Mayan by Aldar Properties

About the project

Located on Yas Island, Mayan is a luxury residential complex from the leading UAE developer, Aldar Properties. According to the master plan, this development consists of five 10-storey buildings with 512 premium residential units in total. Interested buyers can choose from a range of studios, 1–4 bedroom apartments and three-bedroom beach houses with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, mangroves and the Yas Links Abu Dhabi golf course. The size of the properties ranges from 452 sq. ft to 9,073 sq. ft.

Each residence boasts a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living/dining area, a built-in dressing room, panoramic windows and a balcony. In addition, beach house owners will benefit from a large terrace, a maid’s room with a bathroom, a private parking area and a provision for a swimming pool. Maid’s rooms can also be found in 2–4 bedroom apartments.

Key advantages

For the utmost comfort of its owners, Mayan provides a range of world-class amenities, which are as follows:

• 24/7 concierge and security services 
• gym
• sauna and steam rooms
• swimming pools with sun decks
• indoor and outdoor children’s playgrounds
• bbq areas
• underground parking
• community room
• access to the beach

Infrastructure

Yas Island is particularly famous for its record-breaking theme parks, such as Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, ever popular among tourists and locals of all ages. Travel time to these attractions from Mayan will not exceed 10 minutes’.

In addition to that, the residential complex of Mayan is just a stone’s throw away from several luxury hotels, such as Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi and Yas Island Rotana, among others. Home owners will benefit from numerous leisure and recreation options close by. For example, Etihad Arena, which is the largest indoor entertainment venue in the Middle East, is located within a 15-minute walking distance.

Various food and drink venues can be found at Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Beach and Yas Marina Abu Dhabi. Yas Links Abu Dhabi, located just opposite the complex, offers exceptional restaurants, amenities and services.

There is a Carrefour supermarket right within the community, while the impressive Yas Mall is 10 minutes’ away by car. For medical help, residents of Mayan can go to Yas Marina Circuit Medical Center or Bioclinic Medical Center. 

Among educational institutions, there is Blossom Nursery — Yas Water's Edge, Yellow Submarine Nursery — West Yas, Yas American Academy, Yas School, and SABIS International School — Yas Island, all of which are located within a 10-minute drive.

Mayan is located in the southwestern part of Yas Island in the vicinity of Al Falah Road, ensuring a hassle-free commute for its residents. For instance, Abu Dhabi International Airport and Masdar City can be reached within 15 minutes’, while the mainland and Corniche Beach are half an hour away. In terms of public transport, there are two bus stations located within walking distance of Mayan; Yas Drive/Hotel Plaza and Yas Drive/Yas Hotels.

The Cultural District of Saadiyat Island is located within 25 minutes’ by car. The area hosts world-famous museums and art galleries, such as Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Economic attractiveness

The residential properties in Mayan are completed and ready to welcome new homeowners. Since the complex is located in a developed area with close proximity to numerous entertainment and recreational facilities, it would be the perfect choice for both permanent living and investment. End buyers and interested investors have the opportunity to purchase real estate on Yas Island on a free-hold basis (100% ownership of the property).

As of 2021, the ROI in Mayan is 7%, which is a higher-than-average indicator across the emirate. This factor contributes to high sustainable capital gains for investors. Rental prices for one-bedroom apartments range from AED 75K to AED 115K (USD 20.5K to USD 31.3K) per annum.