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Hudayriyat Island
Hudayriyat Island is a 51 million sqm island masterplan by Modon off the coast of Abu Dhabi, where the beaches, surf park and cycling routes opened before the homes.
Price and yield
Average price per sqm and estimated rental yield in Hudayriyat Island. For comparison only, not investment advice.
No rental data yet
Estimated yield
4 projects
In this guide
Last updated: October 11, 2026
Based on registered sale transactions in Dubai
What defines Hudayriyat Island
Who it suits: families looking for a large villa and a beach and sport lifestyle, and long-term investors.
16 km of beaches
the masterplan adds 53.5 km of coastline to Abu Dhabi, including 16 km of beaches.
Sport already open
Surf Abu Dhabi and cycling routes already operate on the island, and an indoor velodrome is expected to open in late 2026.
The emirate’s largest urban park
the masterplan includes a park of more than 2.25 million sqm.
One government-backed developer
Modon plans and builds the whole island, including infrastructure and services.
About the area
The master developer of Hudayriyat Island is Modon, a real estate company set up under an Abu Dhabi Government mandate. The island sits opposite Al Bateen and is linked to it by the Hudayriyat Bridge.
The island was first developed as a leisure and sports district, and the expanded masterplan was published in 2023. Some of the first villas on the island have already been handed over and are occupied, while most neighbourhoods are still under construction. The next major handover, the first phase of Al Naseem Community, is expected in Q4 2027.
Character: beaches, sport and leisure, with neighbourhoods of villas, townhouses and some apartments. It is about 15 to 20 minutes’ drive from central Abu Dhabi, but access is by a single bridge and many services are still being built.
Ownership: Freehold for all nationalities. The island is a designated investment zone under Abu Dhabi Law No. 13 of 2019, with registration in the Abu Dhabi real estate registry.
Active projects in Hudayriyat Island
Projects in Hudayriyat Island: entry price, payment plan and handover date.
Agencies and developers active in the area
Developers and agencies active in Hudayriyat Island.
Developers in the area
Location and distances
Estimated drive times from Hudayriyat Island to key destinations, outside rush hour.
Abu Dhabi airport (AUH)
25 to 30 min
Corniche
About 10 min
Yas Island
About 25 min
Saadiyat Island
About 20 min
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hudayriyat Island: ownership, family fit and type of investment.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes. Most neighbourhoods are villas and townhouses in gated communities, with schools, parks and sports facilities in the plan.
Freehold or Leasehold?
Freehold for all nationalities. The island is a designated investment zone in Abu Dhabi.
When will the homes be ready?
Some of the first villas on the island have already been handed over. According to Modon, the first phase of Al Naseem Community is expected to be handed over in Q4 2027, and most other projects on the island are planned for 2028 to 2030.
What kind of investment is it?
An off-plan investment, mostly villas, with 40/60 or 50/50 payment plans. The rental market on the island is still very small and there is no reliable yield data yet, so it is a long-term investment.
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