Sama Yas

Sama Yas is a residential building by Aldar Properties on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, offering one, two and three-bedroom apartments across a single structure of 25 units, with completion scheduled for June 2028.

# The building and its setting within Yas Park

Sama Yas sits within Yas Park, a landscaped community that anchors the quieter, residential side of Yas Island, away from the circuit and the theme park clusters to the north. The building is low-rise in character, a deliberate counterpoint to the density of Dubai's tower districts, and its positioning within the park means the immediate outlook is green rather than urban.

Construction began recently. At the time of writing, readiness stands at just under 20 per cent, placing buyers squarely in the early-stage window with delivery targeted mid-2028. Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer, holds the escrow account (reference 4031225977602002), which provides the statutory financial protection applicable to off-plan sales in the UAE.

# Residences: layouts, scale and specification

The 25 units span one, two and three-bedroom configurations, with floor areas running from 1,838 sq ft for the entry-level one-bedroom to just over 3,200 sq ft for the largest three-bedroom layouts. That range is generous by any standard. A two-bedroom at 1,984 sq ft opens at AED 5,100,000; three-bedroom units begin at AED 6,426,731 and reach AED 12,099,954 at the upper end of the collection.

All residences are delivered semi-furnished. Service charges are fixed at AED 18 per sq ft annually.

The developer's original brief credits Woods Bagot for architecture and Mustard & Linen for interiors, a collaboration that produces kitchens designed in partnership with Chef Izu. The building targets Estidama 3 Pearl, Fitwel and LEED Gold certifications, a sustainability ambition that places Sama Yas above the baseline for most Abu Dhabi residential launches of comparable scale.

# Amenities and resident facilities

Sama Yas includes a resident club, spa, gym, exercise track and swimming pool, alongside a cinema, library and kids room. The list is focused rather than exhaustive, which suits a building of 25 units: the amenity programme scales to the community rather than performing for a brochure. For a buyer seeking genuine privacy and a low-volume environment, that ratio of facilities to residents carries practical value.

# Yas Island: infrastructure, access and the broader island offer

Yas Island sits roughly 30 kilometres from Abu Dhabi city centre and is connected to Dubai via Sheikh Zayed Road, placing it within a reasonable commute of both capitals. The island's road infrastructure is well established, having expanded significantly alongside Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and Yas Mall over the past decade. These are not peripheral attractions but major, year-round destinations that draw international visitors and sustain a hospitality and retail economy on the island itself.

For residents, the practical benefit is a mature neighbourhood with services already in place, rather than the speculative infrastructure timelines that accompany many off-plan launches elsewhere in the UAE.

# Who Sama Yas is suited to, and where it sits in the current market

At 25 units, Sama Yas is a boutique release by any definition. The ticket price, from AED 3,450,000 for a one-bedroom of 1,838 sq ft, reflects a price per square foot that positions the project firmly in the premium Abu Dhabi residential tier, though it remains measurably below comparable new-build stock in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah or Creek Harbour at equivalent specifications.

The buyer profile that fits this project tends to value scale over spectacle: someone who wants Aldar's development quality and Abu Dhabi's regulatory framework, but without the density or noise of a large tower. The park-facing position, the semi-furnished delivery, and the sustainability certifications make it particularly relevant for GCC buyers seeking a primary Abu Dhabi residence, and for European or Asian investors who prefer freehold assets within a jurisdiction with a long track record of delivery. With completion in June 2028 and construction at roughly one-fifth complete, the window to acquire at current pricing remains open, though the limited unit count means that window is narrow.