The Sustainable City Yas Island

Abu Dhabi's first energy-positive residential community, by Diamond Developers and Aldar

512 Phase 1 homes at Abu Dhabi's first energy-positive residential project on Yas Island — condominiums and townhouses with solar panels, car-free clusters and on-site sustainability infrastructure

The Sustainable City Yas Island is a joint venture between Diamond Developers and Aldar, located in the north-east of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Phase 1 delivers 512 homes — 1 to 3-bedroom condominiums ranging from 66 to 144 sq.m, and 3 to 4-bedroom townhouses from 271 to 312 sq.m. It is described by the developer as Abu Dhabi's first energy-positive residential project: homes generate more electricity from solar panels than they consume, and the community operates car-free residential clusters with shared electric buggies.

Homes and sizes

Phase 1 contains 512 units. Condominiums (1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom) have gross saleable areas from 66.17 to 144.47 sq.m. Townhouses (3-bedroom and 4-bedroom) have gross saleable areas from 271.16 to 312.38 sq.m. Both product types have private outdoor spaces. The condo and townhouse clusters are physically separate within the masterplan.

Energy-positive design

The project targets up to 50% savings on electricity bills through high energy efficiency. Solar panels are installed on home and parking rooftops. Low-flow water fixtures reduce water consumption by 40%, and all wastewater is treated and reused for irrigation. Smart irrigation systems manage the productive urban landscape. EV charging stations are built into the development. The car-free residential cluster design reduces traffic within the community.

Sustainability-led community infrastructure

The development includes biodomes and pocket gardens, a central green spine, cycling and jogging tracks, a dog park and animal sanctuary, a skate park, an equestrian centre and horse track, multiple pools, padel courts, basketball courts, a football field, a gymnasium, retail and food and beverage outlets, a nursery and an Autism Centre. The waste separation system achieves over 85% landfill diversion.

Yas Island location

The Sustainable City Yas Island is in the north-east of Yas Island. The island provides access to Yas Mall, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World, Warner Bros World, Yas Links Golf Course and Yas Beach without crossing bridges. The project sits in a lower-density part of Yas Island, separated from the Yas Bay entertainment district in the south. Abu Dhabi International Airport is accessible directly from the island.

• Yas Mall — Yas Island • Yas Marina Circuit — Yas Island • Ferrari World — Yas Island • Yas Waterworld — Yas Island • Warner Bros World — Yas Island • Yas Links Golf Course — Yas Island • Yas Beach — Yas Island • Abu Dhabi International Airport

Homes in the project • 1-bedroom condominium (66–144 sq.m range) • 2-bedroom condominium (66–144 sq.m range) • 3-bedroom condominium (66–144 sq.m range) • 3-bedroom townhouse (271–312 sq.m range) • 4-bedroom townhouse (271–312 sq.m range)

Questions and answers

What is The Sustainable City Yas Island?

The Sustainable City Yas Island is a joint venture between Diamond Developers and Aldar, delivering Abu Dhabi's first energy-positive residential project at the north-east of Yas Island. Phase 1 has 512 homes: 1 to 3-bedroom condominiums and 3 to 4-bedroom townhouses.

What makes it energy-positive?

Solar panels on home and parking rooftops, low-flow water fixtures reducing consumption by 40%, all wastewater treated and reused, smart irrigation, and EV charging infrastructure combine to target a net-positive energy outcome. The developer targets up to 50% savings on electricity bills.

What is a car-free residential cluster?

The residential clusters are designed without through-roads, reducing vehicle traffic within the community. Residents share electric buggies for internal movement. Private car parking is available, but the cluster design discourages car use between homes and communal facilities.

How big are the condominiums and townhouses?

Condominiums in Phase 1 range from 66.17 to 144.47 sq.m. Townhouses range from 271.16 to 312.38 sq.m. Contact an I Buy adviser for exact unit sizes by bedroom count and type.

Prices, payment plans, availability and handover dates are not published as these are subject to change. Speak to an I Buy adviser for current details.