Overview
A government-backed island masterplan developed by Modon Properties (under Q Holding), spanning over 51 million sq m equivalent to 53.8% of Abu Dhabi Island. Positioned on elevated terrain with two hill communities (45m and 50m high) offering 360-degree views, it’s being built as a full live-work-play district: residential communities, 53.5km of new coastline (16km of beaches), a major sports/wellness cluster, and a large urban park connected to the mainland via the Hudayriyat Bridge.
Key Details
- Developer: Modon Properties (government-owned, under Q Holding)
- Total area: 51M+ sq m (53.8% of Abu Dhabi Island)
- New coastline added: 53.5 km, including 16 km of beaches
- Total residential projects: 17 (15 off-plan with developer stock, 2 sold out/resale)
- Q1 2026 transaction value: AED 11.97 billion — highest in Abu Dhabi for the quarter
- Handover range across the island: Q1 2026 – Q2 2031
- Access: Hudayriyat Bridge; ~15–20 min to Abu Dhabi city centre; ~20–25 min to Zayed International Airport
Community | Type | Starting Price | Status |
Bashayer Residences | Apartments (1–5 BR) | AED 2.35M | Sold out — final phase sold in 1 day, ~AED 1.25B |
Bashayer Villas | Villas (4–5 BR) | AED 6.0M | Sold out |
Nawayef Park Views | Apartments (1 BR) | AED 2.1M | Off-plan |
Nawayef Village | Mixed (3–5 BR) | AED 4.1M | Off-plan |
Nawayef East A | Mixed | AED 6.6M | Off-plan |
Nawayef West Heights | Mixed (5–7+ BR) | AED 20M | Off-plan |
Wadeem by Modon | Mixed | AED 3.7M | Plots sold out within 72 hours |
Wadeem Gardens | Mixed | AED 8.7M | Off-plan |
Al Naseem Villas | Villas (4–6 BR) | AED 8.94M | Under construction |
Hudayriyat Golf Estates | Townhomes to mansions | AED 4.25M | Currently open for sale (see below) |
Features & Amenities
Surf Abu Dhabi
World's largest artificial wave pool (Kelly Slater Wave Co.), operational.
Velodrome Abu Dhabi
Region's first UCI Category 1 indoor cycling track, operational.
Urban Park
2.25M sq m, the emirate's largest, with mangrove walks and eco-tourism trails.
Investment Highlights
- Direct government backing (Modon/Q Holding) — strong institutional credibility
- Demonstrated demand: Bashayer sold out in a day (~AED 3B total), Wadeem plots sold out in 72 hours
- Freehold ownership; Golden Visa eligible at the standard AED 2M+ threshold
- Honest caveats worth passing to a client: schools and healthcare infrastructure are still incomplete as of mid-2026; best suited to a 3–5 year holding horizon rather than buyers needing immediate rental income or verified resale comparables, since the island is still young.
Location & Connectivity
- Opposite Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
- 15 minutes to Zayed International Airport
- 20 minutes to Abu Dhabi Global Market
- 23 minutes to Louvre Abu Dhabi
- 25 minutes to the planned Disneyland Abu Dhabi
Answers to common questions
Who is developing Hudayriyat Island, and can I trust it's backed properly?
Modon Properties, a government-owned developer under Q Holding, is leading the entire masterplan — this is a state-backed project, not a private speculative development, which is part of why Q1 2026 transaction value hit AED 11.97 billion, the highest of any area in Abu Dhabi that quarter.
What price range am I looking at?
It varies widely by community — entry-level apartments start around AED 2.1M (Nawayef Park Views), while golf-view villas and mansions in Hudayriyat Golf Estates go up to AED 35.5M. Most of the mid-range villa communities (Nawayef, Wadeem, Al Naseem) sit between AED 3.7M and AED 9M.
Is there still inventory available, or has everything sold out?
Mixed — Bashayer (apartments and villas) and the Wadeem plots have both sold out, some within hours or a single day of launch, which is strong proof of demand. Hudayriyat Golf Estates and several Nawayef/Al Naseem phases are currently open for purchase.
What's actually built and open right now vs. still under construction?
Surf Abu Dhabi, the Velodrome, Marsana Beach, OCR Park, Trail X, Bike Park, and the cycling network are operational today. Most residential communities are still off-plan, with handovers ranging from Q1 2026 through Q2 2031 depending on the project. Schools and healthcare facilities on the island are still incomplete as of mid-2026.
Is this a good investment, and what returns can I expect?
Projected rental yields are estimated at 5–7% per annum — directional, not guaranteed. It’s best suited to a 3–5 year holding horizon rather than buyers needing immediate rental income, since the island’s amenities and resale market are still maturing. Freehold ownership applies, and units at or above AED 2M qualify for the standard UAE Golden Visa threshold.