Yas Acres

 

Yas Acres Abu Dhabi: Complete Community Guide

 

Overview

Yas Acres is Abu Dhabi’s flagship golf and waterfront villa community, developed by Aldar Properties on the eastern side of Yas Island. Spanning over 22 million square feet — approximately 280 hectares — it is one of the largest low-density gated communities in the emirate, accounting for roughly ten percent of Yas Island’s total land area. The community is built around a nine-hole golf course, a canal network, and a marina, combining the tranquillity of waterfront green living with the proximity to world-class entertainment infrastructure that makes Yas Island one of Abu Dhabi’s most sought-after residential addresses.

Conceived as a self-contained, gated neighbourhood with its own schools, shops, restaurants, healthcare, and leisure facilities, Yas Acres was designed from the outset for families seeking permanence and community rather than a serviced apartment lifestyle. The first residential phases were completed in Q4 2020. Since then, Aldar has launched several additional phases — including The Magnolias, The Dahlias, Lea, and North Bay — extending both the community’s residential count and its amenity base. When all phases complete, Yas Acres will house over 1,422 homes, making it one of the most substantial single-developer villa communities in the UAE.

For families evaluating property on Yas Island, Yas Acres occupies a distinct position. It sits away from the entertainment cluster that defines the island’s northern precinct — Yas Mall, Ferrari World, and Warner Bros. World — offering the calm of a genuine neighbourhood while those attractions remain within a ten-minute drive. It is this balance — luxury residential peace within reach of world-class entertainment, retail, and leisure — that makes Yas Acres Abu Dhabi’s benchmark golf community.

Community Masterplan and Phases

Yas Acres is structured as a master community of seven distinct phases, each with its own gated perimeter, dedicated community centres, shared amenities, and distinct architectural identity. Despite being separately gated, residents across all phases share access to the central Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, the canal promenade, and the broader community infrastructure — creating a cohesive whole from a collection of individual neighbourhoods.

Phase 1 – The Redwoods, Aspens, and Cedars

The first mega-phase of Yas Acres encompassed The Redwoods, Aspens, and Cedars, delivering 652 townhouses and villas. These three sub-communities form the backbone of the estate and were the first to be completed, with handover in Q4 2020. The Cedars — the most densely settled of the three — is particularly well placed for families with school-age children, with SABIS International School accessible on foot from within the community. The Aspens and Redwoods have a more villa-led character with larger plot sizes and slightly more privacy between homes. All three communities share cycling and jogging paths, community centres with gyms and pools, and landscaped parks designed for everyday outdoor use rather than decorative purposes.

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak is one of the earlier large-scale villa developments within the Yas Acres masterplan, alongside The Cedars. It contains semi-detached and detached villas across the larger four to six-bedroom range, designed for households requiring maximum space and privacy. Plot sizes in The Royal Oak are among the most generous in the community, and several homes in this cluster include private swimming pools and extended garden terraces. The Royal Oak appeals primarily to established families who prioritise plot space and separation from neighbours over proximity to community facilities.

The Magnolias

The Magnolias is the third phase of the Yas Acres masterplan, comprising 312 townhouses and villas positioned alongside the golf course and neighbouring parks. The phase offers twelve distinct layout types ranging from two-bedroom townhouses with a study to six-bedroom golf-course-facing independent villas. Sustainability was built deliberately into The Magnolias’ design: high solar-reflecting roof materials, low-VOC paint, solar hot water systems, LED light fixtures, and a recycling waste management approach were all incorporated at the design stage. The Magnolias introduced BBQ and picnic areas, a dedicated cycling track, a mosque, and basketball courts. Starting prices in The Magnolias begin from AED 2,490,000* for townhouses and AED 5,100,000* for independent villas.

The Dahlias

The Dahlias is a 120-unit phase of townhouses, duplexes, and villas representing the mid-tier luxury segment of the Yas Acres portfolio. The phase was planned for handover in 2024–2025 and sits alongside the golf course at the heart of the estate. Four-bedroom duplexes and corner villas in The Dahlias are among the most distinctive offerings in the entire Yas Acres masterplan, featuring generous plot sizes, private gardens, and in many cases direct golf course frontage. Starting prices for The Dahlias range from AED 4,000,000* for townhouses and rise through the duplex and villa categories.

Lea – Custom Villa Plots

Lea is unique within the Yas Acres masterplan: rather than delivering completed homes, Aldar offers Lea as a plot-only phase, allowing buyers to design and build custom villas to their own specifications within Yas Acres’ design guidelines. A plot of approximately 5,489 square feet in Lea typically starts from around AED 2,200,000*, offering buyers who want a bespoke home on Yas Island without the constraints of a developer-designed layout a viable path to full customisation within a premium community.

North Bay – Mixed-Use Waterfront

North Bay is the most distinct phase of the Yas Acres masterplan, designed as a mixed-use waterfront development that combines custom villa construction plots with community retail, hospitality, and marina-facing amenities. North Bay is positioned on the canal network that runs through the eastern edge of the estate and will, when complete, provide Yas Acres’ most directly waterfront residential product. The marina-side positioning of North Bay gives future residents a lifestyle that combines the golf community identity of the broader Yas Acres estate with a canal and waterfront character more reminiscent of Mayan or Al Raha Beach.

Property Types, Unit Sizes, and Layouts

Yas Acres offers one of the broadest ranges of villa and townhouse configurations of any single community on Yas Island, spanning 2-bedroom entry townhouses through to 7-bedroom ultra-large villas. All homes across all phases are delivered with central air conditioning, covered parking, private outdoor space (terrace, garden, or courtyard), and full high-quality finishes. The majority of units are unfurnished at handover, allowing buyers to furnish to their own specification.

Townhouses

Townhouses across the Yas Acres phases are predominantly semi-detached or terraced, with built-up areas ranging from 2,331 square feet for two-bedroom units up to approximately 3,810 square feet for four-bedroom configurations. The standard townhouse layout features an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area on the ground floor, with bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, and a maid’s room on the upper floors. A private rear garden, a covered balcony, and a covered car park for one to two vehicles are standard inclusions. Two-bedroom townhouses are the most competitively priced entry point to the community and consistently show the highest rental yield in the estate — up to 6.4%* — making them attractive to buy-to-let investors seeking yield on Yas Island.

Duplexes

Three and four-bedroom duplexes occupy a middle ground between the townhouse and freestanding villa categories, offering greater floor area and a more villa-like internal layout — particularly double-height living spaces and ground-floor master bedroom options — within a semi-detached or attached building form. Duplex units at Yas Acres are concentrated in The Dahlias and The Cedars phases, with built-up areas typically ranging from 2,700 to 4,500 square feet. Four-bedroom duplexes start from AED 4,000,000* and command annual rents starting from AED 350,000*.

Villas

Independent detached villas are the community’s premium product, ranging from two-bedroom homes of approximately 2,165 square feet to seven-bedroom estates of over 6,800 square feet on plots up to 7,100 square feet. All freestanding villas include a private garden, covered parking for two to four vehicles, a maid’s room, and — in the larger configurations — private pools, rooftop terraces, and sky lounges as standard inclusions. Villas in the four to six-bedroom range represent the most active trading category in Yas Acres’ secondary market, combining practical family size with the investment liquidity of a nationally recognised Aldar community. A 4-bedroom villa is available from AED 4,150,000*, a 5-bedroom from AED 7,390,000*, and a 6-bedroom from AED 7,940,000*.

Yas Acres Golf & Country Club

At the geographic and lifestyle heart of Yas Acres sits the Yas Acres Golf & Country Club — a full-service members’ club that opened to the public on 25 November 2021 and represents the community’s single most distinctive amenity. It is the first golf course to open within one of Aldar’s residential communities and only the third golf course in the Aldar portfolio, alongside Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club.

The Golf Course

The course was designed by Dana Fry and Michael Straka of Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, the same firm responsible for several of the UAE’s most technically demanding layouts. The nine-hole, par-36 course spans 130 acres and plays to 3,700 yards, with a floodlit layout allowing play from 9am to 9pm daily — making it one of Abu Dhabi’s only premium night-time golf courses. A low, meandering ridgeline up to ten metres high runs through the centre of the course, creating distinct elevation changes rare in Abu Dhabi’s flat landscape. A lake and stream system flows throughout, supporting native desert vegetation and providing water feature interest at multiple holes. Dramatic bunkering, according to the designers, was a deliberate design priority — producing a course that requires strategic shot selection at every hole despite the nine-hole format.

Membership at the Golf & Country Club is available to residents and non-residents. Membership tiers include unlimited golf packages, country club social memberships, and junior programmes through the Little Acres Kids Club. Facilities within the clubhouse include a community swimming pool, fitness centre, padel courts, and the Roots Bar & Kitchen — a full-service restaurant positioned to serve both golfers and non-golfing members throughout the day. The Black Room offers a dedicated whiskey and cigar experience for members and guests seeking a premium evening venue within the community.

Community Amenities and Lifestyle Infrastructure

Yas Acres was designed with the explicit intention of reducing residents’ dependence on off-community infrastructure for daily and weekly needs. Each phase of the community contains its own dedicated facilities, and the central Golf & Country Club provides an additional tier of premium leisure shared across all phases.

Swimming pools — both private within individual villa plots and shared across community centres — are distributed throughout the estate. Community gyms in each phase are supplemented by the full fitness centre at the Golf & Country Club. Sports courts include padel courts at the club, basketball courts within The Magnolias and Cedars phases, a full grass football pitch in The Cedars, and a range of children’s play areas designed for different age groups. Jogging and cycling tracks weave through all phases and connect to the broader Yas Island cycling network, allowing residents to ride to Yas Waterworld or along the island’s canal promenades without using roads.

A mosque within The Magnolias phase serves the community’s Muslim residents. BBQ and picnic areas are positioned throughout the parkland sections of the estate. An ADNOC petrol station with a convenience store serves routine fuel and grocery needs on the community’s perimeter. For a full supermarket, Yas Mall — with its Carrefour Hypermarket — is approximately five minutes by car, making weekly grocery shopping straightforward without requiring a city-centre trip.

Schools and Education

Education provision within and immediately adjacent to Yas Acres is strong relative to most Abu Dhabi villa communities, and was a deliberate component of the original community masterplan. Two international schools were planned alongside the community on Yas Leisure Drive, with capacity for approximately 1,800 students.

SABIS International School – Yas Island

SABIS International School on Yas Island is the most directly accessible school for Yas Acres residents, situated on Yas Leisure Drive and reachable on foot from The Cedars phase. The school follows the SABIS proprietary curriculum and is accredited by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). It accepts students from KG1 through Grade 12 and offers the SABIS Academic Achievement Division programme preparing students for UK, US, and international university entry. The school’s proximity to the community is a decisive factor for many families considering Yas Acres, eliminating the vehicle commute that most Abu Dhabi school runs require.

Other Schools Within Reach

Yas Creative Learning Center provides nursery and early years education on Yas Island for families with pre-school-age children. Further afield but within a ten-to-fifteen minute drive, Aldar Academies’ portfolio of schools across Abu Dhabi provides secondary options within the island’s broader catchment. For families relocating from international backgrounds who require a specific curriculum — British, American, International Baccalaureate, or Indian CBSE — the wider Abu Dhabi school network on the mainland is accessible in under 30 minutes from Yas Acres during off-peak hours.

Healthcare and Medical Facilities

Healthcare on Yas Island is primarily provided through clinic-level facilities, with hospital-grade care accessible at the nearby Al Khalifa District and through several institutions within a ten-to-fifteen minute drive.

Burjeel Medical Center on Yas Island provides general practice, specialist outpatient consultations, and diagnostics for island residents, serving as the first point of medical contact for many Yas Acres families. Yas Marina Circuit Medical Center is another on-island option, particularly convenient for residents in the northern section of the estate. For emergency care, surgical procedures, and inpatient services, NMC Royal Hospital in Al Khalifa District and Burjeel Hospital on Airport Road in Abu Dhabi city — both within 15 to 20 minutes — provide full hospital-grade capability. LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi and the Mediclinic network also serve the broader Yas Island catchment from Abu Dhabi’s main hospital corridor.

Nearby Attractions and Entertainment

One of Yas Acres’ most frequently cited lifestyle advantages is its position within Yas Island’s entertainment ecosystem. Unlike villa communities on Abu Dhabi’s mainland — where family leisure typically means a city-centre drive — Yas Acres residents live within minutes of some of the world’s most visited family attractions.

Theme Parks and Major Attractions

The Yas Island theme park cluster is approximately ten minutes from Yas Acres by car, and accessible by the island’s internal road network without using the main highways. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi — home to the world’s fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa — is the closest major theme park and is directly connected to Yas Mall via its covered boulevard. Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi’s flagship water park with over 40 rides and slides, is adjacent. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi complete a theme park cluster of four world-class attractions within a single compact precinct — a concentration of family entertainment that no other residential island in the UAE can match.

Yas Marina Circuit

The Yas Marina Circuit is Yas Acres’ most distinguished neighbour. The 5.281-kilometre Formula 1-homologated circuit sits adjacent to the community’s eastern boundary and hosts the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix each November under the contract with the FIA that runs through 2030. For Yas Acres residents, the Grand Prix weekend is a calendar fixture — with the circuit’s track activity, concerts, and events effectively on the community’s doorstep. Year-round, the circuit offers karting, Yas Marina Drives track days, cycling sessions on the F1 layout, and the Yas Marina promenade for waterfront dining and evening walks.

Yas Mall

Abu Dhabi’s largest shopping centre, Yas Mall, is a five-minute drive from the centre of Yas Acres and serves as the community’s primary retail and entertainment hub. The mall houses over 370 stores including Carrefour Hypermarket, IKEA, Apple Store, Tryano luxury department store, VOX Cinemas with IMAX and 4DX, KidZania, CLYMB Abu Dhabi’s record-breaking indoor adventure hub, and 60-plus dining outlets across Cascade Dining, Huna Yas food hall, and an extensive food court. For Yas Acres families, the mall functions as the weekend social destination — combining grocery, dining, cinema, and children’s entertainment in a single trip.

Yas Links Abu Dhabi

Yas Links Abu Dhabi, the championship 18-hole links-style course designed by Kyle Phillips, is located on the northern tip of the island adjacent to the mangrove preserve. For Yas Acres residents who have developed a taste for golf through their community’s nine-hole course, Yas Links provides the full-length championship complement — regularly ranked among the best courses in the Middle East. The golf pathway from the community course to Yas Links represents a compelling leisure infrastructure for serious golfers considering a Yas Acres purchase.

The planned Disneyland Abu Dhabi — announced in May 2025 for opening between 2030 and 2033 — will be built on Yas Island adjacent to the existing theme park cluster. As one of the island’s most established residential communities, Yas Acres sits within the immediate catchment of what will become the world’s seventh Disney resort, a development that has substantial long-term implications for property values and rental demand across the entire island. Other Yas Island communities such as Noya, West Yas, and Water’s Edge similarly benefit from this proximity but none are as established or as centrally positioned within the island’s residential fabric.

Transportation and Connectivity

Yas Acres sits on the eastern side of Yas Island with direct access to Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (E12), one of Abu Dhabi’s primary arterial highways running from the city centre to Al Ain. This positioning gives the community excellent regional connectivity: Abu Dhabi city centre is approximately 30 to 35 minutes by car under normal traffic conditions, and Zayed International Airport is just 15 to 20 minutes away — a journey so short that Yas Acres effectively functions as an airport-adjacent community despite being an island address.

Dubai is accessible in approximately 50 to 60 minutes via the E11 Sheikh Zayed Road, making Yas Acres feasible as a base for professionals commuting between the two emirates — a pattern increasingly common among senior executives and business owners who work across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. For international travel, the proximity to Zayed International Airport is a practical daily-life advantage that compact city-centre locations cannot offer.

Public transport within Yas Acres itself is limited — there are no bus stops within the community gates, and the closest public bus stop (Al Maha St / Yas Mall North) requires a walk of approximately 30 minutes from parts of the estate. The community is designed around private vehicle ownership, with each home providing dedicated covered parking for two or more vehicles. Taxi services and ride-hailing platforms including Careem operate across the island and are reliable for residents without personal vehicles. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport has indicated planned improvements to Yas Island’s public transit infrastructure as the island’s population grows.

Property Prices – For Sale

Yas Acres offers some of the most competitive entry-level villa and townhouse prices available on a Yas Island address, with the added premium of an integrated golf course and country club. The price tables below reflect current asking prices from Bayut and PropertyFinder listings as of 2025. All prices are marked with an asterisk (*) — see the footer for the data source note.

Townhouse Sale Prices

  • 2-bedroom townhouse: from AED 2,300,000*
  • 3-bedroom townhouse: from AED 3,200,000*
  • 4-bedroom townhouse: from AED 4,100,000*
  • 5-bedroom townhouse: from AED 10,390,000*

Duplex Sale Prices

  • 3-bedroom duplex: from AED 3,496,000*
  • 4-bedroom duplex: from AED 4,000,000*

Villa Sale Prices

  • 2-bedroom villa: from AED 2,400,000*
  • 3-bedroom villa: from AED 3,500,000*
  • 4-bedroom villa: from AED 4,150,000*
  • 5-bedroom villa: from AED 7,390,000*
  • 6-bedroom villa: from AED 7,940,000*
  • 7-bedroom villa: from AED 11,000,000*

Custom Villa Plots (Lea Phase)

  • Land plots from approximately AED 2,200,000* (approx. 5,489 sq ft)

On Bayut, the average asking price across all listed Yas Acres villas stands at approximately AED 8,358,485*, with the overall range spanning AED 2,710,000* to AED 22,970,000* across all property types and configurations currently listed.

Property Prices – For Rent

Yas Acres commands strong rental premiums relative to comparable non-golf communities on the island, reflecting the Golf & Country Club membership access, the low-density gated environment, and the community’s established family demographic. The average annual rent across all residential property types on Bayut stands at AED 385,608*, reflecting the broad spread from entry-level townhouses through to large six-bedroom villas.

Townhouse Annual Rents

  • 2-bedroom townhouse: from AED 170,000* to AED 255,000* per annum
  • 3-bedroom townhouse: from AED 190,000* per annum
  • 4-bedroom townhouse: from AED 250,000* per annum

Duplex Annual Rents

  • 4-bedroom duplex: from AED 350,000* per annum

Villa Annual Rents

  • 2-bedroom villa: from AED 165,000* to AED 225,000* per annum
  • 3-bedroom villa: from AED 185,000* to AED 190,000* per annum
  • 4-bedroom villa: from AED 220,000* to AED 250,000* per annum
  • 5-bedroom villa: from AED 380,000* per annum
  • 6-bedroom villa: from AED 440,000* per annum

PropertyFinder data shows villa rental rates in Yas Acres averaging approximately AED 459,000* annually, with the lowest-priced listed villa rentals starting from AED 210,000*. The spread between Bayut’s AED 385,608* average and PropertyFinder’s AED 459,000* average reflects differences in the mix of properties actively listed on each platform at any given time — investors should treat both figures as directional guidance and review current listings for precise market pricing.

Investment Case for Yas Acres

Yas Acres represents one of the strongest documented investment cases for villa property in Abu Dhabi, combining verifiable rental yield, a clear capital appreciation narrative, and the structural advantage of an Aldar-developed community within one of the Middle East’s most active leisure and entertainment destinations.

Rental Yields

Rental yields in Yas Acres range from 4.6% to 6.4%* depending on unit type and size. The highest yields attach to two-bedroom townhouses, which benefit from the strongest demand-to-supply ratio — entry-level rental accommodation in a premium golf community appeals to a broad market including young couples, smaller families, and expat professionals. Five and six-bedroom villas at the premium end produce lower percentage yields but command the largest absolute rental values on the island.

Golden Visa Eligibility

Properties in Yas Acres priced above AED 2,000,000 qualify buyers for the UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa. Given that virtually all current listings in the community are priced above this threshold — with the cheapest entry-level units starting from AED 2,300,000* for a two-bedroom townhouse — a Yas Acres purchase is effectively always a Golden Visa-eligible transaction. The Golden Visa is a material benefit for expatriate buyers, providing residential security that does not expire with an employment contract.

Aldar Brand and Long-Term Security

As an Aldar Properties development, Yas Acres benefits from the institutional weight of Abu Dhabi’s largest listed real estate company. Aldar manages the community through its Aldar Estates platform, handles the Golf & Country Club through Aldar Leisure, and oversees the schools through Aldar Academies. This vertical integration — developer, community manager, leisure operator, and education provider under one company — provides a consistency and quality of management that is difficult to replicate in multi-operator communities. Buyers in Yas Acres are not simply purchasing a property; they are entering an ecosystem managed by a company with AED 16 billion in managed assets and a direct commercial interest in maintaining Yas Island’s appeal as a residential and tourism destination.

The February 2026 Aldar-Mubadala retail joint venture — which consolidated Yas Mall and The Galleria Al Maryah Island into a single AED 10 billion platform — and the 2025 announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi on Yas Island are both macro signals of continued sovereign-level commitment to the island. For property investors in Yas Acres, as well as prospective residents considering communities including Ansam and Mayan, this long-term pipeline of investment is a fundamental component of the island’s residential investment thesis.

Yas Acres Within the Yas Island Community Landscape

Yas Island’s residential offering spans a range of community types and price points, and understanding where Yas Acres sits within that landscape helps buyers make informed comparisons. West Yas is positioned closer to the entertainment cluster on the western side of the island, offering four and five-bedroom villas in a community adjacent to the theme parks — a better fit for families who prioritise walking distance to attractions over golf-course integration. Noya, Aldar’s more recently launched eco-community, is built alongside the mangrove preserve and emphasises environmental values and natural heritage, appealing to residents who prioritise green space and biodiversity over a sport-centred lifestyle.

For buyers considering apartment living alongside community amenities, Water’s Edge provides a mid-island apartment community with canal views, and Ansam offers a well-established apartment complex close to the island’s healthcare and educational infrastructure. The beachfront apartment option for buyers who prioritise sea views is represented by Mayan on the island’s southern shore. Yas Acres’ distinction from all of these alternatives is straightforward: it is the only community on the island built around its own private golf course and country club, combining that amenity with the largest land parcels and the broadest range of villa configurations available on Yas Island from a single developer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yas Acres and who developed it?

Yas Acres is a master-planned gated villa and townhouse community on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, developed entirely by Aldar Properties — Abu Dhabi’s largest listed real estate company. The community spans over 22 million square feet (280 hectares) and is built around a nine-hole golf course, a canal network, and a marina, designed as a self-contained low-density neighbourhood for families seeking a golf and waterfront lifestyle within reach of the island’s world-class entertainment infrastructure. Aldar developed Yas Acres in multiple phases, beginning with the Redwoods, Aspens, and Cedars, and subsequently launching The Magnolias, The Dahlias, Lea, and North Bay. The community was designed from inception to be fully self-sufficient, incorporating its own schools, shops, restaurants, mosque, healthcare, and leisure facilities to minimise residents’ dependence on the broader city infrastructure for daily needs.

How many homes are in Yas Acres?

The first mega-phase of Yas Acres delivered 652 townhouses and villas across The Redwoods, Aspens, and Cedars. Subsequent phases including The Magnolias (312 units), The Dahlias (120 units), Lea (custom plots), and North Bay (mixed-use) have been progressively added. When all planned phases are complete, the total residential count will exceed 1,422 homes. The community is structured as seven distinct but interconnected gated sub-communities, each with its own perimeter and dedicated facilities, while sharing access to the central Golf & Country Club, canal promenade, and master community parks. Despite its scale, Yas Acres maintains a low-density character — the 22 million square foot total area gives an average of more than 15,000 square feet of land per residential unit when distributed across the full estate.

What is the Yas Acres Golf & Country Club?

The Yas Acres Golf & Country Club is a private members’ club at the heart of the Yas Acres community, opened on 25 November 2021. The centrepiece is a nine-hole, par-36 golf course spanning 130 acres, designed by golf course architects Fry/Straka and featuring floodlit fairways for play until 9pm daily. A distinctive meandering ridgeline up to ten metres high runs through the course, creating elevation changes rare in Abu Dhabi, alongside a lake and stream system supporting native vegetation. The clubhouse contains a full fitness centre, community swimming pool, padel courts, the Roots Bar & Kitchen restaurant, and The Black Room — a whiskey and cigar venue. A junior programme called Little Acres Kids Club provides children’s activities and educational play. Membership is available to both Yas Acres residents and the general public, with multiple tiers covering golf, social, and family memberships.

What types of property are available in Yas Acres?

Yas Acres offers townhouses, duplexes, detached villas, and custom land plots. Townhouses range from two to five bedrooms with built-up areas from approximately 2,331 to 3,810 square feet. Duplexes cover three and four-bedroom configurations at larger floor areas. Detached villas run from two bedrooms at approximately 2,165 square feet to seven bedrooms on plots of up to 7,100 square feet. The Lea phase provides plots for custom-build villa construction. Across all property types, standard inclusions are central air conditioning, covered parking, private outdoor space, maid’s room, and full developer finishes. Higher-tier villa configurations in The Royal Oak and The Dahlias include private swimming pools, rooftop terraces, and in some cases golf course frontage as standard. The breadth of configurations — from entry townhouses at AED 2,300,000* to seven-bedroom estates at AED 11,000,000* — gives Yas Acres a wider buyer demographic than most comparable communities.

What are the current sale prices in Yas Acres?

Sale prices in Yas Acres as of 2025 span a wide range depending on unit type and size. Two-bedroom townhouses start from AED 2,300,000*. Three-bedroom townhouses start from AED 3,200,000*, rising to AED 4,100,000* for four-bedroom configurations. For villas, two-bedroom units start from AED 2,400,000*, three-bedroom from AED 3,500,000*, four-bedroom from AED 4,150,000*, five-bedroom from AED 7,390,000*, and six-bedroom from AED 7,940,000*. Seven-bedroom ultra-large villas are available from AED 11,000,000*. On Bayut, the average asking price across all Yas Acres listings stands at approximately AED 8,358,485*, with the overall range spanning AED 2,710,000* to AED 22,970,000*. Prices vary meaningfully between phases — golf-course-facing units in The Magnolias and Dahlias carry premiums over comparable units without course views. All prices are subject to market fluctuation; always verify current listings on Bayut or PropertyFinder for the most up-to-date figures.

What are the rental prices in Yas Acres?

Rental pricing in Yas Acres reflects the community’s premium positioning within the Yas Island market. Two-bedroom villas are available to rent from AED 165,000* to AED 225,000* per annum, while two-bedroom townhouses range from AED 170,000* to AED 255,000* depending on phase and condition. Three-bedroom villas and townhouses begin from approximately AED 185,000* to AED 190,000* per year. Four-bedroom villas rent from AED 220,000* to AED 250,000* annually, and four-bedroom duplexes from AED 350,000*. Large five-bedroom villas command annual rents from AED 380,000*, and six-bedroom villas from AED 440,000*. The Bayut community average across all property types currently listed stands at AED 385,608* per annum. PropertyFinder data indicates an average villa-specific rental rate of approximately AED 459,000* per year. Prices are indicative and will vary by specific unit, phase, condition, and prevailing market conditions at the time of any lease transaction.

What is the rental yield in Yas Acres?

Rental yields in Yas Acres range from 4.6% to 6.4%* depending on property type and configuration. The highest yield of approximately 6.4%* attaches to two-bedroom units — townhouses and smaller villas — which command strong demand from couples and smaller families who want a Yas Acres address at the community’s most accessible price point. The lower end of the yield range (around 4.6%*) is associated with five and six-bedroom villas, where higher acquisition prices compress the yield percentage even as absolute rental values are substantial. For investors, the two and three-bedroom townhouse segment offers the strongest income return, while larger villas offer lower yields but potentially stronger capital appreciation driven by scarcity — there is a limited supply of large premium villas on Yas Island with golf course access. Golden Visa eligibility above AED 2,000,000 also enhances the community’s appeal to international investors seeking UAE residency alongside a property return.

Which schools serve Yas Acres?

The most directly accessible school for Yas Acres residents is SABIS International School on Yas Leisure Drive, which is walkable from The Cedars phase and offers education from KG1 through Grade 12. SABIS is accredited by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge and prepares students for international university entry. Yas Creative Learning Center provides nursery and early years education for pre-school children on the island. The broader Aldar Academies network — which Aldar Properties manages as part of its education platform — provides additional options within a short drive. When assessing school options from Yas Acres, families should evaluate curriculum, school rating, and the specific phase of Yas Acres they are considering, as distances vary across the seven phases. Many Yas Acres residents use private school transport services for schools further afield — a practical arrangement that is standard across Abu Dhabi’s villa communities.

Is Yas Acres freehold for expatriates?

Yes. Yas Acres is located within Yas Island’s freehold zone, meaning expatriate buyers of any nationality can purchase properties with full ownership rights rather than leasehold terms. Freehold ownership in Abu Dhabi’s designated investment zones — of which Yas Island is one — gives buyers the same legal title as UAE nationals, transferable through inheritance and usable as collateral for UAE mortgage financing. Abu Dhabi has progressively expanded its freehold property zones, and Yas Island was among the first to receive freehold designation. For international investors, this full ownership right is a prerequisite that Yas Acres satisfies in full, alongside Golden Visa eligibility for purchases above AED 2,000,000.

How far is Yas Acres from Abu Dhabi International Airport?

Yas Acres is approximately 15 to 20 minutes from Zayed International Airport (formerly Abu Dhabi International Airport), one of the shortest airport-to-home commutes available for any villa community in Abu Dhabi. This proximity is particularly valued by residents who travel frequently for work — executives, business owners, and professionals with regular regional or international travel schedules. The route from Yas Acres to the airport uses the E12 Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, a dual carriageway with minimal signalised junctions, making the journey reliable and consistent even during moderate traffic conditions. For comparison, reaching the airport from Abu Dhabi city centre typically takes 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic, making Yas Acres effectively closer to the airport than most downtown Abu Dhabi addresses.

What is the community management arrangement at Yas Acres?

Yas Acres is managed by Aldar Estates, the residential and commercial property management platform within Aldar Properties. This means the developer and the community manager are the same entity — an arrangement that provides continuity and accountability that third-party managed communities often cannot match. Aldar Estates handles facility management, common area maintenance, security, gate operations, and service charge administration across all phases. The Golf & Country Club is operated by Aldar Leisure. Community fees (service charges) apply and are calculated on a per-unit basis depending on the phase. Aldar Estates’ integrated management means that maintenance requests, service charge queries, and community issues are handled through a single operator with a direct commercial stake in maintaining Yas Acres’ quality and reputation.

How does Yas Acres compare to other villa communities on Yas Island?

Yas Acres occupies a distinct niche within the Yas Island residential landscape. Its primary differentiator is the nine-hole golf course and country club — no other community on the island provides this amenity. In terms of scale, it is the largest villa community on the island. In terms of maturity, having delivered its first phase in Q4 2020, it is one of the most established — offering a functioning, settled community rather than a development site. West Yas sits closer to the entertainment cluster and offers four and five-bedroom villas at comparable prices, but without the golf infrastructure. Noya is the island’s eco-community, positioned beside the mangrove preserve and suited to residents who prioritise natural environment over sport and entertainment proximity. Buyers choosing between these communities should weigh the golf and country club lifestyle against location relative to the entertainment cluster, schools access, and the specific bedroom configurations they require.

What upcoming developments will affect Yas Acres?

Several major upcoming developments on Yas Island are directly relevant to Yas Acres property values and lifestyle. The most significant is Disneyland Abu Dhabi, announced in May 2025 for opening between 2030 and 2033. As the world’s seventh Disney resort, it will sit on Yas Island adjacent to the existing theme park cluster — within the Yas Acres ten-minute drive radius. The scale of the Disney destination is expected to materially increase international visitor numbers to Yas Island, which historically correlates with rental demand growth and secondary market price appreciation. The Yas Marina Circuit’s F1 contract running through 2030 maintains the annual Grand Prix event that brings 170,000-plus attendees to the island. The Aldar-Mubadala retail joint venture, consolidating Yas Mall and The Galleria into an AED 10 billion platform, confirms sustained institutional commitment to the island’s commercial infrastructure. All of these signals collectively point toward continued investment in the island that should sustain and grow the Yas Acres premium over comparable non-Yas-Island villa locations.

Does Yas Acres have a nursery or childcare within the community?

Yas Acres was designed with early childhood education as a deliberate component. The community’s masterplan includes a kindergarten within the estate alongside the SABIS school on Yas Leisure Drive. The Yas Acres Golf & Country Club runs the Little Acres Kids Club as a structured children’s activity and educational play programme for members, supplementing formal nursery provision with supervised recreational development. For families with very young children, the Yas Creative Learning Center on Yas Island is also within a short drive. The combination of on-community kindergarten, a nearby international school, and the Golf & Country Club’s junior programming gives Yas Acres a stronger early-childhood provision than most comparable villa communities in Abu Dhabi’s island locations.

Can I get a mortgage to buy in Yas Acres?

Yes. Properties in Yas Acres are eligible for UAE mortgage financing from major banks including First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Emirates NBD, and HSBC, among others. For UAE nationals, financing of up to 80% of the property value (80% loan-to-value) is available on residential purchases. For expatriate buyers, the standard LTV is capped at 75% for first properties. Given Yas Acres’ established position as an Aldar-developed freehold community within a designated investment zone, banks are typically comfortable approving mortgage applications for properties in this community, and valuations are generally well-supported by active transaction data. Off-plan purchases through Aldar’s payment plan programmes — typically structured as a down payment with instalments during construction and balance on handover — may also be financed post-handover through a mortgage conversion arrangement subject to individual bank terms.

What leisure options are available within walking distance of Yas Acres?

Within the community gates, residents have access to the Golf & Country Club’s nine-hole course, padel courts, swimming pools, fitness centre, and jogging and cycling tracks. The canal promenade that runs through the estate provides a pleasant daily walking route with water feature interest. BBQ areas and picnic zones are distributed throughout the parkland. The Roots Bar & Kitchen at the Golf & Country Club serves as a neighbourhood dining and socialising hub for residents who want a high-quality meal without leaving the community. For more extensive leisure, the Yas Island cycling network connects Yas Acres to the wider island, including the mangrove promenade near Noya, the Yas Marina waterfront, and the circuit perimeter. Families with children find that the combination of on-community play areas, the country club’s Little Acres Kids Club, and KidZania at Yas Mall covers virtually every children’s leisure requirement without leaving the island.

Summary

Yas Acres is the defining golf and waterfront villa community of Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island — a low-density master-planned estate of over 1,400 homes built around a Fry/Straka-designed nine-hole golf course, a canal network, and a full country club. Developed by Aldar Properties and managed through Aldar’s integrated platform of community management, leisure, and education services, it offers a quality of residential infrastructure that is difficult to replicate elsewhere on the island.

For buyers, prices range from AED 2,300,000* for two-bedroom townhouses to AED 11,000,000* for seven-bedroom villas, with Golden Visa eligibility across virtually the entire price range. Rental yields of 4.6% to 6.4%* and average annual rents from AED 385,608* make the community financially compelling for investors as well as end-users. The ten-minute proximity to Yas Mall, Ferrari World, and the broader theme park cluster — combined with airport proximity, SABIS school access within the community, and the announced Disneyland Abu Dhabi for 2030–2033 — gives Yas Acres one of the most rounded lifestyle and investment propositions available on any UAE island address.

The full context for Yas Island — its areas, attractions, and investment fundamentals — is available in the comprehensive Yas Island area guide. Buyers comparing villa communities across Abu Dhabi may also wish to review comparable island addresses including Saadiyat Island and Al Raha Beach.

* All property prices and rental figures are sourced from publicly available listings on Bayut (bayut.com) and PropertyFinder (propertyfinder.ae). Figures reflect asking prices at the time of research and are subject to change. Address Point Properties does not warrant the accuracy of third-party pricing data. Always verify current prices directly with a licensed UAE real estate agent before making any investment or rental decisions.