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- The community is positioned on Yas Canal, near major attractions including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, reinforcing Yas Island’s status as a mixed-use leisure and residential hub.
- A central feature will be an integrated Manchester City Academy, supported by professional-grade training and recovery facilities inspired by the club’s player development model.
- Ohana Development stated the project aligns with Abu Dhabi’s long-term growth vision, while Manchester City highlighted it as a strategic move into lifestyle-led destinations, reinforcing its regional footprint and global brand expansion.
Abu Dhabi-based developer Ohana Development has officially launched Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, a Dh15 billion gated waterfront project on Yas Canal. The development marks the first-ever branded residential community globally for Manchester City F.C., expanding the club’s presence beyond football into lifestyle real estate.
The launch event took place at Etihad Park, attended by Husein Salem, CEO of Ohana Development, Mustafa El Sammak, COO, and Ferran Soriano, CEO of City Football Group.
New digital framework for off-plan sales
During the event, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) announced the digitisation of Expressions of Interest (EOI) and booking processes through its Madhmoun platform. The new system introduces enhanced regulatory oversight, mandatory escrow management, and strengthened investor protection for off-plan property transactions in Abu Dhabi.
Scale and location
Spanning 1.67 million square metres, the waterfront development will feature more than 2,000 residential units. The master plan includes six villa clusters offering four- and five-bedroom villas and twin villas, alongside maisonettes, waterfront penthouses, and apartments. Standalone villas are priced from Dh7 million on average.
The community is positioned on Yas Canal, near major attractions including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, reinforcing Yas Island’s status as a mixed-use leisure and residential hub. Completion is scheduled for 2029.
Sport-led design concept
The project is designed around sport, performance, and active living. A central feature will be an integrated Manchester City Academy, supported by professional-grade training and recovery facilities inspired by the club’s player development model. Social and community spaces will reflect the club’s identity and global brand ethos.
Ohana Development stated the project aligns with Abu Dhabi’s long-term growth vision, while Manchester City highlighted it as a strategic move into lifestyle-led destinations, reinforcing its regional footprint and global brand expansion.
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