The Canopies at Yas Point: Aldar's First Launch in Yas Island's AED 6 Billion Waterfront District
Yas Island has a new waterfront district — and its first homes are now on sale. The Canopies at Yas Point is Aldar's opening residential move inside Yas Point, the AED 6 billion masterplan taking shape on the island's northern shore. Launched in July 2026, it brings 592 garden-led homes across six mid-rise buildings, arranged around a central park and a waterfront promenade.
First releases inside a new Aldar district have a consistent track record on Yas Island: they carry the lowest entry pricing the district will ever see. That is what makes The Canopies worth a close look now, not later.
Key takeaways
- The Canopies is the first residential launch in Yas Point, Aldar's AED 6 billion waterfront district on Yas Island's northern shore.
- 592 homes across six buildings — studios to 3-bedroom + maid + study apartments — around a central park.
- Prices start from AED 1.65 million, with a 55/45 payment plan and just 5% at booking.
- Amenities include two resort-style pools, The Canopy Club, The Hub coworking lounge, The Charge gyms and the Tidewalk waterfront promenade.
- Yas Mall is 3 minutes away, Zayed International Airport 10 minutes, with the island's theme parks and Etihad Arena on the doorstep.
- Handover is targeted for Q3 2030; purchases of AED 2M+ qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.
The Canopies at a glance
| Developer | Aldar Properties |
| District | Yas Point (AED 6 billion masterplan), Yas Island |
| Homes | 592 residences across 6 mid-rise buildings |
| Property types | Studios, 1BR, 2BR, 2BR + maid, 3BR + maid + study |
| Starting price | AED 1.65 million |
| Payment plan | 55/45 — 5% on booking, 55% pre-handover, 45% on/after handover |
| Handover | Q3 2030 (targeted) |
| Ownership | Freehold for all nationalities (investment zone) |
| Golden Visa | 10-year visa from AED 2M |
What is Yas Point?
Yas Point is Aldar's newest district on Yas Island — a waterfront masterplan on the island's northern shore built around a public beach, a marina, retail and dining, and a continuous promenade with walking and cycling tracks. Think of it as the next chapter after Gardenia Bay and Yas Riva: each launch has pushed Yas from a leisure destination toward a full residential address.
The Canopies sits at the heart of it as a park-centric community — six buildings around a shared green core, with the Tidewalk promenade connecting residents to the water. The design brief is walkable, indoor-outdoor living rather than tower-on-podium density.
The residences: 592 homes, five layouts
| Unit type | Approx. size | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~46 sqm | 156 |
| 1 bedroom | ~81 sqm | 130 |
| 2 bedrooms | ~119 sqm | 188 |
| 2 bedrooms + maid | ~141 sqm | 72 |
| 3 bedrooms + maid + study | ~184 sqm | 46 |
Two things stand out in the mix. Two-bedroom formats dominate (260 of 592 homes), which matches Yas Island's strongest tenant segment — professional couples and young families. And the 3BR + maid + study top format is scarce at just 46 units, which historically is the first inventory to clear in Aldar launches.
Amenities: a club, a coworking lounge and two pools
- Two resort-style swimming pools plus children's splash pads and play areas
- The Canopy Club — the community's residents' clubhouse
- The Hub — a coworking lounge for residents
- The Charge — gym and fitness studios
- Central park with retail and dining outlets
- The Tidewalk waterfront promenade, with the public beach about 5 minutes away
Location: three minutes from Yas Mall
| Yas Mall | 3 minutes |
| Zayed International Airport | 10 minutes |
| Saadiyat Island | 15 minutes |
| Abu Dhabi city centre | 20 minutes |
Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld and Etihad Arena are all on-island — the anchor of Yas's short-let and long-let tenant demand.
Prices and the 55/45 payment plan
The Canopies starts from AED 1.65 million, with a payment structure built for off-plan buyers:
- 5% on booking
- 55% paid pre-handover in staged instalments through construction
- 45% due on and after handover in Q3 2030
A 45% back-ended balance is one of the more buyer-friendly structures Aldar has offered on Yas, and it materially lowers the capital required through the build. If you are weighing financing routes, our guide to mortgage vs cash in the UAE covers the trade-offs.
Is The Canopies a good investment?
- First-release pricing in a new district. Entry at the opening of a multi-phase masterplan is the lowest the district will carry — the same dynamic early buyers captured at Gardenia Bay.
- Yas Island's tenant engine. Theme parks, Etihad Arena, the airport and the island's office stock keep rental demand on Yas unusually deep for both long lets and holiday lets.
- Golden Visa runway. From AED 2M — one step above entry pricing — buyers qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.
- Freehold, all nationalities. Yas Island is a designated investment zone; see our step-by-step buying guide for the process.
The counterweight: handover is four years out, in Q3 2030, and Yas Point's beach, marina and retail will mature in phases. The Canopies suits a hold-and-let strategy, not a quick flip.
The Canopies vs other Yas Island communities
| Community | Character | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Canopies at Yas Point | Park-centric first phase of a new waterfront district | Selling — from AED 1.65M |
| Gardenia Bay | Waterfront apartments, wellness-led | Selling / building |
| Yas Riva | Canal-front residences | Selling / building |
| Yas Park Gate | Park-side apartments near Yas Gateway | Selling / building |
| The Sustainable City | Net-zero-focused townhouse community | Building |
| Waldorf Astoria Residences | Branded ultra-luxury | Selling |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the developer of The Canopies at Yas Point?
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer and the master developer of Yas Island's residential communities.
How much do homes at The Canopies cost?
Prices start from AED 1.65 million for studios, rising through 1, 2 and 3-bedroom formats. Registered buyers receive the full price list and availability.
What is the payment plan?
A 55/45 plan: 5% on booking, 55% through construction, and 45% on and after handover in Q3 2030.
When is handover?
Handover is targeted for Q3 2030.
Can foreigners buy at The Canopies?
Yes. Yas Island is a designated investment zone with freehold ownership for all nationalities, and purchases of AED 2M or more can qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.
What makes Yas Point different from other Yas communities?
It is a new self-contained waterfront district — public beach, marina, promenade, retail — and The Canopies is its first and lowest-priced residential entry point.
Get the price list and unit availability
In Aldar's Yas launches, the scarce top formats and best park- and water-facing stacks clear first. Registered buyers receive pricing, floor plans and availability ahead of the general release.
Explore The Canopies at Yas Point and register your interest, or talk to the Zain Middle East team for unit-type guidance and priority access. You can also browse our current off-plan projects in Abu Dhabi.