Al Hudayriyat Island

• Location — Western coastline of Abu Dhabi, connected via Hudayriyat Causeway

• Total Area — 3,000 hectares (man-made island)

• Coastline — 50+ km of Arabian Gulf waterfront

• Master Developer — Modon Properties (Abu Dhabi Government-backed)

• District Type — Freehold Master-Planned Sports, Leisure & Residential Island

• Ownership — 100% freehold — all nationalities

• Golden Visa Eligible — from AED 2M+

• Q1 2026 Transaction Volume — AED 11.97 billion (Abu Dhabi's #1 performing location)

• Distance to Abu Dhabi City Center — 10 min drive

• Distance to Zayed International Airport — 20–25 min drive

• Distance to Dubai — 75–90 min drive

Al Hudayriyat Island is built around an active, outdoor, and sports-anchored lifestyle unlike any other residential destination in Abu Dhabi — or the wider UAE.

Sports & Adventure

• Surf Abu Dhabi — world's largest artificial wave pool; open year-round with professional and beginner surf sessions daily

• Hudayriyat Beach — one of Abu Dhabi's most popular public beaches; blue flag quality water and sand

• Olympia Resort — Abu Dhabi's premier multi-sport and wellness resort; opened early 2026

• Championship Cycling Velodrome — UCI-standard indoor cycling facility

• Cycling & Running Tracks — 30+ km of dedicated outdoor cycling and running trails across the island

• Padel Courts — multiple padel complexes across the island

• Beach Volleyball — professional-standard courts at Hudayriyat Beach

• Water Sports Hub — kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing, and sailing available from the island's marinas

Leisure & Dining

• Beachfront cafés, restaurants, and kiosks along Hudayriyat Beach promenade

• Surf Abu Dhabi F&B outlets

• Olympia Resort dining and hospitality

• Outdoor cinema and events lawn

• Weekend markets and cultural festivals throughout the year

• Upcoming Hudayriyat Island retail and dining boulevard (master plan)

Events & Entertainment

• UCI Cycling World Championship events hosted at the velodrome

• International surf competitions at Surf Abu Dhabi

• Beach concerts and outdoor events at the amphitheater

• Abu Dhabi Government-backed cultural and sports calendar year-round

Within Hudayriyat Island

• Surf Abu Dhabi (world's largest artificial wave pool)

• Olympia Resort (multi-sport & wellness)

• Hudayriyat Beach & Beach Club

• Championship Cycling Velodrome

• 30+ km Cycling & Running Tracks

• Padel Courts (multiple locations)

• Beach Volleyball Courts

• Water Sports Facilities & Marina

• Outdoor Amphitheater

• Beachfront Dining & Cafés

• Retail Outlets (expanding)

• Landscaped Parks & Green Corridors

• Children's Play Areas (within communities)

• Community Clubhouses (within residential clusters)

• Mosques

• 24/7 Gated Security (within residential communities)

• Covered Parking
  

Upcoming (Masterplan)

• Hudayriyat Island Retail & Dining Boulevard

• Additional Beach Club Concepts

• Hospitality Hotels (multiple brands confirmed)

• International School (planned)

• Medical Center (planned)

• Expanded Marina & Yacht Facilities

Al Hudayriyat Island is a master-planned community developed exclusively by Modon Properties — meaning every residential cluster, public space, and lifestyle facility is part of a single, cohesive island masterplan with consistent design standards and community management.

Current Residential Communities

Al Hudayriyat Island is a master-planned community developed exclusively by Modon Properties — meaning every residential cluster, public space, and lifestyle facility is part of a single, cohesive island masterplan with consistent design standards and community management.

Current Residential Communities

Community Character

• Low-density masterplan — significantly more green space, privacy, and open sky per resident than any Abu Dhabi urban district

• Predominantly owner-occupier and long-term tenant community; not a short-term rental-dominant environment

• Strong sports and wellness community culture driven by Surf Abu Dhabi and Olympia Resort

• International and Emirati resident mix; growing expat professional and high-net-worth community

• Family-oriented with dedicated children's facilities within every residential cluster

• Pet-friendly outdoor spaces and cycling trails throughout

By Road

• Hudayriyat Causeway — dedicated 4-lane causeway directly connecting the island to Abu Dhabi mainland; 10 min to Abu Dhabi city center

• Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street — primary arterial road connecting to the wider Abu Dhabi road network

• 20–25 min to Zayed International Airport

• 75–90 min to Dubai (E11 / Sheikh Zayed Road)

• 25–30 min to Yas Island

• 30 min to Saadiyat Island

By Public Transport

• Abu Dhabi Bus Routes — public bus connections via Al Hudayriyat Causeway to Abu Dhabi city center

• RTA Water Taxi — planned marine connectivity to Abu Dhabi mainland and neighboring islands

Upcoming

• Etihad Rail — passenger service launching 2026; Abu Dhabi to Dubai in under 60 minutes (nearest station Abu Dhabi city center — 10 min from island)

• Autonomous Vehicle Pilot — Hudayriyat Island is an active AV pilot zone within Abu Dhabi's smart mobility program

• Expanded road network within the island masterplan as residential clusters complete

Hudayriyat Island offers the widest range of premium residential typologies of any single Abu Dhabi island development:

Key Features Across All Property Types

• Private gardens (villas, townhouses, mansions)

• Private pool option (villas and mansions)

• Smart home pre-wiring (standard across all)

• Premium stone and porcelain finishes

• Floor-to-ceiling glazing maximizing natural light

• Direct or walkable beach and promenade access

Sales Prices

Rental Prices (Projected 2026–2027)

Note: Rental market projections are based on comparable Abu Dhabi beachfront and island community benchmarks — Hudayriyat Island's first residential handovers begin Q4 2026. Confirm live rental rates with Ahyan Real Estate as the market establishes.

Al Hudayriyat Island is Abu Dhabi's single strongest emerging district investment opportunity for 2026 — a government-backed island destination at the beginning of a multi-decade appreciation cycle with a permanently irreplaceable lifestyle infrastructure advantage.

• AED 11.97 billion in Q1 2026 transactions — Abu Dhabi's #1 performing real estate location by transaction volume; institutional and retail investor confidence is unambiguous

• First-mover pricing window closing rapidly — early-phase buyers in Nawayef and Al Naseem are already sitting on significant unrealized capital gains; Bashayer and Golf Estates represent the last meaningful entry points at current pricing

• World-record lifestyle infrastructure — Surf Abu Dhabi and Olympia Resort create a permanent lifestyle premium and rental demand driver that cannot be replicated at any other Abu Dhabi address

• 50+ km of coastline — permanently scarce — no further island land can be added; supply is structurally constrained as demand grows

• 100% Modon (Abu Dhabi Government) developed — sovereign master developer guarantee eliminates developer delivery risk entirely

• 6–8% projected gross rental yield — driven by strong demand from Abu Dhabi's growing professional and high-net-worth expatriate community seeking beachfront lifestyle at below-Saadiyat pricing

• Short-term rental premium — Surf Abu Dhabi, Olympia Resort, and the island's events calendar drive exceptional furnished apartment and villa rental demand during peak seasons and international competitions

• Capital appreciation trajectory — comparable Abu Dhabi island destinations (Yas Island, Saadiyat Island) saw 40–60% price growth in the 5–7 years following their residential community activation phase — Hudayriyat is entering that phase now

• Golden Visa eligible — all villa, mansion, and larger apartment units exceed the AED 2M Golden Visa threshold; all townhouse units in Bashayer are eligible

• Low density = permanent premium — Modon's low-density masterplan ensures Hudayriyat will never become oversupplied; green space per unit ratios are locked into the island's planning consent

Note: Prices, yields, and transaction data reflect market intelligence as of mid-2026. Confirm current project availability and pricing directly with Modon Properties or through Ahyan Real state before publishing.