The football club’s long-standing relationship with Abu Dhabi is taking an exciting new turn
Manchester City isn’t just winning trophies anymore, it’s putting down roots in Abu Dhabi.
In a move that blends football, lifestyle and a whole lot of bragging rights, the Premier League giants have teamed up with Ohana Development to launch Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana.
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This will be the world’s first-ever club-branded residential community linked to a football team. And yes, it’s happening right here in the UAE capital.
Set along the picturesque Yas Canal waterfront, the new development marks Manchester City’s official entry into branded real estate.
The project will span an impressive 1.67 million square metres, promising a premium lifestyle infused with the club’s unmistakable identity.
These are some of the features you can expect:
- an integrated training academy
- a City Café to catch a match or grab a coffee
- a tactical room, gym and fitness training, and football fields engineered to professional standards
- a full hydrotherapy circuit for recovery
- a Mind Studio for dedicated space for mental focus and balance
- a retail store with exclusive Manchester City merchandise and lifestyle products
- medical facilities
- dedicated reception
This is a continuation of the roots that Manchester City has already put down in the city.
Through City Football Schools, more than 3,500 children train each season across the emirate, while the Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup has grown into the region’s largest youth football tournament, attracting thousands of young players every year.
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The club’s presence also extends into education and wellbeing. In 2025 alone, over 30,000 primary school students took part in Manchester City’s Healthy Lifestyles Programme, encouraging kids to stay active and make positive choices, a clear sign that the club’s influence in Abu Dhabi is about community as much as competition.
Ferran Sorriano, Chief Executive of City Football Group, described the new development as a major milestone, saying it brings Manchester City into a premium residential space that reflects both its global appeal and strong regional connection.
Ohana Development’s CEO, Husein Salem, echoed that sentiment, noting that the partnership aligns with Abu Dhabi’s evolving lifestyle ambitions and the company’s long-term commitment to the emirate.
The goal, he says, is to create a future-ready community that feels both international and distinctly Abu Dhabi.
For fans, homeowners and property watchers alike, Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana signals something bigger than bricks and mortar.
It’s the meeting point of sport, lifestyle and city pride, and another sign that Abu Dhabi continues to attract world-class brands that want to be part of its story, on and off the pitch.
