Gardenia Bay by Aldar, Yas Island
Freehold
Gardenia Bay is a waterfront residential community by Aldar on Yas Island, built around the concept of balanced living. Four buildings — Rosa, Orchid, Ivy, and Iris — offer studios to 3-bedroom apartments from 472 to 1,935 sq.ft, with a choice of Light or Dark interior schemes. The community centres on Bay…
About Gardenia Bay by Aldar, Yas Island
Gardenia Bay is a waterfront residential community by Aldar on Yas Island, built around the concept of balanced living. Four buildings — Rosa, Orchid, Ivy, and Iris — offer studios to 3-bedroom apartments from 472 to 1,935 sq.ft, with a choice of Light or Dark interior schemes. The community centres on Bay View, a lifestyle club with a beach club, lagoon, spa, co-working spaces, and a private cinema. The project targets a Pearl 3 sustainability rating, with smart meters, recycled water systems, and shaded outdoor pathways. Yas Island places residents minutes from Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World, with Downtown Abu Dhabi 30 min away.
Key points
Waterfront Beach Club
Bay View offers a blue splash lagoon and waterfront beach club for residents.
Steps from Yas Island
Ferrari World, Yas Mall, and Yas Waterworld are all minutes away by car.
Built by Aldar
A leading Abu Dhabi developer with AED 14.4 billion in group sales.
Floor plans
| Image | Property | Unit type | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | Studio | 471.8 ft² | Upon request | |
| Apartments | 1 Bedrooms | 790.8 ft² | Upon request | |
| Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 1180.2 ft² | AED 2.1M | |
| Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 1649.3 ft² | AED 2.8M |
40/60 Payment Plan
Gardenia Bay offers 3 payment plans: a 50/50 plan for 2BR apartments, a 40/60 plan for 3BR apartments, and a 50/50 plan for 2BR/3BR units in all buildings except Senna, Violet, and Aloe, with a down payment between 15% and 25%.
Amenities
Gardenia Bay residents have access to Bay View, a private lifestyle club with a beach club, lagoon, spa, and co-working spaces, plus the wider infrastructure of Yas Island — Yas Mall, Yas Waterworld, and Ferrari World all minutes away.
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Location
Yas Island is Abu Dhabi's flagship entertainment and waterfront destination, just 30 minutes from Downtown Abu Dhabi and 15 minutes from Zayed International Airport. Once built around Ferrari World and Yas Marina Circuit, the island now combines theme parks, retail, and waterfront residential communities across its 2,500-hectare masterplan. Residents reach Saadiyat Island's cultural district in around 15 minutes, Abu Dhabi International Airport in 10 minutes, and Dubai in roughly 50 minutes.
Aldar
About the developer
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What types of properties are available at Gardenia Bay?
Gardenia Bay offers studios to 3-bedroom apartments across four buildings — Rosa, Orchid, Ivy, and Iris — from 472 to 1,935 sq.ft, with a choice of Light or Dark interior schemes finished in premium porcelain tile. A dedicated maid's room is included in the 2-bedroom Type B layout and in all 3-bedroom layouts.
What is the starting price at Gardenia Bay?
Prices at Gardenia Bay start from AED 969K for a studio. The developer offers a 50/50 payment plan for 2-bedroom apartments, a 40/60 plan for 3-bedroom apartments, and a 50/50 plan for 2BR/3BR units in all buildings except Senna, Violet, and Aloe, with handover scheduled for Q2 2027.
Can foreigners buy property at Gardenia Bay?
Yes. Gardenia Bay is developed by Aldar on Yas Island, in a freehold area open to foreign buyers of all nationalities with full ownership rights.
What visa can I get when buying property in Abu Dhabi?
Purchases from AED 2M in Abu Dhabi may qualify buyers for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa, extendable to family members and household staff, subject to eligibility criteria.
When will Gardenia Bay be completed?
Handover is scheduled for Q2 2027.
Where exactly is Gardenia Bay located?
Gardenia Bay is located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, around 30 minutes from Downtown Abu Dhabi and 15 minutes from Zayed International Airport. Saadiyat Island's cultural district is around 15 minutes away, and Dubai is roughly 50 minutes by car.