Manchester City Yas vs Nawayef East: Two Abu Dhabi Villa Communities Compared
Manchester City Yas Residences lists 4-bed villas at 311 sqm and 5-bed villas at 454 sqm with price on request; Nawayef East starts at 6.6M AED for 4- and 5-bed villas of 370 to 468 sqm. Handover lands in 2029 and December 2028.
Comparing villa sizes at Manchester City Yas Residences against Nawayef East comes down to two different numbers. Manchester City Yas, on Yas Island, lists 4-bedroom villas with 311 sqm of saleable space (on a 400 sqm plot) and 5-bedroom villas at 454 sqm (600 sqm plot), with price on request. Nawayef East, on Al Hudayriyat Island, starts at 6.6M AED for 4- and 5-bedroom villas of 370 to 468 sqm, under a published 40/60 payment plan.
Two islands, two villa concepts
Manchester City Yas Residences, developed by Ohana Development, sits on Yas Canal within Yas Island. Its Phase 2 release covers townhouses, duplexes and villas built around a partnership with Manchester City Football Club: a dedicated park, a training academy area, football pitches, a lagoon, a canal promenade, a water sports club, a café and a match-day terrace, plus wellness features such as cryotherapy and an altitude training room. Nawayef East, developed by Modon Properties, is a gated hillside community on Al Hudayriyat Island, with terrain rising to give skyline views, built around jogging trails, a pool, a mosque, a gym, a playground, a clubhouse, tennis courts and a park.
Villa sizes side by side
| Manchester City Yas (4-bed) | Manchester City Yas (5-bed) | Nawayef East (4 and 5-bed) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot | 400 sqm | 600 sqm | not published |
| Saleable area | 311 sqm | 454 sqm | 370 to 468 sqm |
| Starting price | On request | On request | 6.6M AED |
| Payment plan | Two options, detailed below | Two options, detailed below | 40/60 (10% down, 30% during construction, 60% on handover) |
| Handover | 2029 | 2029 | December 2028 |
Nawayef East also offers larger East Hill Heights villas (5 to 7 bedrooms) and East Hill Mansions (6 to 8 bedrooms), but those are priced separately and not covered by the 6.6M AED entry figure.
Manchester City Yas: price on request, payment plan published
Even without a public starting price, Manchester City Yas Residences publishes its payment structure. Non-Emirati buyers can choose Option 1, a 35/65 split (5% at SPA signing, then six instalments of 5% running from 15 February 2027 to 15 July 2029, and 65% on completion), or Option 2, a 25/75 split with a 2% discount (10% at signing, 15% on 15 February 2027, 75% on completion). Emirati buyers follow a 30/70 structure under Option 1. Your adviser confirms which option applies to a given villa size once the exact unit price is released.
Nawayef East: a published starting price and a simpler plan
Nawayef East's 40/60 plan is more straightforward: 10% at reservation, 30% spread across construction, and 60% due at handover in December 2028. On the 6.6M AED entry price, that works out to 660,000 AED at reservation, 1,980,000 AED during construction, and 3,960,000 AED at handover. DARI registration (2% of the sale price) adds a further cost on top, confirmed at contract stage.
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Which community fits which buyer
A buyer who wants a known entry number today, with a villa already under a fixed percentage schedule, is better served by Nawayef East's published 6.6M AED starting price and 40/60 plan. A buyer drawn to the Manchester City branding, the Yas Island setting and a slightly later 2029 handover, and who is comfortable waiting for price confirmation, fits the Manchester City Yas profile instead. Neither community publishes a direct unit-to-unit price match, so comparing a specific plot and floor plan with your adviser remains the only way to compare true cost per square metre.
What is not yet public
Manchester City Yas Residences has not released unit pricing for Phase 2 as of this writing; Nawayef East has not published plot sizes for its larger East Hill Heights and East Hill Mansions villas. Both points are confirmed directly by your adviser as new release information becomes available.
Next step with Orven
If your budget is closer to 6.6M AED and you want a confirmed payment schedule now, Nawayef East is the more immediate option; if you are willing to wait for Manchester City Yas pricing and want the football-club branded amenities, ask your adviser to flag you when Phase 2 prices are released. Send your target size and budget on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or to sales@orvenproperties.com, and start your search at /find-your-home/. The Manchester City Yas fiche is at /abu-dhabi/manchester-city-yas-residences-ohana/ and the Nawayef East fiche at /abu-dhabi/nawayef-east-modon/. Our Manchester City Yas Residences guide and our Nawayef East villa sizes and starting price guide go deeper on each project individually.
FAQ
Does Manchester City Yas Residences have a published starting price? No. Price is on request; the payment plan percentages are published, but the adviser confirms the exact AED figure once a unit is released.
What is the entry price at Nawayef East? 6.6M AED, for a 4- or 5-bedroom villa of 370 to 468 sqm under the published 40/60 payment plan.
Which project is delivered first? Nawayef East, in December 2028, ahead of Manchester City Yas Residences' 2029 handover.
Can I get a 2% discount on Manchester City Yas Residences? Option 2 (25/75) carries a 2% discount against Option 1 (35/65 for non-Emirati buyers), according to the published plan.
Are East Hill Heights and East Hill Mansions at Nawayef East priced the same as the 6.6M AED entry villas? No, those larger villa types (5 to 8 bedrooms) are priced separately; the 6.6M AED figure applies to the 4- and 5-bedroom East Hill Homes.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Manchester City Yas Residences have a published starting price?
No. Price is on request; the payment plan percentages are published, but the adviser confirms the exact AED figure once a unit is released.
What is the entry price at Nawayef East?
6.6M AED, for a 4- or 5-bedroom villa of 370 to 468 sqm under the published 40/60 payment plan.
Which project is delivered first?
Nawayef East, in December 2028, ahead of Manchester City Yas Residences' 2029 handover.
Can I get a 2% discount on Manchester City Yas Residences?
Option 2 (25/75) carries a 2% discount against Option 1 (35/65 for non-Emirati buyers), according to the published plan.
Are East Hill Heights and East Hill Mansions at Nawayef East priced the same as the 6.6M AED entry villas?
No, those larger villa types (5 to 8 bedrooms) are priced separately; the 6.6M AED figure applies to the 4- and 5-bedroom East Hill Homes.
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