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Selling now · Abu Dhabi

Yas Riva Reserve

Aldar · Yas Island, Abu Dhabi · from US$2.31M (AED 8,500,000) · handover Q3 2030

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Yas Riva Reserve: Official render
Image: Aldar, official project page
Yas Riva Reserve: Official image
Image: Aldar, official project page
Yas Riva Reserve: Official image
Image: Aldar, official project page

The briefing

What it is

Yas Riva Reserve is a villa project by Aldar in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Prices start from US$2.31M (AED 8,500,000), with a 5/45/50 payment plan and handover expected Q3 2030.

Where it is

Yas Island is in Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital: island communities, beaches and culture, and one of the fastest-growing prime markets in the region.

Why buyers are looking

  • Aldar is one of the UAE's leading developers, which supports resale demand and delivery confidence.
  • Early buyers get launch prices and the widest choice of units.
  • You pay 50% while it is built, but any rise in value applies to 100% of the price.

Key facts

DeveloperAldar
LocationYas Island, Abu Dhabi
Property typesvilla
BedroomsOn request
UnitsOn request
Starting priceUS$2.31M · AED 8,500,000
Payment plan5/45/50
HandoverQ3 2030
StatusSelling now

How you pay

50/50: your money goes in step by step.

50% During construction50% On or after handover

You pay 50% (US$1.16M · AED 4,250,000) while it is being built and 50% at or after handover. Your money goes in step by step, not all on day one.

What it could make

Three scenarios, one honest table.

An illustration, not a promise. One unit bought at the starting price and sold at handover in about 3.9 years, after 2% registration and 2% selling costs.

Price growth per yearValue at handoverProfit after costsCash you put inReturn on your cashPer year
0%US$2.31MAED 8,500,000US$-93KAED -340,000US$1.20MAED 4,420,000-8%-2.0%
3%US$2.60MAED 9,538,588US$185KAED 677,816US$1.20MAED 4,420,00015%3.9%
6%US$2.91MAED 10,668,707US$486KAED 1,785,333US$1.20MAED 4,420,00040%10.4%

Why the numbers can work: you put in 50% plus the 2% registration fee, but growth applies to the full price. Risks: prices can fall, handover can slip, and selling before handover usually needs the developer's approval and a minimum amount paid.

Why the UAE

Why buyers from 200+ countries choose the UAE.

No tax on your returnsThe UAE charges individuals no income tax on rent, no capital gains tax when you sell and no annual property tax.
Protection from double taxThe UAE has signed more than 140 agreements to avoid double taxation. Whether your home country taxes your UAE income depends on where you are tax resident: move to the UAE and become tax resident, and many countries stop taxing it. US citizens are taxed by the US wherever they live. Check with your tax adviser.
10-year Golden VisaA property worth AED 2 million or more can qualify you and your family for a renewable 10-year Golden Visa. In Dubai, off-plan and mortgaged homes count. Conditions apply. This project starts above AED 2 million, so one unit can qualify. In Abu Dhabi, an off-plan home counts once AED 2 million has been paid to the developer.
Easy to buy from abroadForeign buyers can own freehold in designated areas, sign and pay remotely, pay in instalments and hold a title registered with the government land department.
Your payments are protectedOff-plan payments go into a government-regulated escrow account released as construction progresses.

Golden Visa guide → · Tax guide → · The full UAE case →

Floor plans

Official floor plans are sent with the price list. Tell us the size you want and we will send the developer's plans for those units.

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Location

Questions buyers ask

Straight answers.

Can foreigners buy here?

Yes. Projects sold by UAE developers to international buyers are in freehold or investment zones where foreign nationals can own. We confirm the title type for your unit.

What are the buying costs?

About 2% government registration fee plus small administration fees. No stamp duty or annual property tax.

Can I sell before handover?

Usually yes, once you have paid the minimum the developer sets (often 30 to 40%) and received its no-objection certificate.

Can I get a mortgage?

Off-plan homes are usually paid through the payment plan; banks lend close to or after handover, for residents and non-residents, subject to bank rules.

Can I buy without visiting?

Yes. Reservation, contract and payments can all be done remotely, and we arrange video tours of show homes.

How do I get the Golden Visa?

Once your purchase is registered and meets the AED 2 million threshold, you apply with the title deed or off-plan contract. We guide you through it.

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Sources: apigateway.adx.ae, checked 2026-11-13. Prices and plans can change; confirm with the developer before you buy. Images: developer's official material, credited. For general guidance only, not financial, tax or legal advice. My view, not financial advice.