Yas Island

Construction & Real Estate

Ohana breaks ground on $4bn Manchester City Yas Residences

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer, has officially broken ground on Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, its AED15 billion ($4.08 billion) gated waterfront community located on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Abu Dhabi developer Miral unveils $3.3bn Yas Island project pipeline

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi's Miral has announced plans to invest more than AED12 billion ($3.3 billion) across Yas Island over the next five years, reflecting a clear focus on expanding its existing leisure attractions as well as boosting the hospitality offering, adding new hotel rooms and elevating its accommodation portfolio.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Miral to invest more than $3.3bn in Yas Island over five years

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Miral will invest more than AED12 billion ($3.3 billion) in Yas Island over the next five years, funding new developments and expanding existing attractions as Abu Dhabi seeks to strengthen its position as a leading global tourism and entertainment destination.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UFC 333 to headline Abu Dhabi Showdown Week in October

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

UFC, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the return of the Octagon to the UAE with UFC 333, set to take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on October 24 .

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Aldar unveils first residential community at $1.6bn Yas Island project

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Leading UAE developer Aldar has announced the launch of Canopies, the first residential community at Yas Point, a AED6 billion ($1.6 billion) waterfront destination on Yas Island's northern shore. It comprises 592 apartments across six mid-rise buildings, offering studios and one- to three-bedroom units.

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Abu Dhabi Showdown Week kicks off with action-packed fan experiences

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organisation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is kicking off Abu Dhabi Showdown Week on Yas Island with an action-packed programme of fan experiences, athlete appearances and live events ahead of UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov at Etihad Arena on Saturday (July 25).

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar launches $1.63bn new Yas Island destination

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Leading developer Aldar has unveiled Yas Point, a AED6 billion ($1.63 billion) waterfront destination on the northern shore of Yas Island that will deliver 1,600 homes for around 5,000 residents.

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$1.7bn Sphere Abu Dhabi to be built on Yas Island

Fri, 15 May 2026

Abu Dhabi is set to host the world’s second Sphere, a futuristic venue that is transforming live entertainment through its massive spherical design, ultra-high-resolution wraparound screens and cutting-edge multi-sensory technology.

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar announces sale of 80pc residential units in Yas Island development

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Leading UAE developer Aldar has sold 80% of the homes released at its key project - Yas Park Place - located in the heart of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi generating over AED800 million ($218 million) in sales. A mid-rise residential community, it features six buildings offering a collection of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes.

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar launches first phase of premium Abu Dhabi mid-rise community project

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Leading UAE developer Aldar has announced the launch of the first phase of Yas Park Place, a new garden-led living concept in the heart of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, featuring six architecturally-refined mid-rise buildings offering a collection of studios and one- to three-bed residences as well as two-bedroom duplexes.