Branded residences in Abu Dhabi: inside Manchester City Yas Residences
Manchester City Yas Residences, created with Manchester City Football Club, spans roughly 1,550 villas and townhouses plus 580 apartments on Yas Island, with wellness features that go beyond the football branding.
Branded residences in Abu Dhabi now extend well beyond hospitality names into sport and leisure branding: Manchester City Yas Residences, by Ohana Development, is created in direct partnership with Manchester City Football Club, on a 170-hectare masterplan located on Yas Island.
What the Manchester City brand actually adds
The branding shows up as physical amenities, not just a name: a Manchester City Park, a dedicated Manchester City Training Academy, football pitches, a City Café, and a Match Day Terrace are all part of the masterplan. A crystal lagoon, a canal promenade and a water sports club complete the setting, within an overall plan of roughly 1,550 villas and townhouses plus 580 apartments, with a 500,000 square metre central garden covering 55% of the site as open space.
Homes available within the branded masterplan
Phase 2 includes 2 bedroom townhouses (190 square metre plot, 180 square metre sellable area), 3 bedroom townhouses (237.5 / 207 square metres), 3 bedroom duplexes (250 / 216 square metres), 4 bedroom villas (400 / 311 square metres) and 5 bedroom villas (600 / 454 square metres).
Wellness features that go well beyond the football theme
Alongside the sporting amenities, the project includes cryotherapy, a hydrotherapy circuit, an oxygen room and an altitude training room, positioning the wellness offer as a feature in its own right rather than only a football-branded add-on.
Payment plan: two options
Non-Emirati buyers can choose Option 1, a 35/65 split (5% at SPA signing, then six 5% instalments from 15 February 2027 to 15 July 2029, 65% at completion; Emirati buyers follow a 30/70 split), or Option 2, a 25/75 split with a 2% discount (10% at signing, 15% on 15 February 2027, 75% at completion). Price is on request for every configuration, with delivery for this phase stated for 2029.
A quick reference table
| Home type | Plot (sq m) | Sellable area (sq m) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedroom townhouse | 190 | 180 |
| 3 bedroom townhouse | 237.5 | 207 |
| 3 bedroom duplex | 250 | 216 |
| 4 bedroom villa | 400 | 311 |
| 5 bedroom villa | 600 | 454 |
Ownership on Yas Island
Yas Island is on the UAE's historical list of zones open to non-UAE nationals under federal law. A property investment of at least AED 2 million opens the door to a Golden Visa application, subject to conditions confirmed by the authorities, though price here remains on request for both payment options.
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How this compares with other branded addresses in the region
Manchester City Yas Residences takes a sports-branding approach, distinct from hospitality-branded addresses elsewhere in the UAE, such as Waldorf Astoria Residences in Ras Al Khaimah or SENSI's positioning near a university campus in Abu Dhabi. The branding here is expressed through sporting and training facilities rather than hotel-style services.
A disclosure that applies across the destination
The official Abu Dhabi destination page states that project locations are approximate and that your adviser should be asked for the exact plot; the fiche for this project confirms that current availability and unit-specific terms are set by your adviser, not assumed from general marketing material.
Foreign ownership on Yas Island, confirmed
Yas Island appears on the UAE's historical list of zones open to non-UAE nationals under federal law, alongside Saadiyat, Al Reem, Al Maryah, Lulu, Al Raha Beach, Sayh Al Sedairah, Al Reef, and Masdar City. This confirms the ownership framework for both the villa and apartment components of this masterplan.
What is still confirmed only through your adviser
Beyond the published home sizes and the two payment options, the project's exact unit count by configuration, any service charge figure, and the second phase's full release timeline are not published in our records.
Next step
Tell your adviser which home type and which payment option best fits your plan, on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or at sales@orvenproperties.com, and we request current availability directly from Ohana Development. Our investing in Yas Island guide and our Abu Dhabi waterfront villas collection go further. You can also start at /find-your-home/.
FAQ
What brand is Manchester City Yas Residences built with? Manchester City Football Club, reflected in dedicated facilities like a training academy and football pitches.
What are the two payment plan options? A 35/65 split with monthly instalments through mid-2029, or a 25/75 split with a 2% discount.
What is the largest villa type published? A 5 bedroom villa, with a 600 square metre plot and 454 square metre sellable area.
Is a price published for this project? No, price is on request; your adviser requests a current figure from Ohana Development.
Is Yas Island open to foreign ownership? Yes, it is on the UAE's historical list of zones open to non-UAE nationals under federal law.
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Frequently asked questions
What brand is Manchester City Yas Residences built with?
Manchester City Football Club, reflected in dedicated facilities like a training academy and football pitches.
What are the two payment plan options?
A 35/65 split with monthly instalments through mid-2029, or a 25/75 split with a 2% discount.
What is the largest villa type published?
A 5 bedroom villa, with a 600 square metre plot and 454 square metre sellable area.
Is a price published for this project?
No, price is on request; your adviser requests a current figure from Ohana Development.
Is Yas Island open to foreign ownership?
Yes, it is on the UAE's historical list of zones open to non-UAE nationals under federal law.
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