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Fahid Island

Fahid Island is a 2.7 million square metre master-planned coastal community by Aldar Properties in Abu Dhabi, set between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island.

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TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 6, 2026
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
~2029
Completion
6000
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6000 residences. Targeting 2029.

The story so far
Announced 2025 est.Aldar unveiled the Dh40bn Fahid Island masterplan, a 2.7M sqm wellness island with 6,000+ homes between Yas and Saadiyat
thenationalnews.com
Broke ground 2025 est.
Main contractor appointed 2025Shapoorji Pallonji Mid East won the main construction package at Fahid Beach Residences, part of Aldar's AED 66 billion in 2025 contract awards (WAM, reported Feb 2026)
zawya.com
Sales launched Jun 2025Sales launched: Fahid Beach Residences and The Beach House, first releases on Fahid Island, launched June 2025 (Aldar; Gulf News)
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AED 3.5 billion in launch week Jun 2025Aldar sold out Fahid Beach Residences and The Beach House, generating more than AED 3.5 billion in sales during the June 2025 launch week
aldar.com
Launch week tops $950 million Jun 2025Fahid Beach Residences and The Beach House Fahid drew roughly AED 3.5 billion of sales in the island's first week on the market
zawya.com
Third phase added Aug 2025Aldar launched Fahid Beach Terraces, six beachfront towers extending the island's residential offer
aldar.com
Construction and infrastructure rollout begins 20262026 opens the build-out of the 3.4-million-square-metre island, with the first release, Fahid Beach Residences, comprising seven mid-rise buildings of 65 units each, on a masterplan carrying more than 6,000 homes and a gross development value above AED 40 billion
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Under construction
Expected opening 2029 est.
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About the project

Fahid Island is a 2.7 million square metre master-planned coastal community by Aldar Properties in Abu Dhabi, set between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island. The roughly AED 40 billion destination is planned for more than 6,000 homes spanning apartments, townhouses and ultra-luxury villas, alongside two hotels, an international school, a 10 kilometre landscaped park, a retail boulevard and a waterfront promenade, with around 30 percent of the island set aside for natural spaces, mangroves and beaches. Design contributors include Kengo Kuma & Associates, Koichi Takada Architects and ACME. The first releases, Fahid Beach Residences and The Beach House, were followed by the wellness-led Fahid Beach Terraces, and Shapoorji Pallonji Mid East holds the main construction package at Fahid Beach Residences.

The Abu Dhabi market 18 · Balanced supplyFahid Island 8-project pipeline · 7,350 residences and keys · peak Late ’28 Explore the market →
Common questions

Frequently asked

Where is Fahid Island located?

Fahid Island is located in Abu Dhabi.

When will Fahid Island be completed?

Fahid Island is under construction, with completion expected in 2029 (a TMW estimate).

Who is developing Fahid Island?

Aldar Properties is the developer behind Fahid Island.

Who designed Fahid Island?

Fahid Island was designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates & More.

How big is Fahid Island?

Fahid Island features 6000 residences.