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The Canopies Sanctuary location: Yas Point, Yas Island

Steps from the waterfront promenade and moments from world-class theme parks, on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

Last updated 13 November 2026

Developer render of The Canopies Sanctuary podium gardens with Yas Island theme parks on the skyline
Welcome to Yas Island

Live on the island where the fun is

Yas Island is Abu Dhabi’s leisure capital: theme parks, a Formula 1 circuit, an arena, a mall, beaches and a waterfront. Aldar describes The Canopies Sanctuary as steps from the waterfront promenade and moments from world-class theme parks.

Yas Marina CircuitFerrari WorldYas WaterworldWarner Bros. World Abu DhabiSeaWorld Abu DhabiYas MallEtihad ArenaSphere Abu Dhabi (upcoming)Disney park (announced)

Attractions as listed by Aldar or announced publicly. Miral and The Walt Disney Company announced plans for a Disney theme park on Yas Island in May 2025; its site, design and opening date are not confirmed. Sphere Abu Dhabi is described by Aldar as upcoming. Exact distances are not stated, so check routes yourself.

Location

Yas Point, on the waterfront of Yas Island

Aldar says The Canopies Sanctuary is steps from the waterfront promenade and moments from world-class theme parks. Yas Point itself is a new waterfront district.

Developer aerial render of the Yas Island waterfront and masterplan near The Canopies Sanctuary

What is around it

Yas Island brings together leisure, sport and everyday life on one island. Aldar names SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Sphere Abu Dhabi among the destinations close by.

Waterfront promenadeSeaWorld Abu DhabiWarner Bros. World Abu DhabiYas Marina CircuitFerrari WorldYas WaterworldYas MallEtihad ArenaSphere Abu Dhabi (upcoming)

And what about Disney?

Miral and The Walt Disney Company announced in May 2025 that a Disney theme park is planned on Yas Island. The site, design and opening date have not been confirmed, so we treat it as an announced plan and not as a feature of this project.

Aerial view of the masterplan around The Canopies SanctuaryView from a balcony over the podium pool at The Canopies Sanctuary

About Yas Point

Yas Point was announced by Aldar in July 2026 as a new waterfront district on Yas Island with an estimated gross development value of about AED 6 billion over roughly 600,000 sqm, with around 1,600 residences, a five-star resort and an international school planned (reported by Gulf News and WAM).

Future facilities are planned and not yet delivered; timings are set by Aldar. Exact distances and drive times are not stated in the launch material, so check routes before relying on them.

DeveloperAldar Properties
ProjectThe Canopies Sanctuary, Yas Point, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Homes388 apartments: studio to 3-bedroom
Starting priceAED 1,660,000 (studio, 45 sqm)
Sizes45 to 181 sqm (about 484 to 1,948 sq ft)
Payment plan55/45: 5% on booking, 50% in five instalments to Jan 2030, 45% on handover
HandoverQ1 2031 (planned)
Public launch26 November 2026, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM UAE
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FAQs

Questions about The Canopies Sanctuary

Where is The Canopies Sanctuary?

At Yas Point on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Aldar says it is steps from the waterfront promenade and moments from world-class theme parks; its own page mentions SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Sphere Abu Dhabi. Check exact distances for the route you care about.

Is a Disney park coming to Yas Island?

Miral and The Walt Disney Company announced in May 2025 that a Disney theme park is planned on Yas Island. The exact site, design and opening date have not been confirmed, so treat it as an announced plan, not as a feature of this project.

What is Yas Point?

Yas Point is Aldar's new waterfront district on Yas Island, announced in July 2026 with an estimated gross development value of about AED 6 billion over roughly 600,000 sqm, with around 1,600 residences, a five-star resort and an international school planned, as reported by Gulf News and WAM. Delivery timings are set by Aldar.

Can foreigners buy on Yas Island?

Yas Island is one of Abu Dhabi's areas open to foreign ownership. Eligibility, registration steps and fees are set by Abu Dhabi rules and Aldar's terms, so confirm the details for your situation before paying a deposit.

Is The Canopies Sanctuary a good investment?

We cannot promise returns, and nobody can: values and rents can rise or fall. The points to weigh are the entry prices from AED 1.66M, a payment plan with only 5% on booking and about half paid before Q1 2031 handover, an established master developer, and Yas Island's long-running leisure and community offering. Compare it with other options and take independent advice.

Information is based on Aldar's launch materials for brokers (November 2026). Prices are "from" prices; availability, prices, plans, dates and payment terms can change and nothing here is an offer. Plans, images and renders are indicative and illustrative, and future value or returns are never guaranteed. Confirm everything in writing with Aldar before paying any deposit. Sekenë Properties is an independent RERA-licensed agency (ORN 38110), not Aldar. The project is in Abu Dhabi and purchases are subject to Abu Dhabi rules and Aldar's own broker and sales terms.