Aldar Launches the Canopies at Yas Point, Bringing Nature-inspired Living to Yas Island’s Northern Shore

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Published July 21st, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Aldar Launches the Canopies at Yas Point, Bringing Nature-inspired Living to Yas Island’s Northern Shore

Aldar announced today the launch of The Canopies, the first residential community to launch at Yas Point, the recently announced AED 6 billion waterfront destination on Yas Island's northern shore. The mid-rise development introduces a distinctive park-centred way of life to one of Abu Dhabi's most anticipated new addresses.

The Canopies places residents within walking distance of a 700-metre waterfront promenade, with exciting dining and retail, public parks, and the first beach on the north side of Yas Island. The wider destination brings together waterfront living, nature, community, hospitality, retail, dining, leisure and education within a single integrated masterplan connected to Yas Island’s lifestyle and entertainment offering.

Comprising 592 apartments across six mid-rise buildings, The Canopies offers a collection of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments thoughtfully designed to strengthen the connection between indoor and outdoor living. Private outdoor spaces and carefully considered layouts create a seamless living experience that encourages everyday ease and wellbeing. The community also features more than 10,000 sqm of landscaped open space, with shaded pathways, gardens, outdoor wellness areas, and social spaces, fostering an active, walkable community and an enhanced residential lifestyle.

Residents will benefit from a wide range of lifestyle amenities, including two resort-style swimming pools with children’s splash pads, two fully equipped gyms, and integrated retail and F&B outlets.

At the heart of the community, The Canopy Club serves as a vibrant social destination where residents can work, unwind, and connect. Designed as a social and wellness hub, it features a private residents’ lounge, multipurpose rooms, co-working spaces, a dedicated gym, indoor and outdoor areas for yoga, tai chi, and fitness, an outdoor kitchen with BBQ facilities, a dining terrace, and children’s play areas.

The Canopies is located minutes from Yas Island’s leading entertainment and lifestyle attractions, including Yas Mall, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Yas Links Abu Dhabi, and Yas Marina Circuit. The upcoming Disney Abu Dhabi and Sphere Abu Dhabi will further strengthen Yas Island’s global profile and long-term appeal as a place to live, visit and invest.

With convenient access to Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi city and Dubai via the E11 highway, The Canopies offers residents a connected address within Yas Island’s expanding residential and lifestyle ecosystem.
The Canopies will be available for sale from 29 July. Interested buyers can visit Aldar’s Sales Centres on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai, or reach out via customermanagement@aldar.com, or call 800-ALDAR (800-25327).

Background Information

Aldar Properties

Aldar Properties PJSC, is the leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi, and through its iconic developments, it is one of the most well known in the United Arab Emirates, and wider Middle East region.

From its beginnings in 2005 through to today, Aldar continues to shape and enhance the urban fabric of the UAE’s Capital City in addition to other key areas of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

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