Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana: Branded Waterfront Living on Yas Island
16 February 20267 min read
Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana
Waterfront Branded Residences on Yas Canal, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Built for greatness. A rare combination of global brand power, waterfront living, and a master-planned island economy designed for long-term growth.
Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana is a new branded residential destination set along Yas Canal, Yas Island — bringing together apartments, townhouses, villas, and a unique multi-unit maisonette investment option within one cohesive waterfront community. Designed around performance, wellbeing, and lifestyle, it introduces a new standard of sports-inspired branded living in Abu Dhabi.
Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana – Masterplan Aerial (Golden Hour)
Masterplan scale: Approx. 170 hectares, planned population around 5,000
Open space focus: Approx. 50% open spaces, with a central garden of approx. 500,000 sqm
Hotels on site: Planned 4-star + 5-star hotels within the masterplan
Lifestyle positioning: Manchester City-inspired performance and community experience
Location advantage: Yas Canal — connected without compromise
Yas Canal offers the “best of both worlds”: immediate access to Abu Dhabi’s most active leisure district, while living within a calm, composed waterfront setting.
Approximate drive times
Yas Island / walking distance zones — ~5 minutes
Abu Dhabi International Airport — 10–15 minutes
Louvre Abu Dhabi (Saadiyat Island) — 15–20 minutes
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — 15–20 minutes
Al Reem Island — 25–30 minutes
Al Jurf — 25–30 minutes
Corniche Abu Dhabi — 25–30 minutes
Al Maktoum International Airport — 45–50 minutes
Dubai — 50–60 minutes
Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana – Townhouse with Pool
Why Yas Island is one of the UAE’s strongest investment locations
Yas Island is not a “single project area” — it is an integrated destination with centralized planning, major institutional backing, and multiple year-round demand engines: tourism, events, entertainment, retail, hospitality, and infrastructure expansion.
5 reasons investors focus on Yas Canal
1) Island economy + controlled quality
Master-planned destinations typically benefit from coordinated infrastructure delivery, stronger placemaking, and clearer long-term vision.
2) The UAE’s entertainment and events capital
Theme parks, arenas, marinas, golf, F&B and destination retail create demand beyond traditional residential cycles.
3) Mobility and future connectivity
Planned marine transit concepts, future tram connectivity and wider infrastructure positioning strengthen long-term accessibility.
4) Rental and resale fundamentals
Apartment rental yields are referenced at 6–9%, with apartment price growth referenced at +30% YoY (Q3 2025).
Villa rental yields are referenced at 4.5–6%, with villa price growth referenced at +13% YoY (Q3 2025).
Hotel and residential occupancy is referenced at 90%+, with off-plan sales referenced at ~57% of transactions.
5) Future catalysts
Major expansions and destination growth projects are highlighted for Yas and Abu Dhabi’s leisure economy across the 2025–2030 horizon.
The partnership: why “Manchester City” matters in real estate
In branded residences, the strongest value drivers are global recognition, identity, and lifestyle promise — which can strengthen both end-user desire and tenant appeal.
Manchester City Yas Residences is positioned as the world’s first Manchester City-inspired branded residential destination, created through an exclusive partnership with Ohana Development — translating sport culture, discipline, and excellence into a lifestyle and wellbeing-led community.
What this can mean for buyers
Strong global recognisability for international audiences
Clear identity and community positioning
Differentiation within Abu Dhabi’s branded residences segment
Potential for stronger tenant appeal through lifestyle storytelling and amenity depth
About Ohana Development
Ohana Development positions itself as a quality-focused private developer with a long-term approach to placemaking, craftsmanship, and end-user experience — designing communities intended to perform not just at launch, but for the next generation of residents.
Masterplan: a complete waterfront ecosystem (not just buildings)
Manchester City Yas Residences is planned as a large-scale destination where multiple components support long-term livability and value.
Core masterplan components include
Manchester City Training Academy
Crystal Lagoon
Canal Promenade & Retail Boulevard
Organic fine dining restaurant
Planned 4-star + 5-star hotels
Mosque
Clinic & nursery
Private school
Ohana HQ
Integrated communities of this type typically sustain stronger demand than isolated residential towers because daily life is supported within the destination itself.
Amenities: performance, wellness, and resort waterfront living
This is built around longevity — experienced every day.
Lifestyle & sports
Manchester City Training Academy
City Garden, Clubhouse, City Lounge
City Experience (Heritage Center + Trophy Gallery)
Tactical Room
2 football fields
Gym & fitness training
Multi-sport indoor training studios + performance studios
A standout option in Manchester City Yas Residences is the Maisonette building — structured as a single purchase of an entire building, designed for investors or families looking for a private “compound-style” ownership.
Each Maisonette building is sold as one whole asset and consists of:
2 x 4-bedroom Twin Villas
4 x 3-bedroom Apartments
This creates a rare investment structure on Yas Island: a diversified, multi-unit property under one ownership — ideal for investors targeting multiple rental income streams, family portfolio planning, or a long-term hold strategy in a high-demand leisure district.
Payment plans
Option 1: 50 / 50 (construction-linked)
5% booking
5% upon signing SPA
8 installments of 5% up to 32 months after SPA signing
50% on delivery
Option 2: 35 / 65
5% booking
30% upon signing SPA
65% on delivery
Investor lens: what to evaluate before reserving
1) Entry price vs. tenant demand
The community offers a broad price range, with apartments averaging from AED 2M and villas averaging up to AED 9.5M, supporting multiple buyer profiles.
2) Lifestyle differentiation
The combination of Manchester City-inspired experience + wellness + waterfront + retail + hotels is a clear differentiator within Abu Dhabi’s branded residences market.
3) Future-proof demand drivers
Yas Island demand is supported by tourism growth, events, entertainment expansion, and job creation — key drivers for both short-term and long-term rental strategies.
4) Exit options
A wide unit mix improves resale liquidity because demand is spread across investors, families, and lifestyle buyers.
Why Abu Dhabi for global buyers
Abu Dhabi continues to attract global capital due to its long-term strategy-led growth, modern infrastructure, high safety standards, and strong investment environment. For many international buyers, purchasing here is both lifestyle-led and a long-term capital placement in a market built around stability and expansion.
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All images, illustrations, layouts, floor plans, areas, dimensions, designs, specifications, prices, and payment terms are subject to change and final developer approval. This content is for general information only and does not constitute a legal offer. Always refer to the final SPA and official documentation for exact details.
