Fahid Island in Abu Dhabi: Everything you need to know about the Dh40 billion luxury waterfront project

Dubai: Abu Dhabi is set to welcome its newest luxury destination with Aldar’s launch of Fahid Island.

Designed as a coastal wellness community, Fahid Island combines waterfront living, world-class amenities, and high-end residences in one of the capital’s most ambitious developments.

With a masterplan covering 2.7 million square meters and an estimated value exceeding Dh40 billion, the project offers investors and residents a new standard of luxury in Abu Dhabi. From beachfront homes to exclusive schools and retail experiences, here’s everything you need to know about Fahid Island.

Fahid Island is Abu Dhabi’s newest luxury mixed-use residential destination, masterplanned by Aldar. Spanning 2.7 million square meters, it offers a blend of waterfront residences, leisure attractions, and wellness-focused living. The development aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global destination for living, investing, and tourism.

Fahid Island is strategically located between Yas Island and Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi. This prime location offers residents quick access to key attractions while providing a private coastal lifestyle.

Aldar plans to build more than 6,000 residences on Fahid Island, including apartments, townhouses, and villas. The first phase, Fahid Beach Residences, features seven mid-rise buildings with 65 residences each. Villas will be available in 4-, 5-, and 6-bedroom layouts, many with waterfront views.

During the launch week, Aldar generated over Dh3.5 billion in home sales at Fahid Island. Prices for residences at Fahid Beach Residences and The Beach House start from over Dh3 million.

Aldar is positioning Fahid Island as Abu Dhabi’s first coastal wellness destination. The island is designed to promote health and wellbeing with extensive green spaces, mangrove forests, beachfront access, and wellness amenities.

Several internationally renowned architects are contributing to Fahid Island’s design:

Fahid Island will feature:

King’s College School Wimbledon will open its first regional campus on Fahid Island. The K-12 super-premium British school will occupy 50,000 square meters and enroll up to 2,200 students. The school is set to open in September 2028 (subject to approvals) and will offer students pathways to leading global universities.

Aldar has projected the gross development value of Fahid Island at over Dh40 billion, making it one of Abu Dhabi’s largest and most ambitious residential projects to date.

While the first sales have already launched, full completion of the development will take place in phases over the coming years. The school opening is scheduled for 2028, with other residential and community components gradually rolling out as part of the masterplan.

The first phase of development will be just over three years, 2029 will be the first opportunity for buyers to get their keys for the first phases and then in a further three, four years, the island will be completed.