Abu Dhabi is growing fast. Saadiyat Island is home to the Louvre and five major museums. Yas Island will soon welcome Disneyland. Between them lies Fahid Island - a new coastal community with beaches, luxury hotels and the upcoming King’s College School Wimbledon.

Its location is strategic: between culture and entertainment, between the Louvre and Disneyland. Just 15 minutes from downtown, Fahid sets a new standard for seafront living in Abu Dhabi.

Fahid Island is a master-planned community designed to set a new benchmark for island living in Abu Dhabi. Led by Aldar, one of the UAE’s top developers, the project combines natural beauty, modern design and long-term sustainability. With protected beaches, mangroves and low-density housing, Fahid offers both privacy and access to nature (source).

A New Standard in Coastal Luxury 

With 63% of the island designated as open and natural space, including coral-rich shorelines, mangroves and protected wetlands, the masterplan emphasizes sustainability, serenity and seafront access. These landscapes are being carefully preserved and integrated into community parks, walkways and public spaces - ensuring that nature is never far from home.

Fahid Island is planned to host approximately 6,000 residential units-ranging from apartments and townhouses to beachfront villas. The island’s development follows strict green building protocols, making it one of the few truly exclusive beachfront communities in the UAE with a long-term ecological vision (source).

High Demand from Day One

In 2025, the launch of Fahid Beach Residence - a collection of elegant seafront apartments - was met with unprecedented demand. Units were almost fully sold out within weeks, reflecting investor trust and a growing appetite for beachfront living in Abu Dhabi. These were the first true beachfront residences on the island, offering panoramic sea views and direct access to Fahid’s soft white sands (source).

Following that success, Fahid Beach House, a second-line residential project, was introduced. While set back slightly from the shoreline, it retains premium access to the beach and Coral Drive, combining spacious layouts with privacy and community living. This phase has drawn end-users and investors alike who value design-forward living by the water.

The Island Masterplan

Fahid Island is designed for balanced living, combining wellness, nature and modern amenities. The plan emphasizes low-density development and walkable public spaces, with key highlights including:

• Coral Drive: A 2 km waterfront promenade lined with cafés, wellness studios, art spaces and boutique retail. Designed as the social core of the island, it blends leisure, fitness and community life (source).
• Berm Park: A 10 km green loop surrounding the island with shaded jogging tracks, open-air gyms and nature viewing zones. It promotes active lifestyles and connects all key districts.
• Heritage Park: A central space designed to reflect local culture through landscaping, art installations and learning zones focused on marine ecology and sustainability.
• Education & Wellness Zone: Anchored by the upcoming King’s College School Wimbledon (opening 2028), plus clinics and wellness centers integrated into the community design.
• Green Mobility Network: A smart transport system with electric buggies, cycling tracks and water taxis - designed to reduce private car use and lower per capita emissions by 13%, the lowest projected in the UAE (source).

Each element reinforces Fahid Island’s identity as a next-generation coastal community - where sustainability, health and beauty are woven into daily life.

Education with Prestige

Fahid Island will also become an education destination. In partnership with Aldar, the island will welcome King’s College School Wimbledon Abu Dhabi, a premier British curriculum institution for up to 2,200 students. The 50,000 sqm campus will open in 2028 and focus on holistic, well-being-oriented learning in state-of-the-art facilities (source).

Just Minutes from the Capital

Though serene and self-contained, Fahid Island remains less than 15 minutes from central Abu Dhabi. Whether commuting to work, attending university, or visiting cultural sites like the Louvre Abu Dhabi or Saadiyat’s museums, residents benefit from immediate access to the city via well-planned roads and bridges. This combination of peaceful island life and metropolitan access is what makes Fahid a top-tier investment zone.

A Sustainable Vision for the Future

Fahid Island is more than a development - it’s a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030. Modon’s approach centers around creating inclusive, environmentally responsible communities. From LEED-certified construction and renewable energy grids to smart irrigation and EV-friendly roads, the island is designed to be as future-ready as it is beautiful (source).

As international buyers and high-net-worth families look to the capital for long-term real estate, Fahid Island rises as the next great chapter - where privacy, innovation and natural beauty come together.

In Short:

• 63% of land preserved for nature and open space
• First beachfront residences (Fahid Beach Residence) nearly sold out
• Yacht marina, boutique retail and electric mobility
• Coral Drive and 10 km Berm Park with active living trails
• Observation towers, marine boardwalks and education pavilions
• King’s College School Wimbledon Abu Dhabi opens 2028
• Under 15 minutes to downtown Abu Dhabi

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