Yas Island

List of ten Abu Dhabi projects worth $208bn

The organisers of Abu Dhabi revealed today a top-ten list of the most prestigious projects in Abu Dhabi. On the list are new cities, man-made islands and a light rail system. Despite the economic downturn, Abu Dhabi has been financially prudent and its sovereign wealth fund is estimated at $328bn. According... 

Yas Island benefits from the financial crisis

The development projects on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi benefit from the economic downturn caused by the global financial crisis, Aldar Properties said on Monday. According to Steve K. Worrel, Director of Mixed Use Development at Yas Island, availability of more workers and bidders have increased because... 

Yas Island

Yas Island is one of the largest natural islands in Abu Dhabi and also the site of a $40 bn development by Aldar Properties. Scheduled to be completed in 2009, Yas Island will be the host of 2009 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Having its own Ferrari Theme Park, Yas Island will not only...