Yas Beach Residence

Yas Beach Residence is an 11-storey residential building by Siadah Development, positioned on the waterfront at Yas Bay on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The project comprises 31 residences across studio, two-bedroom and three-bedroom configurations, with completion scheduled for Q4 2023 and construction currently at roughly one third of the way through.

# The building and its position on Yas Bay

Yas Bay occupies the southern edge of Yas Island, a stretch of reclaimed land that has become one of Abu Dhabi's most deliberate urban planning exercises over the past fifteen years. The waterfront here is organised around a pedestrian boulevard rather than a road, which gives the neighbourhood a different character from the highway-adjacent towers typical of the emirate.

At 11 storeys, Yas Beach Residence is not a tower by Dubai or Abu Dhabi standards. It reads instead as a mid-rise building designed to hold a frontline waterfront position without overwhelming the bay. The scale is considered. With only 31 units across the entire building, the residential density is low, which tends to translate directly into quieter common areas and a more private day-to-day experience.

# Residences, layouts and specification

The range opens with studios at 741 sq ft, priced from AED 1.1 million. Two-bedroom residences vary considerably in size, from approximately 1,644 sq ft up to just over 2,529 sq ft, with asking prices ranging from AED 3.29 million to AED 5.06 million depending on layout and floor. Three-bedroom units are the most generously proportioned, running from around 2,602 sq ft to 3,879 sq ft, with pricing between AED 5.2 million and AED 7.76 million.

The larger two- and three-bedroom formats suggest duplex configurations are present within the mix, consistent with the developer's own description of the building type.

Floor-to-ceiling windows and wide balconies are a stated specification across the residences, oriented to capture sea, canal and boulevard views depending on aspect. Kitchens are fitted and equipped for branded appliances. The furnishing status is semi-furnished. A service charge of AED 14 per sq ft applies.

# Amenities and what they support

The amenity list is focused rather than exhaustive. An infinity pool and a rooftop gym are the primary leisure fixtures. Beach views are a structural feature of the building's position rather than an amenity in the traditional sense: Yas Beach itself sits 0.5 km away. A children's play area and retail outlets complete the on-site provision.

There is no spa, no cinema room and no co-working facility listed. Buyers accustomed to the more elaborate amenity decks of central Dubai towers should weigh this against the compensating factor of low unit count and direct waterfront access.

# Yas Island connections and day-to-day practicality

Abu Dhabi International Airport sits 9.1 km from the development, a straightforward drive that positions Yas Beach Residence as workable for frequent travellers based between the two emirates or travelling internationally on a regular basis.

Yas Mall is 6 km away, covering most retail and dining needs. The Crest Park, at 1.1 km, offers accessible green space. Redwood Montessori Nursery at Yas Bay is 2.5 km, relevant for buyers with young children. The broader Yas Island infrastructure, including Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and the marina circuit, is within the island's bounds.

For residents who split time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the E11 highway connects both cities, with the drive typically running 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic and point of origin.

# Who this building suits and where it sits in the market

With 31 units and an uninterrupted waterfront address, Yas Beach Residence occupies a niche that has little direct competition on Yas Island specifically. It is not attempting to be a large-scale investment product. The pricing, particularly at the three-bedroom end where units exceed 3,400 sq ft, positions this closer to a primary or secondary residence purchase than a buy-to-let calculation.

The profile fits an international buyer, GCC-based or European, who wants Abu Dhabi proximity with airport access under 15 minutes, beach orientation and a building small enough to feel like a private address. The AED 1.1 million entry point at studio level also opens the building to investors seeking lower ticket sizes in a low-density setting, though the bulk of the value sits clearly in the larger formats.