THE WADI
AED 6 Billion Waterfront Community

The Wadi by Reportage on Yas Island

Discover The Wadi by Reportage, a nature-led waterfront community on Yas Island offering studios and 1 to 3-bedroom apartments, landscaped parks, a yacht marina, retail, dining and lifestyle amenities along Yas Canal.

THE WADI Yas Island

THE WADI by Reportage: a nature-led waterfront community on Yas Island

THE WADI Yas Island is a AED 6 billion waterfront community by Reportage, set on a plot of over 140,000 square metres along Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi. It is planned as a neighbourhood first and a collection of buildings second: landscaped parks, pocket gardens and naturalistic ponds run through the heart of the plan, and every home is meant to sit close to green space and water.

The collection of THE WADI apartments spans studios and 1 to 3-bedroom residences, arranged in terraced clusters whose planted balconies step down towards the valley. Retail, dining and a yacht marina bring the everyday to the doorstep, so the community works as a place to live, not only a place to stay.

Developed by Cosmo Developments, a part of Flag Holding group, and powered by Reportage, an international developer with communities across the region, THE WADI Abu Dhabi brings the group’s Reportage Yas Island vision to one of the capital’s most sought-after leisure and lifestyle districts.

View from a terrace across the landscaped courtyard and terraced apartments of THE WADI by Reportage on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Artist’s impression
Born from this land

Drawn from the land, not placed upon it

The plan follows the logic of water. Paths wind the way rain finds its course, buildings rise like canyon walls carved by wind, and a central valley gathers everyday life the way a wadi gathers everything downstream.

A community that belongs to its ground.

THE WADI apartments: terraced residences and gardens on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, with residents walking and relaxing

Artist’s impression

Collage of Emirati heritage: falcon, ghaf tree, dhows, mashrabiya screens, date palm and Arabian oryx
Heritage & modernity

Where local heritage meets modern living

At the centre flows the valley: green, shaded and alive. Parks and pocket gardens are woven through the community so that no home is ever far from nature.

Ponds and water features carry the wadi’s own rhythm, stillness that reflects and movement that cools. At the edge lies the marina, yachts at rest and the Gulf beyond.

Aerial view of THE WADI Yas Canal waterfront community and marina on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Artist’s impression
THE WADI Yas Canal

Life along Yas Canal

The canal is the community’s defining edge. THE WADI Yas Canal frontage carries a yacht marina, waterfront dining and promenades where water catches the light and the Gulf lies beyond. Boats at rest, terraces above the water and shaded walkways give the shoreline the feel of a private harbour.

Behind the water, the valley gathers parks, ponds and pocket gardens, so residents can move from marina to garden to home without leaving the landscape. It is a waterfront lifestyle that pairs the calm of a nature-led plan with the energy of Yas Island.

  • Yacht marina along Yas Canal
  • Waterfront dining and retail
  • Landscaped parks, ponds and pocket gardens
  • Spa, gym and private gardens
Harnessing nature

Considered in form and in performance

Green terraces cascade down every cluster facade, planted with palms, succulents and native shrubs. They work as a thermal buffer, a private garden and an ecological corridor at once.

Naturalistic ponds draw birds, insects and aquatic life into a neighbourhood designed as a habitat as much as a home.

Landscaped courtyard with a pond between terraced residential buildings
Artist’s impression

Green terraces

Planted with palms, succulents and native shrubs down every facade.

Living water

Naturalistic ponds and water features that cool and reflect.

Native planting

Ghaf trees, date palms and white mangroves, with agaves and aloes in the drier zones.

Canal breeze

Buildings arranged to channel the breeze through planted plazas, cooling the air naturally.

Location

THE WADI Abu Dhabi: minutes from everything on Yas Island

Situated on Yas Island, THE WADI Abu Dhabi occupies a plot of over 140,000 square metres along Yas Canal, where water, greenery and urban energy converge. The sea is three kilometres away, and Yas Marina Circuit, Etihad Arena, Ferrari World and Al Raha Beach are all within minutes. Everything is within reach, and within the community the world feels entirely still.

5MINYas Marina Circuit
5MINZayed International Airport
7MINEtihad Arena
9MINFerrari World
9MINAl Raha Beach
12MINSheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
23MINAbu Dhabi Downtown
Map of Abu Dhabi marking THE WADI Yas Island location
3,950Residences planned across the master plan, with retail
530Units in the first phase, buildings E1 and E2
8Floors at most, keeping the community low and terraced
377Sq ft, where studios begin
750KAED, starting price
Q4 2030Planned handover

Homes are fully finished, unfurnished and without kitchen appliances.

Residences

THE WADI apartments: studios to three bedrooms

Every one of THE WADI apartments is planned with the same discipline as the master plan: nothing imposed, everything considered. Layouts are organised around generous living and kitchen spaces with high ceilings, and every unit connects to a terrace or balcony so that nature blends with the interior. Homes are finished to a high standard and handed over unfurnished, ready for owners to make their own.

Bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the community at sunset
Artist’s impression
Compact, efficient and finished to a high standard, with the terrace and garden outlook of the larger homes. From 377 sq ft.
A composed retreat with generous proportions, a considered plan and a terrace that opens onto the greenery.
Room to share and room to breathe: living spaces that flow outward to planted balconies and garden views.
Family-scale living arranged around light, with quiet rooms set apart from gathering spaces. Selected duplex layouts are available.
Arranged over four floors with a private gym, spa and roof terrace, the townhouses offer the scale and privacy of a private home within the community.
Payment plan

A simple plan for THE WADI apartments

Own a home at THE WADI Yas Island with a clear structure: a single downpayment, nothing to pay while the community is built, and the balance when you receive your keys.

30%Downpayment
0%During construction
70%On handover
Amenities

THE WADI Yas Island amenities

The amenities are part of the reason the community exists. From the canal-side marina and waterfront dining to the spa, gym and private gardens, every facility has been placed with the same care applied to the residences themselves: considered, purposeful and rooted in the belief that true luxury is found in the quality of the everyday.

  • The marina
  • Waterfront dining
  • Shops & café spaces
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Tennis club
  • Rooftop pools
  • Kids’ play area
  • Community lounge
  • Cycling paths
  • Private cluster gardens
  • Private parking
Questions

THE WADI Yas Island: frequently asked questions

What is THE WADI by Reportage?

THE WADI by Reportage is a AED 6 billion, nature-led waterfront community on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, offering studios and 1 to 3-bedroom apartments, landscaped parks, a yacht marina, retail, dining and lifestyle amenities along Yas Canal.

Where is THE WADI located?

THE WADI is on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, on a plot of over 140,000 square metres along Yas Canal. It is 5 minutes from Yas Marina Circuit, 7 from Etihad Arena, 9 from Ferrari World and Al Raha Beach, 12 from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 23 from Abu Dhabi downtown.

What types of THE WADI apartments are available?

THE WADI apartments include studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom residences arranged in terraced clusters, each with a terrace or balcony and garden or water views. Townhouses over four floors, with a private gym, spa and roof terrace, offer a further tier of living.

Who is the developer of THE WADI?

THE WADI is a Cosmo Developments project powered by Reportage, the international developer behind communities across the region. It is Reportage’s Yas Island community.

What amenities does THE WADI Yas Island offer?

Amenities include the marina, waterfront dining, shops and café spaces, a spa, a gym, a tennis club, rooftop pools, a kids’ play area, a community lounge, cycling paths, private cluster gardens and private parking.

What is the starting price and handover date?

Prices start from AED 750K, with handover planned for Q4 2030. Register your interest to receive the current price list and availability from the sales team.

What is the payment plan for THE WADI apartments?

THE WADI apartments follow a 30/0/70 plan: 30% downpayment, 0% during construction and 70% on handover.

How can I register interest in THE WADI Yas Island?

Complete the enquiry form on this page with your name, email and phone number. The sales team will contact you with availability, unit types and current payment plans.

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