as a multi-purpose entertainment, leisure and residential district.

What residential communities are on Yas Island?

Communities include Yas Acres, West Yas, Mayan, Ansam and Water's Edge, ranging from apartments to large villas.

UAE Property for Living and Investment

Name: Yas Island
Address: AE

Strengths

Home to Yas Marina Circuit (Abu Dhabi Grand Prix), Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, all within the island.
About 10km (10 minutes) from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi's largest shopping centre, plus the Yas Bay Waterfront with Etihad Arena and waterfront dining.
Wide choice of residential communities, Yas Acres, West Yas, Mayan, Ansam and others, from apartments to large villas, many near the Yas Links golf course.

Limitations

No metro station; Abu Dhabi has no metro system, so residents rely on cars or buses.
Traffic and crowds increase sharply around major events such as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and concerts at Etihad Arena.
As a still-expanding island, some residential clusters remain under construction alongside completed communities.

Lifestyle

Yas Island's daily life mixes major attractions with residential communities: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (home to the Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster, reaching 240km/h in 4.9 seconds), Yas Waterworld (more than 40 water slides), Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi (opened 2023) sit alongside Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi's largest shopping centre with over 400 stores and a 24-screen cinema, and the Yas Bay Waterfront, home to Etihad Arena (an 18,000-seat indoor venue that opened in January 2021).

Transport

Yas Island has no metro station, and Abu Dhabi has no metro system of its own; the island is reached by car or bus, about 10km (roughly a 10-minute drive) from Abu Dhabi International Airport, with bridges connecting it to the mainland and to Saadiyat Island.

Schools

Yas Island's residential communities are served by West Yas Academy (American curriculum) and SABIS International School, alongside nurseries within communities such as Yas Acres and Ansam.

Healthcare

Healthcare on Yas Island is covered by Yas Clinic, Burjeel Medical City and Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, serving both residents and visitors to the island's hotels and attractions.

Area guides

Yas Island: What the Area Actually Is

Developers building here

Aldar Properties

Frequently asked

Where is Yas Island located?: It's about 10km (a 10-minute drive) from Abu Dhabi International Airport, connected to the mainland and to Saadiyat Island by bridges.
What attractions are on Yas Island?: Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.
Is there a metro station on Yas Island?: No. Abu Dhabi has no metro system, so residents and visitors rely on cars or buses.
Who developed Yas Island?: Aldar Properties developed Yas Island as a multi-purpose entertainment, leisure and residential district.
What residential communities are on Yas Island?: Communities include Yas Acres, West Yas, Mayan, Ansam and Water's Edge, ranging from apartments to large villas.