Asking-price bands per square foot, gross rental yields, entry tickets, typical unit sizes and annual service charges for every property type available in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
| Type | AED / sq ft | Gross yield | Entry price | Service charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 1250–1850 | 6.0–7.5% | AED 850K | AED 13–19/sq ft |
| Villas | 1600–2600 | 5.0–6.2% | AED 4.80M | AED 6–12/sq ft |
| Townhouses | 1450–2100 | 5.5–6.8% | AED 2.90M | AED 5–10/sq ft |
Indicative 2026 ranges compiled from public land-department transaction data and portal asking prices. Orientation only — no specific property, project or price is offered.
Leisure-led island: circuit, theme parks, waterfront golf and a fast-growing residential pipeline.
Mixed end-user and short-let demand tied to the events calendar and tourism flows.
Short-let income is seasonal and event-dependent; supply is still expanding across several master plans.
Buyer costs are the same across the UAE: 4% land-department transfer, roughly 2% + VAT agency commission, trustee and registration fees, plus 0.25% mortgage registration if financed. Budget 6–8% of the price in one-off costs.
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