Ancor is a planned residential building within Yas Riva Residences on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Aldar launched the canal-side Yas Riva Residences project in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Ancor's planned homes include studios and apartments with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Aldar lists a family pool and waterfront gym for Yas Riva Residences, along with a padel court, tennis courts and jogging trail. The planned project facilities also include a community library, multipurpose room and family lounge.
Source: Aldar, 2025 financial results, World of Aldar, Yas Riva Residences interactive map (October 2026)
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Overview
Who it suits
Studio apartment seekers
Ancor includes planned studios alongside larger apartment types, within Aldar’s Yas Riva Residences residential collection on Yas Island.
Larger apartment choices
The planned selection in Ancor includes apartments with two and three bedrooms, as well as studios and one bedroom homes.
Project leisure spaces
Yas Riva Residences lists a family pool, waterfront gym and sports courts among its planned facilities for the wider project.
Source: World of Aldar, Yas Riva Residences interactive map (October 2026)
In detail
Key facts
Each fact shows where it comes from and the month we checked it.
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar Properties | Source: Aldar, 2025 financial results (October 2026) |
| Use | Residential | Source: World of Aldar, Yas Riva Residences interactive map (October 2026) |
| Unit types | Studio apartment, 1 bedroom apartment, 2 bedroom apartment, 3 bedroom apartment | Source: World of Aldar, Yas Riva Residences interactive map (October 2026) |
| District | Yas Riva Residences | Source: World of Aldar, Yas Riva Residences interactive map (October 2026) |
| Location | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi | Source: World of Aldar, Yas Riva Residences interactive map (October 2026) |
Our listings
Homes on Yas Island right now
None of our current listings is inside this building. These homes are in the same community. Source: Masterpiece Property listings, November 2026.
Prices
Price per sq ft and rent
We do not have enough prices for Ancor to publish a figure yet. A figure needs at least three data points, each with a source and a month.
Unit mix
Unit types
- Studio apartment
- 1 bedroom apartment
- 2 bedroom apartment
- 3 bedroom apartment
We have no published sizes for these unit types yet.
Source: World of Aldar, Yas Riva Residences interactive map (October 2026)
The community
About Yas Island
Yas Island is Abu Dhabi's leisure destination, a place where theme parks, a Formula 1 track and event arenas draw visitors throughout the year. Its four parks are Ferrari World, home of the Formula Rossa coaster, the indoor Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld Yas Island with its marine life, and Yas Waterworld. Yas Marina Circuit stages the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Yas Marina alongside it. Residents can also enjoy the Yas Links golf course and Yas Beach, which sits next to Ansam and Mayan. Housing ranges from apartments at Yas Bay, Waters Edge, Gardenia Bay and Yas Golf Collection to townhouses and villas in Yas Acres, Yas Riva and West Yas, the finished villa community built by Aldar. The island lies close to Zayed International Airport, with road links to downtown Abu Dhabi and onward toward Dubai.
Source: Masterpiece Property: Yas Island page (October 2026)
Who built it
The developer
Developer
Aldar Properties
70 projects with us
Projects by Aldar Properties
Source: Aldar, 2025 financial results (October 2026)
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What we can do for you
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FAQ
Questions about Ancor
Where is Ancor planned?
Ancor is part of Yas Riva Residences on Yas Island (October 2026).
Source: World of Aldar, Yas Riva Residences interactive map (October 2026)
Which apartment types are planned in Ancor?
The planned selection includes studios and apartments with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms (October 2026).
Source: World of Aldar, Yas Riva Residences interactive map (October 2026)
Who launched Yas Riva Residences?
Aldar launched Yas Riva Residences in the fourth quarter of 2025 (February 2026).
Source: Aldar, 2025 financial results (October 2026)
What leisure facilities are planned for the project?
Aldar lists a family pool and a waterfront gym for Yas Riva Residences (October 2026).
Source: Aldar, Yas Riva Residences (October 2026)
Are sports facilities planned for the project?
Yes. For Yas Riva Residences, Aldar lists a jogging trail and courts for padel and tennis (October 2026).
Source: Aldar, Yas Riva Residences (October 2026)
What shared rooms are planned for the project?
The project lists a community library, multipurpose room and family lounge (October 2026).
Source: Aldar, Yas Riva Residences (October 2026)
Where the facts come from
Sources
Every fact on this page, where it comes from and the month we checked it. We use official bodies, the developer, OpenStreetMap and our own pages; we do not cite other agencies or property portals.
- Aldar’s interactive map names the building Ancor.
- The interactive map lists apartments in Ancor.
- Aldar launched Yas Riva Residences in the fourth quarter of 2025.Source dated February 2026.
- The Ancor map lists studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
- Aldar places Ancor in Yas Riva Residences on Yas Island.
- Yas Island: theme parks, landmarks, communities and access, as described on our Yas Island page
- Aldar describes Yas Riva Residences as a canal-side residential collection.
- Yas Riva Residences lists a family pool and a waterfront gym among its amenities.
- Aldar lists a padel court, tennis courts and jogging trail for Yas Riva Residences.
- The project includes a community library, multipurpose room and family lounge.
- The photo of Ancor: Aldar
- Yas Island: the homes we list for sale and for rent, and their median asking price (from three listings)
- Yas Island: median yearly rent by size, all contract types, Q2 2025 (ADREC Interactive Map, Average Rent Prices)
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