Mayyas at The Bay: Mixed Living on Yas Island's Waterfront
Mayyas at The Bay is a residential project by Advanced Properties Limited in Yas Bay, on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The development offers apartments, duplexes, and townhouses in one of Abu Dhabi's most active waterfront districts. Construction began in June 2024, with delivery scheduled for December 2026.
Yas Bay: What the Location Actually Means
Yas Island sits about 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi's central business districts and roughly an hour from Dubai by road. It's an island that has built genuine infrastructure around entertainment and leisure, with Yas Bay as its waterfront face. The Bay district concentrates restaurants, a marina, and public waterfront access in a way that gives residents daily-use amenities, not just weekend draws.
For an investor, Yas Island's established rental demand from tourism and expatriate professionals makes it a straightforward location thesis. For an owner-occupier, the trade-off is an island setting with its own rhythm, separate from the quieter residential character of Abu Dhabi's mainland neighborhoods. Buyers who prefer quieter residential streets will find Yas Bay's energy level a meaningful difference.
Starting from AED 882,000
AED 882,000 is the project's listed price. The unit range runs from studios at 368 sq ft up to 3-bedroom townhouses at 1,468 sq ft and 3-bedroom duplexes at 1,499 sq ft.
The range of formats, from studios through duplexes to townhouses, means the project isn't targeting a single buyer profile. It spreads across buy-to-let investors looking for smaller, lower-ticket units and families who need three bedrooms over two floors.
The Unit Mix
The project covers a wide spread of unit types:
- Studios from 368–392 sq ft
- 1-bedroom apartments and lofts from 420–705 sq ft, including a duplex format
- 2-bedroom apartments from 864–1,320 sq ft, with a duplex option at 988 sq ft
- 3-bedroom apartments from 1,252–1,395 sq ft
- 3-bedroom townhouses at 1,468 sq ft
The studio and 1-bedroom units suit investors entering at a lower ticket size. The 2-bedroom apartments serve couples or small families who want more space without a townhouse footprint. The townhouses, at nearly 1,500 sq ft over multiple floors, are for families who want the separation of vertical living rather than a flat plan.
Amenities
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| On-site F&B | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV |
The indoor pool is the standout here. Abu Dhabi's summer temperatures make outdoor pools impractical for much of the year, so an indoor facility has genuine year-round use. On-site restaurants are also less common than the surrounding Yas Bay F&B infrastructure might suggest. Having them within the development reduces reliance on going out. Together, the amenities point toward families and long-term residents rather than short-stay rental guests.
Five Months to Handover
Expected completion is December 2026, with construction having started in June 2024. For a buyer entering now, the remaining window is short. Off-plan risk at this stage is lower than buying into a project two or three years from completion. You're entering near the finish line, which reduces exposure to construction delays and uncertainty.
Getting In for 60%
| Phase | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 60% |
| During construction | 31% |
| At handover | 9% |
60% down is a high entry requirement. This structure front-loads the bulk of the cost, with only 31% spread across the remaining construction period and 9% due at handover. For a buyer with capital available, the remaining schedule is short and the per-installment amounts are manageable. For a buyer expecting staged payments over time, this plan requires significant liquidity at the point of purchase.