Hudayriyat Island 2026: New Projects, Prices and Resale Units (Golf Estates, Bashayer, Nawayef)

The short answer

Hudayriyat Island is Modon's master-planned island next to Abu Dhabi city, and in 2026 it is the emirate's biggest launch story. Hudayriyat Golf Estates sold more than AED 13 billion within days of its July 2026 launch, the highest figure Modon says has been publicly recorded for a single residential launch in the UAE. Today you can buy on the island in three ways: a new Modon launch, a resale unit in Bashayer, Nawayef or Al Naseem, or a plot in Wadeem. Apartments start around AED 2.1 to 2.35 million at launch, townhouses around AED 4.1 million and villas from about AED 7.8 million.

Hudayriyat Island in brief

• Size: Modon's master plan covers more than 51 million sqm, equal to about 54% of Abu Dhabi Island.
• Lifestyle: Surf Abu Dhabi (the wave pool), Velodrome Abu Dhabi, beaches, a long cycling network and what is planned as the emirate's largest urban park.
• Location: just south-west of Abu Dhabi Island, reached by road in minutes from the Corniche and Al Bateen.
• Ownership: Modon's residential launches here, including Nawayef, Bashayer and Golf Estates, have been sold as freehold to buyers of all nationalities; some plots on the island are reserved for UAE nationals, so check each launch. See our guide to buying as a foreigner.

Every residential project on Hudayriyat Island

Launch prices come from Modon's announcements and published project pages; resale prices change week to week, so ask us for the current list.

Hudayriyat Golf Estates: the record launch

Modon launched Golf Estates in July 2026 and reported more than AED 13 billion in sales within days, with about 1,700 homes sold. Its release said 81% of buyers were new to Modon and 15% were non-UAE residents. The community is gated, with Andalusian-style architecture, homes facing either the water or the fairways of a 95-hectare golf course. Published plans show handover in 2030 and a payment plan with most of the price due at completion. Because most homes sold at launch, the realistic way in now is a resale or a later phase.

Resale prices: what our listings show (November 2026)

Most resale units are still off-plan, so the price includes a premium over the original Modon price and part of it is paid later to Modon at handover. Several of our sellers are offering low or zero premiums. Always ask for the original price, the amount paid and the remaining payment plan.

Financing on Hudayriyat

In July 2026 Modon and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) announced financing of up to 75% for selected future Modon developments. For current resale units, banks usually lend only once a project is complete or close to handover, so most off-plan resales are bought with the seller's paid amount and premium in cash and the balance paid to Modon later. Villas and townhouses on the island are often above AED 2 million, which can qualify you for the 10-year Golden Visa.

Is Hudayriyat a good investment?

Hudayriyat suits families who want a villa or townhouse close to the city, and long-term investors who expect values to rise as the island fills in. If you want rent straight away from a lower budget, compare Al Reem Island; for an established resort-style island, compare Saadiyat.

Four checks before you buy on Hudayriyat

1. Eligibility: confirm the unit is open to your nationality, especially for plots and villas.
2. Payment status: ask for Modon's statement showing the original price, the amount paid and the instalments still due.
3. Handover date: read it on the sale contract; phases on the island hand over years apart.
4. Position: beach, golf and park frontage carry the highest premiums and resell best; check the plot and view on the master plan.

How VIP Properties helps on Hudayriyat

We hold resale units across Nawayef, Bashayer, Al Naseem and Wadeem, including some with zero premium, and we follow every new Modon release on the island. We check eligibility and the Modon statement, negotiate the premium and handle the transfer with Modon. Read the Hudayriyat Island area guide, see 2 bedroom apartments for sale, or message us on WhatsApp with your budget.