Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana Phase 2

Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana Phase 2 is a branded residential community on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, developed by Ohana Developments and scheduled for completion in July 2029. Arranged across two buildings, it comprises townhouses, duplexes and villas positioned along the banks of Yas Canal.

# The community and its position on Yas Canal

Yas Island sits on Abu Dhabi's eastern edge, a district that has absorbed decades of infrastructure investment and now holds a concentration of leisure, sport and residential addresses that few comparable locations in the Gulf can match. The canal waterfront gives Phase 2 a quieter residential character than the island's entertainment spine, with landscaped streets and a promenade running along the water rather than a dense urban grid.

The masterplan is organised around Manchester City Park, a central amenity zone that anchors the community's sporting identity. Architecture across the site favours clean horizontal lines, wide glazing and private outdoor space at ground level, a considered approach for a community where indoor-outdoor living is the primary proposition.

# Residences: layouts, scale and private outdoor space

Homes range from 1,938 to 4,887 square feet, a spread that accommodates both the smaller duplex formats and the larger villa configurations. Every residence is arranged across two floors: open living and dining spaces occupy the ground level and connect directly to private gardens and terraces, while bedroom suites sit above with balcony access.

Villas extend the specification further. Private pools, covered car porches, outdoor lounges and maid's rooms position them as self-contained household units rather than simply larger apartments. The garden-level connection to outdoor space is consistent across the range, which matters on a site where the canal promenade and communal green areas are the dominant visual and social context.

# Sport, wellness and communal life

The Manchester City Training Academy and football pitches give the community a programmatic identity that goes beyond branding. An amphitheatre, gardens and play areas form part of Manchester City Park alongside the sporting infrastructure.

Water-oriented amenities include a crystal lagoon, an infinity pool, a canal promenade and a watersports club. Recovery and wellness facilities are notably specific: hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, infrared suites, an oxygen therapy room and an altitude training room sit alongside a spa and sauna. Social infrastructure runs from a City Café and match day terrace to an organic fine dining restaurant and retail along the canal.

# Yas Island: connectivity and daily infrastructure

Abu Dhabi International Airport is a short drive from the island. Saadiyat Island, home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, is accessible without crossing the capital's centre, and Sheikh Zayed Road provides the direct route to Dubai for residents who need it regularly. Yas Mall covers the bulk of daily retail and dining requirements, supplemented by international schools and healthcare facilities already operating on the island.

The Yas Canal waterfront is quieter than the marina and theme park precincts, which gives this part of the island a residential cadence suited to households rather than tourists.

# Who this project is built for, and where it sits in the Abu Dhabi market

Freehold ownership is available to all nationalities within this designated investment zone, which removes the jurisdictional complexity that still applies to some Abu Dhabi districts. For international buyers, particularly those from the UK, Europe and Asia, the Manchester City association provides a cultural reference point that makes the project legible in a way that generic luxury branding does not.

The buyer profile here is likely a family or a professional household seeking a villa or townhouse in a managed, amenity-rich environment, with airport proximity, solid leisure infrastructure and genuine freehold title. Pricing had not been released at the time of writing. The July 2029 completion positions it for buyers with a medium-term horizon, either for owner-occupation or for rental demand from the professional and expatriate community that Yas Island consistently attracts.