Novayas is a residential building under construction on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, being developed by Nord. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre recorded construction progress at 3.92 percent in October 2026. Our project page (read October 2026) gives June 2029 as the expected handover date.
The building is planned to have 96 homes, from studios and one, two and three bedroom apartments to a four bedroom penthouse. The three bedroom apartments and penthouse include a maid room. Planned facilities include swimming pools for adults and children, a gym, an outdoor cinema and a children's play area. The plans also provide resident and visitor parking with electric vehicle charging, plus retail space.
Source: ADREC Directory, Novayas project, Masterpiece Property, Novayas project page (October 2026)
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Overview
About Novayas
SABIS International School is about 990 metres away in a straight line. Zayed International Airport is 13.4 km by road, about 20 minutes away. Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island is 26.9 km by road, about 24 minutes away, while Abu Dhabi Mall is 30.8 km by road, about 26 minutes away. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is 29.7 km by road, about 27 minutes away; Corniche Beach is 33.1 km by road, about 27 minutes away. Marina Mall is 38.5 km by road, about 35 minutes away. Abu Dhabi taxis can be booked on 600 53 53 53 or through the Abu Dhabi Taxi app.
Who it suits
Studio apartment seekers
The planned studios offer an option at Novayas for those looking for a studio home on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
Larger home seekers
The planned three bedroom apartments and four bedroom penthouse include a maid room, offering options for those seeking more bedrooms.
Active leisure seekers
Planned swimming pools for adults and children, a gym and an outdoor cinema give residents several leisure facilities within Novayas.
Electric vehicle drivers
Planned resident and visitor parking includes electric vehicle charging, a useful feature for households and visitors who drive electric cars.
Source: Nord, Novayas, Masterpiece Property: Novayas page, OpenStreetMap, Masterpiece Property, Novayas project page (October 2026)
In detail
Key facts
Each fact shows where it comes from and the month we checked it.
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | NORD | Source: ADREC Directory, Novayas project (October 2026) |
| Total units | 96 | Source: Masterpiece Property, Novayas project page (October 2026) |
| Use | Residential | Source: Masterpiece Property, Novayas project page (October 2026) |
| Unit types | Studio apartment, 1 bedroom apartment, 2 bedroom apartment, 3 bedroom apartment, 4 bedroom penthouse | Source: Masterpiece Property, Novayas project page (October 2026) |
| Location | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi | Source: Nord, Novayas, Masterpiece Property: Novayas page (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 Novayas 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
- 4 bedroom penthouse
We have no published sizes for these unit types yet.
Source: Masterpiece Property, Novayas project page (October 2026)
Facilities
Amenities
- Swimming pools
- Gym
- Outdoor cinema
- Children’s play area
- Electric vehicle charging
Source: Masterpiece Property, Novayas project page (October 2026)
Getting around
Location and getting around
Novayas
Yas Island
Source: Nord, Novayas, Masterpiece Property: Novayas page (October 2026)
Distances to places people ask about
| Place | Straight line | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Zayed International Airport | 8.7 km | About 20 minutes13.4 km by road |
| Abu Dhabi Mall | 23 km | About 26 minutes30.8 km by road |
| Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island | 21 km | About 24 minutes26.9 km by road |
| Corniche Beach | 26 km | About 27 minutes33.1 km by road |
| Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | 17 km | About 27 minutes29.7 km by road |
| Marina Mall | 29 km | About 35 minutes38.5 km by road |
Straight-line distances are measured from the map pin. Road times are estimates without traffic, so allow more time at busy hours.
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility, OpenStreetMap (October 2026)
By taxi
- Abu Dhabi taxisBook on 600 53 53 53 or with the Abu Dhabi Taxi app
Around the building
What is nearby
Names and positions come from OpenStreetMap. Distances are in a straight line from the building.
Education
- SABIS International School990 m
Source: OpenStreetMap (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 and the project
Developer
NORD
3 projects with us
Source: ADREC Directory, Novayas project (October 2026)
With Masterpiece Property
What we can do for you
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FAQ
Questions about Novayas
Where is Novayas and who is developing it?
Novayas is on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, and Nord is its developer (October 2026).
Source: Nord, Novayas, Masterpiece Property: Novayas page, ADREC Directory, Novayas project (October 2026)
When is handover expected?
Our project page gives June 2029 as the expected handover date (October 2026).
Source: Masterpiece Property, Novayas project page (October 2026)
How far has construction progressed?
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre recorded progress at 3.92 percent in October 2026 (October 2026).
Source: ADREC Interactive Map, Novayas project (October 2026)
What homes are planned at Novayas?
The 96 planned homes include studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments and a four bedroom penthouse. The three bedroom apartments and penthouse include a maid room (October 2026).
Source: Masterpiece Property, Novayas project page (October 2026)
What facilities are planned?
The plans include adult and children's swimming pools, a gym, outdoor cinema, children's play area and retail space. Resident and visitor parking with electric vehicle charging is also planned (October 2026).
Source: Masterpiece Property, Novayas project page (October 2026)
How close is the nearest listed school?
SABIS International School is about 990 metres away in a straight line (October 2026).
Source: OpenStreetMap (October 2026)
How far is Zayed International Airport?
It is 13.4 km by road, about 20 minutes away (October 2026).
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility, OpenStreetMap (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.
- ADREC names the project NOVAYAS and نوفاياس.
- Novayas is planned as a residential building.
- The developer is Nord Real Estate Development LLC.
- The Masterpiece project page gave June 2029 as expected handover in October 2026.
- Novayas is planned to have 96 homes.
- The planned homes include studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments, and a four bedroom penthouse.
- The planned three bedroom apartments and penthouse include a maid room.
- Planned facilities include adult and children’s swimming pools, a gym, an outdoor cinema and a children’s play area.
- The plans include resident and visitor parking with electric vehicle charging, and retail space.
- Novayas is on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
- Map position on our project page: 24.5137595, 54.605745
- Names and positions of the places listed; straight-line distances are calculated from these positionsStraight line from the map pin, rounded to 10 metres. Map data is edited by volunteers.
- Taxis are booked through the Abu Dhabi Mobility call centre or the Abu Dhabi Taxi app (Taxi page)
- Minutes and kilometres by road, without traffic, estimated with the OSRM engine on OpenStreetMap roadsAn estimate: traffic, the time of day and road works change it.
- Yas Island: theme parks, landmarks, communities and access, as described on our Yas Island page
- The ADREC map lists the project as under construction at 3.92 percent progress in October 2026.
- The photos of Novayas: Nord
- 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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