Yas Island and Al Shamkha are at the heart of Aldar’s latest expansion
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market just got another massive boost as Aldar Investment has announced an AED 3.8 billion development drive to build new rental homes across Yas Island and Al Shamkha.
The move is a signal that confidence in the capital’s long-term property market is sky-high.
The next chapter for Yas and Al Shamkha
Yas Island continues to shine as one of Abu Dhabi’s most in-demand places to live. With its unbeatable mix of entertainment, retail, and easy connectivity, it’s quickly becoming a lifestyle magnet for young professionals and families.
Aldar plans to add 665 new rental homes here, including a gated community of 217 villas and townhouses and another 448 apartments linked to staff housing.
Over in Al Shamkha, nearly 2,000 new units are on the way featuring modern studios to spacious three-beds, surrounded by green spaces and lifestyle amenities.
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A market riding high
The timing couldn’t be better. Abu Dhabi’s property market is thriving with transaction values in early 2025 jumping 34.5 per cent year-on-year to over AED 25 billion, while average prices and rents continue to climb.
Even with new developments, demand is far outpacing supply.
In 2024, only about half the expected number of new homes were delivered, pushing up rents and keeping ready-to-move-in stock in hot demand.
With apartment yields around 5.4 per cent, the city is also catching the eye of global investors looking for stable, income-generating assets in a low-tax market.
A new office park on Yas Island
Aldar is also rolling out a new office park on Yas Island, with 47,500 square metres of premium commercial space, plus a 175,000-square-metre logistics hub near the Abu Dhabi Business Hub.
It’s a smart move that ties together residential, commercial, and logistics growth, all fueling the city’s wider transformation into a truly world-class urban ecosystem.
From soaring rents to lifestyle-led communities, Abu Dhabi’s real estate story is shifting fast.
Abu Dhabi isn’t just growing, it’s booming. And Aldar’s latest move is helping make sure the momentum keeps rolling.
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