Fahid Island
Dubai community · 0 off-plan projects
About Fahid Island
Fahid Island is Abu Dhabi's newest coastal address — a purpose-built island community developed entirely by Aldar Properties, sitting off the capital's shoreline with direct beach access and a residential programme that skews firmly towards quality over volume. All four projects in our current catalogue are off-plan, delivering between Q2 and Q4 2029, which means buyers here are making a forward bet on a clean-slate master-plan rather than inheriting someone else's decisions. We think that's a good bet. Aldar has a track record of executing island communities — Yas Island and Saadiyat Island are the proof — and Fahid follows the same playbook: controlled supply, a single developer, and a lifestyle brief that's hard to replicate on the mainland.
Frequently asked questions about Fahid Island
Who are the developers building on Fahid Island?
Right now, Aldar Properties is the dominant — and in our current catalogue, the only — developer active on Fahid Island. That's actually reassuring for buyers: Aldar is Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer with a strong track record of on-time delivery and post-handover community management. We've seen their island projects, like Yas and Saadiyat, hold value well, and we expect Fahid to follow a similar trajectory.
What rental yields can I expect on Fahid Island?
Fahid Island is still in its pre-handover phase, so live rental data is limited. That said, comparable Aldar waterfront communities on Yas Island are currently yielding 5–7% gross for apartments and 4–5.5% for villas. We expect Fahid to land in a similar range once the community is established, with beach-access units likely outperforming. We always advise clients to factor in a 6–12 month lease-up period after handover.
How far is Fahid Island from Abu Dhabi city centre and key landmarks?
Fahid Island sits off the coast of Abu Dhabi, roughly 10–15 minutes by car from Abu Dhabi's central business district and around 20 minutes from Yas Island. For buyers who also need Dubai access, the Abu Dhabi–Dubai highway puts you at Dubai Marina in approximately 90 minutes. In our experience, the commute is very manageable for Abu Dhabi-based professionals, and the island's relative seclusion is a big part of its appeal.
What types of properties are available on Fahid Island?
Our catalogue covers a solid spread: apartments through Fahid Beach Residences and Fahid Beach Terraces, standalone villas via Fahid Island Villas, and the boutique The Beach House Fahid collection for buyers wanting something more exclusive. Unit sizes range from 1-bedroom apartments to multi-bedroom villas with private gardens. Whether you're a first-time investor or upgrading to a permanent waterfront home, there's a product type that fits.
Are there schools and everyday amenities near Fahid Island?
As an emerging island community, Fahid is still building out its retail and lifestyle infrastructure — that's typical at this stage. Within a 10–15 minute drive you have access to established Abu Dhabi neighbourhoods with supermarkets, clinics, and dining. For schools, several well-regarded options including GEMS and Aldar Academies campuses are within a 20-minute radius. We tell our buyers to treat this as a growth story — amenities will follow demand as the community fills.
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