Manchester City Yas Residences vs Yas Park Place: how the two compare
Manchester City Yas Residences (Ohana, Yas Canal) and Yas Park Place (Aldar, North Yas) are two separate projects on Yas Island, one built around villas and townhouses, the other around studios and apartments. Here are the facts from each listing, side by side.
Manchester City Yas Residences and Yas Park Place are two separate residential projects on Yas Island, built by two different developers, Ohana Development and Aldar Properties. The first offers villas and townhouses on the Yas Canal, the second studios and apartments at North Yas, facing Yas Central Park.
The two projects, side by side
| Criteria | Manchester City Yas Residences | Yas Park Place |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Ohana Development | Aldar Properties |
| District | Yas Canal, Yas Island | North Yas, Yas Island |
| Unit types | 2- and 3-bedroom townhouses, 3-bedroom duplex, 4- and 5-bedroom villas (Phase 2) | Studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom duplex, across six mid-rise buildings |
| Starting price | On request | On request |
| Payment plan | Published in percentages (35/65 or 25/75 with discount) | On request |
| Handover | 2029 | Q1 2030 |
Two different housing formats
Manchester City Yas Residences is built around low-rise living, villas and townhouses with a private garden, within a 170-hectare masterplan created with Manchester City Football Club. Yas Park Place, by contrast, offers apartments across six mid-rise buildings, from studios to 3-bedroom units and a 2-bedroom duplex, laid out facing Yas Central Park. A buyer looking for a standalone home with a plot naturally leans toward Manchester City Yas Residences; a buyer who prefers a building apartment, closer to North Yas's shared facilities, looks at Yas Park Place instead.
What each project publishes on its payment plan
Manchester City Yas Residences publishes two detailed options, one with seven scheduled instalments running to mid-2029, the other with a 2% discount and only two payments before completion; the full breakdown is in our Manchester City Yas Residences payment plan guide. Yas Park Place, by comparison, has not published a payment plan to date: it remains entirely on request, along with its price.
The setting around each project
Manchester City Yas Residences is organised around a crystal lagoon, a canal-side promenade and sports facilities tied to the Manchester City brand. Yas Park Place sits on a landscaped podium with several themed gardens, a family pool and a retail promenade, close to Yas Mall, Yas Acres Golf and Country Club, Ferrari World and the Yas Marina Circuit. Both projects target Estidama Pearl 3 certification, the only sustainability benchmark published for either listing at this stage.
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Masterplan scale versus a single building programme
Manchester City Yas Residences sits within a 170-hectare masterplan planned for roughly 1,550 villas and townhouses plus 580 apartments, while Yas Park Place is part of a narrower 780-unit plan across six mid-rise buildings. The two projects operate at a different scale even though both sit on the same island.
Registration fees apply the same way to both
Whether for Manchester City Yas Residences or Yas Park Place, registering an off-plan sale on the DARI platform follows the same rule: 2% of the sale price for a freehold unit, plus a 400 AED e-services fee excluding VAT, with the developer responsible for registering it within 21 days of the sale. Since neither project has published a starting price, no AED figure can yet be worked out for either one; this rule becomes concrete as soon as a unit's price is confirmed by Ohana Development or Aldar Properties.
Who each project suits
Manchester City Yas Residences suits a family that wants a standalone home with a garden and access to branded sports facilities, on a 2029 handover timeline with a payment plan already broken down in percentages. Yas Park Place suits a buyer who prefers a mid-rise apartment close to the island's major attractions, with a Q1 2030 handover but a price and payment plan still to be published. The choice comes down mainly to the housing format you want, standalone home or apartment, rather than price, since neither project has released a starting price yet.
Moving forward with Orven
To compare a specific unit type at Manchester City Yas Residences against one at Yas Park Place, matched to your budget and intended use, message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or email sales@orvenproperties.com. Your adviser tracks both projects and confirms current availability on each listing, Manchester City Yas Residences and Yas Park Place. It is worth reading alongside our Yas Island investment guide.
FAQ
Are Manchester City Yas Residences and Yas Park Place on the same island? Yes, both sit on Yas Island, but in different districts: Yas Canal for one, North Yas for the other.
Which of the two offers villas? Manchester City Yas Residences, with townhouses, a duplex and 4- and 5-bedroom villas. Yas Park Place offers studios and apartments, with no villa.
Which project has published a detailed payment plan? Manchester City Yas Residences, with two options in percentages. Yas Park Place remains entirely on request.
Which project is handed over first? Manchester City Yas Residences is set for 2029, Yas Park Place for Q1 2030, according to each project listing.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Manchester City Yas Residences and Yas Park Place on the same island?
Yes, both sit on Yas Island, but in different districts: Yas Canal for one, North Yas for the other.
Which of the two offers villas?
Manchester City Yas Residences, with townhouses, a duplex and 4- and 5-bedroom villas. Yas Park Place offers studios and apartments, with no villa.
Which project has published a detailed payment plan?
Manchester City Yas Residences, with two options in percentages. Yas Park Place remains entirely on request.
Which project is handed over first?
Manchester City Yas Residences is set for 2029, Yas Park Place for Q1 2030, according to each project listing.
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