Al Hudayriat Island: properties & projects

Most of Abu Dhabi's new communities start with residential towers. Al Hudayriat Island started with waves, cycle tracks and sport. Long before the first residential districts appeared, the island had established itself as the capital's leisure destination, with beaches, a velodrome and Surf Abu Dhabi, one of the world's most advanced artificial wave facilities, developed with the Kelly Slater Wave Co. On this ready base, Modon Properties is now rolling out one of the emirate's largest masterplans: more than 51 million square metres, equivalent to over half the area of Abu Dhabi Island itself.

For buyers this is a rare starting position. Rather than a purely off plan address, this is an island whose leisure and sports infrastructure is already running, while residential districts, villa communities and green spaces are added step by step. The character is active, healthy and outdoors from day one.

Location & connectivity

Al Hudayriat Island lies just off the coast of the Al Bateen district in the west of Abu Dhabi Island. Unlike many of the capital's islands, no ferry is needed: a bridge from Al Bateen Beach links the island directly to the mainland, so you reach it by car, bike or on foot. Downtown Abu Dhabi is therefore minutes away, and Zayed International Airport around 30 to 40 minutes. This closeness to the city combined with a self contained island world is one of the location's biggest advantages.

Lifestyle & surroundings

Life on Al Hudayriat revolves around movement and nature. Some 220 kilometres of cycle tracks weave across the island, alongside running routes, a velodrome, water sports, a generous urban park and long, well kept beaches. Surf Abu Dhabi draws surfers from across the region, and venues such as the Bab Al Nojoum glamping resort embody a relaxed, nature led leisure style. For daily needs, the masterplan brings retail, dining and community facilities. For anyone who lives actively, few other addresses in the capital offer this concentration of options.

Who is Al Hudayriat Island right for?

Al Hudayriat suits sporty, outdoor minded buyers, families who want space, beach and activity on the doorstep for their children, and people who want city proximity paired with island calm. For patient investors, the early stage in the masterplan is compelling: the leisure infrastructure is already an anchor, while residential development is only beginning and will grow for years. If instead you want a finished, urban address with dense nightlife, Al Reem Island or the city centre will fit better.

Projects & developers

The master developer of Al Hudayriat Island is Modon Properties, which is developing the island on behalf of Abu Dhabi's leadership. The masterplan provides for more than 1,700 residential plots for spacious villas, plus dedicated hill communities with panoramic views over city and water. Among the first residential addresses is the Al Naseem Community of luxury villas. Over the years the range will broaden from villas and plots to apartments. Our portfolio features a continuously updated selection of properties on the island. We will gladly explain which phases of the masterplan hand over when, and which location suits your own use or a long term investment.