Fahid Island

Fahid Island sits between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island on Abu Dhabi's coast, spanning roughly 2.7 million sqm. The E12 highway (Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road) runs directly through the island. Drive times are about 5 minutes to Yas Island, 15 minutes to Saadiyat, 15 minutes to Zayed International Airport and around 20 minutes to downtown Abu Dhabi — placing it within easy reach of the capital's leisure, cultural and aviation hubs.

Fahid Island is developed by Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer. The masterplan carries a gross development value of more than AED 40 billion and is planned to deliver over 6,000 high-end homes alongside 4.6km of beaches, 11km of coastline, a 10km fitness corridor and a 2km waterfront promenade. Aldar has engaged a roster of global architects — including Kengo Kuma, Koichi Takada, London's ACME and Dubai's NAGA — for the island's residential components.

Fahid Island is positioned as Abu Dhabi's first coastal wellness destination and is described as the first island in the world to earn Fitwel certification — a global healthy-building standard. More than 30% of the masterplan is dedicated to natural space, including mangrove forests, gardens and shaded trails. The island has also received LEED for Cities and Communities Platinum precertification and is targeting Estidama 3-Pearl accreditation, alongside wellness clinics, a central racquet club and an extensive fitness corridor.

Fahid Beach Residences is the launch phase by Aldar — a beachfront collection of mid-rise buildings designed by Koichi Takada, offering 1–4 bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom duplexes, 1–2 bedroom townhouses and 5-bedroom penthouses. Market sources put launch pricing at roughly AED 3.5M for a 1-bedroom, around AED 6.3M for a 2-bedroom and AED 8.9M for a 3-bedroom. Figures are launch-stage and should be confirmed against the live SPA at the time of purchase.

Fahid Beach Residences is offered on a 65/35 payment plan with a 10% down payment — meaning roughly 65% is paid during construction and 35% on handover. Handover is targeted for Q2 2029, with the wider island masterplan expected to roll out through 2029–2032. Because it is an off-plan purchase, there is no rental income until completion; investors should plan for a multi-year horizon to handover.

Yes. Fahid Island is an Aldar freehold launch in Abu Dhabi, where foreign nationals can own property in designated investment zones. Abu Dhabi's freehold investment zones include Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, Al Reem, Al Raha Beach, Al Reef and others. Ownership is registered with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). Investors should always confirm the freehold status of the specific plot or development before signing.

Yes — comfortably. Abu Dhabi grants a 10-year Golden Visa to property owners with at least AED 2 million in property equity. Since Fahid Beach Residences starts around AED 3.5M, even the entry units clear the threshold. The Golden Visa can be granted on off-plan purchases where the built value reaches AED 2M+, and it includes family members. Confirm the latest eligibility rules with the relevant Abu Dhabi authority at the time of purchase.

There is no Fahid Island rental track record yet — the island delivers from 2029, so any yield is forward-looking and unverified. As a benchmark, Abu Dhabi's prime islands run roughly 5.5–7% gross: 2026 data from Sands of Wealth places Yas Island studios near 7.2% and 1-bed apartments near 6.8%, while ultra-prime Saadiyat compresses below 5.5% because buyers pay a lifestyle premium. Treat these as neighbouring-island guides, not Fahid Island guarantees.

There is no annual property tax in Abu Dhabi — no property tax and no income tax on rent. Apartment owners pay service charges of roughly AED 10–25 per sqft per year to the owners' association, which scale with unit size. On purchase, budget for the government registration fee (around 2% of value in Abu Dhabi) on top of the price. Always confirm your own reporting obligations under the tax rules of your country of residence.

It is a high-ticket, off-plan, long-horizon purchase. Entry pricing (AED 3.5M+) is well above Abu Dhabi's affordable freehold zones, there is no rental income before the 2029 handover, and like all off-plan projects it carries construction-timeline and market-cycle risk. On the positive side, the developer is Aldar (the emirate's largest listed developer), payments are protected under Abu Dhabi escrow rules, and launch-phase demand was strong (over AED 3.5bn reportedly sold in week one). Always verify the escrow account and SPA milestones before signing.