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Gardenia Bay

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Under construction and selling from the developer.

Aldar's largest Yas Island release, arranged as low-rise clusters around a central garden spine with a beach club on the western shore.

Starting price

AED 1,050,000

Target handover

Q4 2027

Developer

Aldar Properties

Total units

1,500

The EMINAAR verdict

Escrow account verified with First Abu Dhabi Bank, last checked 6 Aug 2026.
Handover target of Q4 2027 is unchanged from what was promised at launch.
Aldar Properties is Platinum tier, delivering 82% of tracked projects on time with an average slip of 2.1 months.

Compiled from verified data. Not editable by developers or agents.

Delivery record

Promised at launch

Q4 2027

Current target

Q4 2027

Unchanged since launch

Construction, as verified by EMINAAR40%

RERA · verified 6 Aug 2026

We publish construction checkpoints only where we have verified the reading and can name its source. This project has one current reading and no earlier verified history — so none is shown rather than estimated.

Unit mix

Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR

Size range across all types: 430 sqft – 2,100 sqft
Total units: 1,500

Per-type size bands and starting prices are not published for this project. We show the range that covers all unit types rather than dividing it up, because that division would be a guess.

About Yas Island

Aldar's leisure-led island — Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Mall and Warner Bros. World, wrapped in waterfront residential that has become Abu Dhabi's strongest resale story.

Airport: AUH — 10 min drive
Beach: Yas Beach — on site
Golf: Yas Links — on site
Abu Dhabi CBD: 20 min drive

Explore Yas Island

Building detailsSpecification, counts and amenities

Floors: 14
Swimming pools: 6
Parking spaces: 1,800
Elevators: 24
Retail units: 20
Ownership: Freehold
Furnishing: Unfurnished
Size range: 430 sqft – 2,100 sqft

Amenities

Infinity poolGymnasiumCovered parking24/7 securityLandscaped podiumBeach clubPadel courtJogging trackKids play area

Common questions

Answered from the verified data on this page, not from marketing material.

When will Gardenia Bay be handed over?

The current target is Q4 2027. That is unchanged from what was promised at launch. EMINAAR last verified construction at 40% on 6 Aug 2026.

Is the escrow account for Gardenia Bay verified?

Yes. Gardenia Bay has a registered escrow account with First Abu Dhabi Bank under permit ADRA-P-23-0771, last checked by EMINAAR on 6 Aug 2026. Always confirm the account number on your SPA against the developer's official filing before transferring funds.

What is the payment plan for Gardenia Bay?

A 60/40 plan: 20% on booking, 40% during construction, 40% on handover. A 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee applies on top of the purchase price.

How much does Gardenia Bay cost?

Prices start at AED 1,050,000, around AED 1,420 per sqft, last checked 6 Aug 2026.

Who is the developer of Gardenia Bay?

Aldar Properties, rated Platinum tier by EMINAAR with a score of 85.5 out of 100. Across the projects we track they deliver 82% on time, with an average slip of 2.1 months.

Payment plan

60/40

Down payment20%AED 210,000
During construction40%AED 420,000
On handover40%AED 420,000

Down payment — On booking
During construction — Across 8 milestones
On handover — At completion

Payment calculator

Based on the 60/40 plan. Instalments are billed against construction milestones, not a monthly schedule.

Unit price (AED)Include DLD transfer fee (4%) and admin charges

Due at booking: AED 256,200
During construction: AED 420,000
Due on handover: AED 420,000
Total cash to handover: AED 1,096,200

Indicative only. Milestone instalments fall due when construction stages complete, so their timing shifts with the build. Service charges, mortgage costs and agency fees are not included.