Hudayriyat Island Infrastructure 2026: Masterplan, Roads and New Communities
- Published 26 Jun 2025
- Updated 10 November 2026
- 8 min read
- Data verified on 10 Nov 2026
In short
Hudayriyat Island infrastructure follows Modon’s masterplan of more than 51 million m², with 16 km of beaches, a 220 km cycling network, the emirate’s largest urban park, Surf Abu Dhabi and a velodrome. Beaches and cycling tracks are open, homes are under construction and a 37 km coastal road to the E11 is planned. Demand is strong: Hudayriyat led Abu Dhabi with AED 19 billion of residential sales in H1 2026 (ADREC).
Abu Dhabi Media Office, masterplan 2023 and roads Oct 2026 · ADREC, H1 and Jan–Sep 2026 · Modon, Jul 2026
51m m²masterplan area
53.8% of the size of Abu Dhabi Island
Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office, 2023
AED 19bnresidential sales
27% of Abu Dhabi’s total, top district
Source: ADREC, H1 2026
AED 13bn+in days
Hudayriyat Golf Estates launch, 1,700 homes
Source: Modon, Jul 2026
Hudayriyat Island: beaches and cycle tracks first, now Abu Dhabi’s top district for residential sales.Photo: © VALORISIMO
In this article · 9 sections
What is the Hudayriyat Island masterplan?
Modon’s masterplan turns Hudayriyat Island into a district of more than 51 million m², over half the size of Abu Dhabi Island, built around sport, beaches and waterfront living.
Revealed in June 2023, the plan adds 53.5 km of new coastline including 16 km of beaches, a 220 km cycling network and the emirate’s largest urban park, at more than 2.25 million m², with an elevated cycling track, an eco-tourism platform and a mangrove walk. High-end residential communities sit on two hills, 45 and 50 metres high, overlooking the Gulf and the city skyline.
At launch, Modon said it would spend the following 18 months on enabling infrastructure for phase one. Since then the island has moved from leisure destination to Abu Dhabi’s fastest-growing residential district.
| Masterplan element | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total area | More than 51 million m², equal to 53.8% of Abu Dhabi Island |
| New coastline | 53.5 km, including 16 km of beaches |
| Cycling network | 220 km of cycle tracks |
| Urban park | More than 2.25 million m², the emirate’s largest, with an elevated cycling track and mangrove walk |
| Residential hills | Two hills, 45 m and 50 m high, for high-end communities |
| Sports anchors | Surf Abu Dhabi wave pool; Velodrome Abu Dhabi with a UCI Category 1 indoor track and a 600 m cycling ramp |
Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office, Modon Properties reveals Hudayriyat Island masterplan (13 Jun 2023).
What infrastructure is already open on Hudayriyat Island?
Beaches, cycling tracks and sports venues came first, and they already draw residents from across Abu Dhabi.
Bayut describes Hudayriyat Beach, with 600 metres of coastline, one of the emirate’s most popular cycling tracks, an OCR park and water sports. The island regularly hosts international events, including stages of the UAE Tour cycling race and the Modon World Triathlon Championship Series, and the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and Modon have inaugurated an air purification tower there. Bab Al Nojoum, a glamping resort, was one of the first hospitality offers.
Surf Abu Dhabi and the Velodrome
The masterplan presented Surf Abu Dhabi, designed with Kelly Slater Wave Co., as the largest and most advanced artificial wave facility in the world, and Velodrome Abu Dhabi as the region’s first UCI Category 1 indoor cycling track. Modon’s 2026 launches now market direct access to both, along with cycling, running and recreational trails.
Which residential communities are being built on Hudayriyat?
Modon is developing several gated communities, from apartments and townhouses to hilltop mansions.
Nawayef
Bayut lists three Nawayef collections: Nawayef Mansions (five villa types, 1,685 to 2,700 m² covered area), Nawayef Heights (810 to 1,600 m²) and Nawayef Homes (six types, 344 to 436 m²). Listings ranged from AED 7.5 million for four bedrooms to AED 72 million for a seven-bedroom home, with a 10% down payment and a 40/60 plan option.
Bashayer
Bashayer’s final phase of 300 homes, from one- to three-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom penthouses and townhomes, sold out within a day in July 2026 for about AED 1.25 billion. The community has a 3.5 km waterfront promenade with piers, parks, a gym and retail.
Hudayriyat Golf Estates
Launched in July 2026 around a 95-hectare golf course, it sold 1,700 golf mansions, villas and townhouses for more than AED 13 billion within days, which Modon called the highest publicly recorded sales value for a single residential launch in the UAE. A 2.3 km green spine links a clubhouse, wellness facilities, retail, co-working spaces and a school.
| Facility or project | Status | Key facts |
|---|---|---|
| Hudayriyat Beach | Open | 600 m of coastline, water sports |
| Cycling tracks and OCR Park | Open | One of the emirate’s most popular cycling tracks |
| Bab Al Nojoum | Open | Glamping resort named in the masterplan |
| Nawayef (Mansions, Heights, Homes) | Selling / under development | Villas from 344 m² to 2,700 m² covered area; listings AED 7.5m to AED 72m |
| Bashayer | Final phase sold out, July 2026 | 300 homes, about AED 1.25bn, 3.5 km waterfront promenade |
| Hudayriyat Golf Estates | Launched July 2026 | 1,700 homes sold, more than AED 13bn, 95-hectare golf course, school on a 2.3 km green spine |
| Coastal road to the E11 at Al Nouf | Announced, no date | 37 km, three lanes each way, one tunnel, 7 km of marine bridges |
Sources: Bayut, “Development of the Week: Hudayriyat Island by Modon” (updated 27 Aug 2026); Modon press releases (7 and 17 Jul 2026); Abu Dhabi Media Office on the Department of Municipalities and Transport road programme (1 Oct 2026). Sales as reported by the developer.
How will Hudayriyat Island be connected?
Hudayriyat is about 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 30 minutes from Zayed International Airport, according to Modon, and a new coastal road is planned.
In October 2026, the Department of Municipalities and Transport outlined a 37 km coastal route from Al Hudayriyat Island to the E11 at Al Nouf, via Halat Al Bahrani, Al Futaisi and Al Aryam islands, with three lanes in each direction, one tunnel, 7 km of marine bridges and 4 km of causeways. No completion date has been announced. Inside the island, the masterplan’s 220 km cycling network gives residents an alternative to the car for short trips.
For buyers, the new route matters because it would open a second access to the island and link it directly to the western coast, reducing dependence on the existing bridges from the city.
How has infrastructure translated into property demand?
Hudayriyat was Abu Dhabi’s top district for residential sales in H1 2026 and second for all transactions over nine months.
ADREC recorded AED 19 billion of residential sales on Hudayriyat in H1 2026, 27% of the emirate’s total, and AED 28.62 billion of transactions of all types in January to September 2026, just behind Al Reem Island. Nearly all of it is off-plan: ADREC reports that 89% of Abu Dhabi’s residential sales value in H1 2026 was off-plan, and Hudayriyat’s activity is driven by Modon launches.
| Indicator | Figure | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction value, all types | AED 28.62bn, second in Abu Dhabi | Jan–Sep 2026 | ADREC |
| Residential sales value | AED 19bn, 27% of Abu Dhabi’s total, top district | H1 2026 | ADREC |
| Hudayriyat Golf Estates launch | More than AED 13bn, 1,700 homes; 15% of buyers non-UAE residents | July 2026 | Modon |
| Bashayer final phase | About AED 1.25bn, 300 homes; 71% new Modon customers | July 2026 | Modon |
| Al Naseem Community villas, average off-plan asking price | AED 9.35m | Q3 2026 | Bayut |
Sources: ADREC via Abu Dhabi Media Office (7 Nov 2026) and ADREC H1 2026 report via Zawya; Modon press releases (Jul 2026); Bayut Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report Q3 2026.
Buyers are increasingly new to the developer: 81% of Golf Estates buyers and 71% of Bashayer buyers were new Modon customers, and 15% of Golf Estates buyers were non-UAE residents. Modon reported record H1 2026 results, with AED 2.2 billion of net profit and a AED 65.4 billion revenue backlog.
What is still planned for Hudayriyat Island?
Schools, healthcare and more retail will follow the homes, and they are the key to turning Hudayriyat into a full residential district.
Bayut notes that schools, hospitals and shopping spaces are planned as the area develops, alongside more restaurants, cafés and sports facilities. The Golf Estates school is the first named education project. Until these open, residents will rely on facilities on the mainland and neighbouring districts, which matters for families comparing Hudayriyat with established areas such as Al Reem or Saadiyat. Read our Reem Island infrastructure guide for a comparison.
What do homes cost on Hudayriyat, and what are the risks?
Hudayriyat is a premium villa market: off-plan villas at Al Naseem averaged AED 9.35 million in Q3 2026, and Nawayef listings reach AED 72 million.
Prices are set mostly by Modon’s launch price lists, so resale benchmarks are thin. The main risks are delivery timelines, since Knight Frank warns that higher material and shipping insurance costs could delay projects across Abu Dhabi, and the time it will take for schools, healthcare and the coastal road to arrive. Rental yields cannot yet be measured reliably because few homes are complete.
Competition for buyers is also rising. Knight Frank counts about 36,900 homes under construction in Abu Dhabi for delivery between 2026 and 2030, with the largest community pipelines on Yas Island (about 7,700 units), Fahid Island (about 3,550) and Saadiyat Island (about 3,250). Hudayriyat’s resale prices after handover will depend on how it compares with these islands on facilities, access and price per sq ft.
- Check handover dates. Compare the payment plan with the expected completion of nearby facilities.
- Read the masterplan. Ask which park, school or retail phase sits next to your plot.
- Price against Saadiyat and Yas. Compare price per sq ft with established villa areas; see our Abu Dhabi price per sqm study.
- Plan for a long hold. Infrastructure-led growth takes years to show in resale prices.
Is Hudayriyat Island a good investment in 2026?
For long-term buyers who want a new waterfront community with a sports and outdoor lifestyle, Hudayriyat is one of Abu Dhabi’s strongest growth stories.
The island combines government-backed planning, a clear lifestyle identity and record demand. The trade-off is that much of the infrastructure that will support values is still to come. Visit our Hudayriyat Island area guide for current projects and prices.
Watch out
Launch sales figures are reported by the developer and resale data is still limited. Check the delivery schedule, the facilities planned near your home and the full payment plan before committing.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Hudayriyat Island?
Modon’s masterplan covers more than 51 million m², equal to 53.8% of Abu Dhabi Island, with 53.5 km of new coastline including 16 km of beaches.
What is already open on Hudayriyat Island?
Hudayriyat Beach, cycling tracks, an OCR park, water sports and the Bab Al Nojoum glamping resort. Surf Abu Dhabi and the Velodrome are part of the masterplan, and the island hosts events such as UAE Tour stages.
How far is Hudayriyat from the city and airport?
About 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 30 minutes from Zayed International Airport, according to Modon.
How much property was sold on Hudayriyat in 2026?
ADREC recorded AED 19 billion of residential sales in H1 2026, 27% of Abu Dhabi’s total, and AED 28.62 billion of transactions in January to September 2026.
Are schools planned on Hudayriyat Island?
Yes. Bayut says schools, hospitals and retail are planned as the island develops, and Modon’s Hudayriyat Golf Estates includes a school along its 2.3 km green spine.
Figures are indicative as of the date shown: check them with official sources before any decision.
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