Properties for Sale on Fahid Island

Area Guide for Fahid Island

Fahid Island is a new archipelago in Abu Dhabi, announced in summer 2025 by Aldar Properties, the emirate's largest developer. The development is already considered a landmark, as it is the first project in the world with preliminary LEED City & Communities Platinum and Fitwel 3 Stars certification. Fahid Island covers an impressive area of 340 hectares and will accommodate around 6,000 residences. The location also includes 11 kilometres of coastline and 4.6 kilometres of private beaches. At the same time, the developer will preserve a significant portion of the mangrove lagoons and natural coastal strips, so the architecture will be organically integrated into the ecosystem of the UAE capital.

The island space is formed around the idea of ‘5-minute access’ — all properties on Fahid Island are located within a short walk from the sea or a park. Transportation within the area is regulated by a ‘green’ traffic system and a network of shaded pedestrian boulevards. Natural mangrove forests purify the air and protect the coastline from storm surges. Low building density, combined with predominantly low-rise construction, ensures visual contact with the water from virtually anywhere on the island.

Location and Transport Accessibility of Fahid Island

The island stretches between two equally recognisable locations in Abu Dhabi — Yas Island and Saadiyat Island. It is situated directly on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed (E12), making the journey to Al Maryah Island, where banks and international offices are concentrated, take around 20 minutes. The waterfront offers panoramic views of Yas Island's entertainment venues, and the area is about a 5-minute drive away.

Zayed International Airport is a 15-minute drive away via the E12, with terminals integrated with the bus corridors. Transport mobility for residents will improve after the launch of an inter-island water taxi service, reducing travel time to the Corniche to half an hour. The long-term Abu Dhabi Metro project, which is currently in the design phase, will be equally significant for the island's development. One of the metro lines will run north of Fahid Island, connecting it to the emirate's central business cluster.

Infrastructure and Leisure on Fahid Island

Yas Mall, the capital's largest retail centre with over 400 shops, 80 restaurants and a multiplex cinema, is located 7 kilometres away from Fahid Island. Such a concentration of shopping facilities allows residents to do their daily purchases and spend their leisure time all in one place. The island is close to iconic entertainment venues such as Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, forming a theme park belt that is popular with locals and tourists all year round.

The cultural programme is represented by the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which can be reached in 15 minutes via the E12. By 2026, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is expected to open in the neighbouring Saadiyat Cultural District. This event will expand the existing exhibition venues and consolidate the emirate's position as a global centre for the arts. The cultural development strategy is also reflected in government press releases, which emphasise the important role of Fahid Island in international cultural exchange.

The educational landscape will be complemented by King's College School Wimbledon, the first campus outside the United Kingdom, which will accommodate 2,200 students and open by September 2028, offering the British A-Level programme. Higher education is represented by NYU Abu Dhabi, which has world-class research laboratories and is located 15 minutes' drive from the island. Medical support is provided by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi with a Tier 1 cardiac centre.

Property on Fahid Island

Property on Fahid Island includes low-rise residential complexes with panoramic apartments, 2- and 3-storey townhouses, and coastal villas with private plots. The architectural design features concealed engineering infrastructure and energy-efficient facades, which reduce operating costs and meet the demands of investors looking to buy property in Abu Dhabi with a focus on environmental sustainability.

Aldar's flagship project, Fahid Beach Residences, is already on the market. The development includes seven 4- and 5-storey building blocks that form a ‘low’ coastline almost a kilometre long. Each tower has a maximum of 12 apartments per floor, ensuring privacy even with a total of approximately 460 residential units. Corner 3- and 4-bedroom residences with panoramic views of the mangroves are the most popular layouts. They are complemented by private lift lobbies, 3.2-metre ceilings and terraces of at least 194 sqft (18 m²). Aldar Fahid Beach Residences also has entire floors reserved for 4- and 5-bedroom penthouses with panoramic windows and private spillover pools.

Following this successful project, the developer launched The Beach House Fahid, a neighbourhood of 11 towers ranging from 9 to 12 storeys in height, with more affordable prices. This project is dominated by studios and 1-bedroom apartments, but there is also an exclusive format for offshore property in Abu Dhabi — 2-bedroom duplexes with private gardens in the second row from the coast. The architectural concept was developed by Koichi Takada, so the façades are made of porous sand concrete, and the protruding horizontal balconies resemble layers of a coral reef. The podium houses a huge fitness club, a family lagoon pool and a 24-hour co-working space.

The developer emphasises that it is creating a close-knit community with its own beach club, boutique marina and network of cycle paths. The second phase will see the launch of 4-6-bedroom villas on Fahid Island, on individual plots of 6,458 sqft (600 m²) with direct access to the beach or internal canals. Buyers will be able to choose from three façade packages: Mangrove, Dune or Coral. The developer plans to launch Coral Drive, an 800-metre-long commercial boulevard that will connect the two residential clusters, featuring boutique hotels, galleries, a covered farmers' market and the King's College School ballet school.

The Economic Appeal of Fahid Island

Early entry into the Fahid Island property market will provide investors with a projected return of 5-7% per annum. This level of return is typical for coastal projects in Abu Dhabi. The limited supply of land for development creates long-term potential for capital appreciation. Research by consulting firms shows that coastal apartments on Fahid Island with stable resort traffic are in steady demand from tenants, especially in the long-term accommodation segment for professionals working on Yas Island and Saadiyat Island.

The cluster's environmental profile adds further value: renewable energy, reuse of grey water for irrigation and a network of electric shuttles reduce operating costs and help achieve carbon neutrality. These solutions are confirmed by international certificates and are in line with the emirate's sustainable development policy, which enhances the prospects for buying property on Fahid Island for institutional investors.

In summary, Fahid Island provides a striking example of a well-thought-out urban development concept, environmental sustainability and a vibrant social infrastructure coexisting within a single programme. Residents enjoy access to the sea, culture and innovative schools. Investors, meanwhile, can become owners of a liquid asset that is supported by tourist demand and strategic transport improvements.

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