Living in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Monthly rent in AED (د.إ). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Abu Dhabi dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about د.إ6,150/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run د.إ7,700 - د.إ10,400/month and three-bedrooms د.إ11,300 - د.إ15,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by car, it sits farther out than most Abu Dhabi areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the entertainment, lifestyle, modern tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Al Khalidiyah. For a shorter commute, see Corniche.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Carrefour as the nearest supermarket around the Yas Island reference point. A pharmacy is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Yas Island costs د.إ5,200 - د.إ7,100/month (second-hand contract) or د.إ4,600 - د.إ6,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from د.إ7,700 - د.إ10,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from د.إ11,300 - د.إ15,000/month.

Is Yas Island safe for expats?

Yas Island has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Yas Island to Abu Dhabi center?

The commute from Yas Island to Abu Dhabi city center takes approximately 25 minutes by car.

What is Yas Island like to live in?

Entertainment hub with Ferrari World and Yas Mall. Modern apartments, active lifestyle. In our data it is tagged as entertainment, lifestyle, modern.