JW Marriott Residences Yas Island, Abu Dhabi: prices, payment plan and location
TARAF and Marriott announced JW Marriott Residences on Yas Island on 16 October 2026 — the first JW Marriott Residences in Abu Dhabi: 199 homes by the beach and golf course, from AED 3.3m, 50/50 plan, handover in Q2 2030.
JW Marriott Residences Yas Island is a branded residential building by TARAF, part of Yas Holding, on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island between the beach and a golf course. The Marriott agreement was announced on 16 October 2026. Sales material lists 199 residences in a G+10 building, prices from AED 3.3m, a 50/50 plan and handover in Q2 2030.
Where is JW Marriott Residences Yas Island?
The building stands in Yas Bay on Yas Island, directly on the beach next to a golf course. According to the developer it is about 15 minutes by road from Zayed International Airport and about 30 minutes from central Abu Dhabi.
Nearby are Yas Marina, Yas Mall, Yas Marina Circuit and the island’s theme parks. How Yas compares with Saadiyat and Al Reem is in our Abu Dhabi islands comparison; the island itself is on the Yas Island page.
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How much do the residences cost?
Sales material puts the entry price at AED 3.3m for a one-bedroom, about USD 900,000. The building offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, four-bedroom duplexes and three penthouses.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Residences | 199 |
| Height | G+10 |
| Formats | 1–3 bedrooms, 4-bedroom duplexes, penthouses |
| Price from | AED 3.3m |
| Payment plan | 50/50 |
| Handover | Q2 2030 |
What is the payment plan?
50/50: according to sales material, 5% on booking, a further 45% during construction and 50% on handover. Half the price falls due at the keys, which gives time to arrange a mortgage or sell another asset.
Who is the developer?
TARAF is the development arm of Yas Holding, working on this project with Steppe. For Marriott it is the second project with TARAF after W Residences on Al Maryah Island, covered in our piece on W Residences Abu Dhabi. See the TARAF developer profile.
One caveat from the announcement itself: Marriott does not build or sell these homes; it licenses the brand. The developer is responsible for the building.
What amenities are planned?
A residents’ lounge, fitness centre, steam and sauna, treatment rooms, meeting rooms, a golf simulator and games area, a media room, a children’s area and guest suites for visiting family.
Can foreigners buy on Yas Island?
Yes. Yas is one of Abu Dhabi’s investment zones, where foreign buyers can own property freehold. Transactions are registered by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, whose rules differ from Dubai’s.
Frequently asked questions
How many homes are in JW Marriott Residences Yas Island?
Sales material lists 199 residences in a G+10 building.
What is the starting price?
From AED 3.3m for a one-bedroom apartment.
When is handover?
Sales material gives Q2 2030.
Is this Abu Dhabi’s first JW Marriott Residences?
Yes, according to Marriott it is the first JW Marriott Residences in the UAE capital.
Other projects and prices on the island are on the Yas Island page.
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