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Aldar Properties · Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
The Canopies at Yas Point
Studios and one, two and three bedroom apartments at Yas Point, on the waterfront of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, from AED 1.65 million.
My take on The Canopies
Yas Island is Aldar's own creation: Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld, Yas Marina Circuit and, from the next few years, the Disney resort. The Canopies sits at Yas Point in North Bay, on the waterfront, with studios through to three bedroom apartments.
Yas has become the most established rental and holiday market in Abu Dhabi, and Aldar controls most of what gets built on it. Buying here is buying into the island's next phase from the company steering it.
Completion is in 2030 and 45% is due on handover, so this suits a patient buyer.
Who it suits
- Investors who want Abu Dhabi's leading leisure destination
- Holiday let investors, given the theme parks and the planned Disney resort
- Buyers who want the Aldar covenant on the island it built
What to weigh up
- Handover is not expected until September 2030
- 45% is due on handover
- Abu Dhabi has its own regulator and rules, which differ from Dubai
Key details
- Studios and one, two and three bedroom apartments
- Yas Point, North Bay, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- 5% on booking, 50% during construction, 45% on handover
- Handover expected in September 2030
Gallery
Developer illustrations.
Prices and home types
| Home | Size | Launch price from |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | From 495 sq ft | AED 1.65M |
| 1 bed apartment | On request | AED 2.2M |
| 2 bed apartment | On request | AED 3.4M |
| 3 bed apartment | On request | AED 5.5M |
Launch prices, subject to availability. I send the current price list layout by layout, because the headline price only ever buys the entry unit.
The 5/50/45 payment plan
Paid at reservation.
Paid in instalments through the build.
Due at completion, expected in September 2030.
Abu Dhabi registration fees differ from Dubai's 4%, and I send the exact figure with the price list. How payment plans work.
Amenities
- Waterfront promenade
- Swimming pools
- Gym
- Landscaped podium gardens
- Retail and dining
- Children's play area
About Aldar Properties
Aldar is Abu Dhabi's largest developer and the company behind Yas Island, Saadiyat and Al Raha Beach. It is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and rated Baa2 by Moody's, the strongest credit rating of any developer selling in the UAE. In 2025 it recorded AED 40.6 billion of group sales and ended the year with a development backlog of AED 71.7 billion.
The Canopies questions
What is the starting price at The Canopies?
The Canopies starts from about £339,000 (AED 1.65 million). That is the entry price for the smallest layout and all homes are subject to availability.
When will The Canopies be completed?
Completion is currently expected in September 2030.
What is the payment plan at The Canopies?
The plan is 5/50/45: 5% on booking, 50% during construction, 45% on handover.
Where is The Canopies?
It is in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Can overseas investors buy at The Canopies?
Yes. It is in one of Abu Dhabi's investment zones, where foreign nationals can own freehold in their own name, with no residency and no local partner. The whole purchase can be completed remotely.
