Aldar Extends Ownership Of West Yas Development To All Nationalities As Demand For Yas Island Living Grows

Abu Dhabi - UAE, December 7, 2016: Aldar Properties PJSC ('Aldar'), Abu Dhabi's leading listed property development, investment and management company, is pleased to announce that homes within its West Yas development are now available for purchase by all nationalities.

West Yas is Aldar's first villa community situated on the iconic Yas Island and features 1,000 four and five-bedroom villas with attractive amenities and facilities for residents. Villa prices start from AED 4.3 million and range from 600 to 800 square metres in size. Those interested in purchasing a home in West Yas can benefit from an attractive payment plan of 25 per cent during construction, and 75 per cent upon handover, with a minimum down payment of just 5 per cent of the purchase price.

Commenting, H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chief Executive Officer, Aldar, said: "We have witnessed significant demand for the enriched community living experience that West Yas offers in Abu Dhabi's most exciting destination – Yas Island. As such, we are delighted to open up West Yas to purchasers of all nationalities who will be able to take advantage of this master-planned community and its exceptional range of community facilities.

"West Yas is a key component of Aldar's commitment to provide high quality, comfortable, well-situated residences. This forms an important element of our destination development strategy – to create a vibrant mix of communities on Yas Island."

West Yas features an impressive array of community facilities, including a mosque built for 2,000 worshippers, two schools, a retail centre, sports facilities, a petrol station, and extensive landscaping and greenery in its wide, open public spaces.  The first school, operated by Aldar Academies, has been handed over and operational since 31 August 2016. Additionally, residents of West Yas can enjoy waterfront views overlooking the natural mangroves that surround Yas Island, and benefit from the community's close proximity to Yas Mall and the island's other leisure facilities, including hotels, beaches, and world-renowned attractions and events.

Infrastructure work is on track across all aspects of the development with much of it nearing completion. The mosque, retail centre and recreational club will be completed before the end of this year, and following an evaluation by the Urban Planning Council in May, the project was awarded with a two pearl rating, confirming its compliance with Estidama goals.
Those interested in West Yas can visit Aldar's sales centre on Yas Island in order to speak to the Company's experienced sales team.
For more information on West Yas call 800-ALDAR.