Sama Yas is a mixed-use project by Aldar in Yas North on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The project is under construction and was 40.8% complete in October 2026, according to ADREC. Aldar described it in its January 2024 announcement as three low-rise buildings in the surroundings of Yas Park. Its ADREC project number is 20240000172071.
In that announcement, Aldar described plans for one, two and three bedroom apartments, two and three bedroom duplexes and garden apartments, as well as penthouses across Sama Yas. Planned facilities include a swimming pool, a gym and children’s play areas, along with a playroom and a reading room. Aldar also described shared community gardens, a spa and concierge service for the project.
Source: ADREC Directory (October 2026)
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Overview
About Sama Yas
Zayed International Airport is 10.2 km by road from Sama Yas, about 15 minutes away. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is 25.8 km by road, about 24 minutes, while Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island is 29.1 km by road, about 23 minutes. Abu Dhabi Mall is 33.1 km by road, about 26 minutes. Corniche Beach is 35.3 km by road, about 26 minutes, and Marina Mall is 40.8 km by road, about 34 minutes. Abu Dhabi taxis can be booked on 600 53 53 53 or through the Abu Dhabi Taxi app.
Who it suits
Apartment seekers
Aldar's launch plans include one, two and three bedroom apartments across three low-rise buildings in the surroundings of Yas Park.
Garden home seekers
The project plans include two and three bedroom garden apartments, alongside shared community gardens described by Aldar at launch.
Families with children
Planned children's play areas and a playroom accompany the apartments and duplexes described by Aldar for the Sama Yas project.
Frequent airport travellers
Zayed International Airport is 10.2 km by road from Sama Yas, with a drive time of about 15 minutes.
Source: ADREC Directory, ADREC 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: ADREC Directory (October 2026) |
| Use | Mixed use | Source: ADREC Directory (October 2026) |
| District | Yas North | Source: ADREC Directory, ADREC Interactive Map (October 2026) |
| Location | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi | Source: ADREC Directory, ADREC 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 Sama Yas to publish a figure yet. A figure needs at least three data points, each with a source and a month.
Getting around
Location and getting around
Sama Yas
Yas Island
Source: ADREC Directory, ADREC Interactive Map (October 2026)
Distances to places people ask about
| Place | Straight line | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Zayed International Airport | 7.3 km | About 15 minutes10.2 km by road |
| Abu Dhabi Mall | 25 km | About 26 minutes33.1 km by road |
| Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island | 23 km | About 23 minutes29.1 km by road |
| Corniche Beach | 28 km | About 26 minutes35.3 km by road |
| Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | 19 km | About 24 minutes25.8 km by road |
| Marina Mall | 31 km | About 34 minutes40.8 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, November 2026)
By taxi
- Abu Dhabi taxisBook on 600 53 53 53 or with the Abu Dhabi Taxi app
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
Aldar Properties
70 projects with us
Projects by Aldar Properties
Source: ADREC Directory (October 2026)
With Masterpiece Property
What we can do for you
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FAQ
Questions about Sama Yas
Where is Sama Yas?
Sama Yas is in Yas North on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, within the surroundings of Yas Park (October 2026).
Source: ADREC Directory, ADREC Interactive Map, Aldar, Sama Yas project page, Aldar, Sama Yas launch announcement (October 2026)
Who is developing Sama Yas?
Aldar is the developer named by ADREC (October 2026).
Source: ADREC Directory (October 2026)
What is the construction status?
Sama Yas is under construction and was 40.8% complete according to ADREC (October 2026).
Source: ADREC Interactive Map (October 2026)
How many buildings are planned?
Aldar described three low-rise buildings in its January 2024 announcement (October 2026).
Source: Aldar, Sama Yas project page, Aldar, Sama Yas launch announcement (October 2026)
What homes are planned at Sama Yas?
At launch, Aldar described one, two and three bedroom apartments, two and three bedroom duplexes and garden apartments, and penthouses (October 2026).
Source: Aldar, Sama Yas project page, Aldar, Sama Yas launch announcement (October 2026)
What facilities are planned?
Aldar lists a swimming pool, gym, children's play areas, playroom and reading room. It also describes shared community gardens, a spa and concierge service (October 2026).
Source: Aldar, Sama Yas project page, Aldar, Sama Yas launch announcement (October 2026)
How far is Zayed International Airport?
The airport is 10.2 km by road from Sama Yas, about 15 minutes by car (November 2026).
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility, OpenStreetMap (October 2026, November 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 lists the project as Sama Yas.
- ADREC classifies the project as mixed use.
- ADREC names Aldar Development L.L.C. O.P.C. as developer.
- The ADREC Interactive Map lists the project as under construction, with progress of 40.8%.
- The Sama Yas project is in Yas North (YN7) on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
- Centre of the project outline on ADREC's Interactive Map: 24.5058717, 54.6275136
- The ADREC project number is 20240000172071.
- 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
- Aldar lists a swimming pool, children’s play areas and a gym among the project amenities.
- Aldar lists a playroom and a reading room for the project.
- Aldar describes Sama Yas as three low-rise buildings within the project.Source dated January 2024.
- At launch, Aldar described one, two and three bedroom apartments, two and three bedroom duplexes and garden apartments, and penthouses across the project.Source dated January 2024.
- Aldar describes shared community gardens, a spa and concierge service in the project.Source dated January 2024.
- Aldar places the Sama Yas project within the surroundings of Yas Park.Source dated January 2024.
- Zayed International Airport: minutes and kilometres by road to the passenger terminal (Terminal A), without traffic, estimated with the OSRM engine on OpenStreetMap roadsAn estimate: traffic, the time of day and road works change it.
- The photos of Sama Yas: 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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