Ohana Launches Manchester City Yas Residences In Abu Dhabi

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

The masterplan spans one point six seven million (mn) square metres and will offer over 2,000 residential units, including six villa clusters dedicated to four- and five-bedroom villas and twin villas, maisonettes, waterfront penthouses and apartments. Average prices for standalone villas are Rs one point nine mn. The development will integrate essential education and healthcare services to support a residential community. Provision of mandatory escrow management was cited as part of purchaser protections.

At the project core is an integrated Manchester City Academy with elite training and recovery facilities aligned with the club's approach to player development. A waterfront promenade along the canal will bring curated retail, dining and lifestyle destinations, while the masterplan includes dedicated social spaces such as the Match Day Terrace and the City Lounge. A marina sports club and water sports facilities will support kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing, complemented by advanced fitness centres and infinity pools.

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre announced the digitisation of expressions of interest and booking processes for off-plan purchases through the Madhmoun platform, with registrations to operate under direct supervision and mandatory escrow controls to strengthen transparency and investor protection. The developer said the project reflects a commitment to deliver landmark, future-ready communities from Abu Dhabi and to contribute to the emirate's global profile. Over 55 per cent of the masterplan is dedicated to landscaped gardens and green spaces.

Ohana Development has launched Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, a Rs four point one billion (bn) gated waterfront community on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi that represents Manchester City Football Club's first branded residential project globally. The launch took place at Etihad Park with senior executives of Ohana Development and City Football Group in attendance. The development sits adjacent to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi within a prominent leisure and entertainment district. Completion is scheduled for 2029. The masterplan spans one point six seven million (mn) square metres and will offer over 2,000 residential units, including six villa clusters dedicated to four- and five-bedroom villas and twin villas, maisonettes, waterfront penthouses and apartments. Average prices for standalone villas are Rs one point nine mn. The development will integrate essential education and healthcare services to support a residential community. Provision of mandatory escrow management was cited as part of purchaser protections. At the project core is an integrated Manchester City Academy with elite training and recovery facilities aligned with the club's approach to player development. A waterfront promenade along the canal will bring curated retail, dining and lifestyle destinations, while the masterplan includes dedicated social spaces such as the Match Day Terrace and the City Lounge. A marina sports club and water sports facilities will support kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing, complemented by advanced fitness centres and infinity pools. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre announced the digitisation of expressions of interest and booking processes for off-plan purchases through the Madhmoun platform, with registrations to operate under direct supervision and mandatory escrow controls to strengthen transparency and investor protection. The developer said the project reflects a commitment to deliver landmark, future-ready communities from Abu Dhabi and to contribute to the emirate's global profile. Over 55 per cent of the masterplan is dedicated to landscaped gardens and green spaces.

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