Lea

Lea occupies the northern shores of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, directly beside Yas Acres, the flagship project Aldar built on the island. The wider island holds Ferrari World, Warner Bros World, Yas Waterworld, Yas Mall and the Yas Links golf course, and it hosts the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 championship, so the plots combine a quiet coastal setting with an established leisure destination.

Lea is a land plot community developed by Aldar Properties. Rather than selling finished homes, Aldar released 238 residential plots so that buyers could commission and build their own villa. Aldar announced the development on 10 April 2019 and opened sales at Cityscape Abu Dhabi later that month.

Aldar released plots ranging from 405 sqm to 1,800 sqm, which is approximately 4,359 sqft to 19,375 sqft, with prices starting at AED 990,000. The range was set wide enough for buyers to choose between a compact family plot and a large parcel suited to a substantial villa.

Yes. Aldar confirmed at launch that the plots at Lea were available for purchase by all nationalities. Buyers should confirm current ownership terms and transfer requirements with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre and their conveyancer at the point of sale, because the process for land plots differs from that for completed apartments.

At the April 2019 launch Aldar published a 40/60 payment plan for Lea with a 5% Down Payment. That plan applied to the original release only. Since the community sold out, purchases today are resale transactions, so price, deposit and settlement timeline are negotiated directly between buyer and seller.

Within Lea, Aldar planned parks, promenades and waterside walkways. Residents also benefit from the amenities of neighbouring Yas Acres, which include parks, swimming pools, play areas, barbecue and picnic areas, schools, mosques and a full length nine hole golf course, giving the community a full set of family facilities on its doorstep.

The original release of 238 plots sold out during Cityscape Abu Dhabi in April 2019, generating more than AED 400 million in sales for Aldar. Any purchase at Lea today is therefore a resale rather than a developer sale, and availability changes constantly, so current options are worth checking before you plan a budget.

Lea suits buyers who want to design their own home rather than accept a developer layout, particularly families planning a long stay on Yas Island. It also appeals to investors who prefer land in an established island destination where schools, golf, retail and leisure are already in place around it.