Fahid Island: Abu Dhabi’s Eco-Friendly Oasis

Fahid Island: Abu Dhabi's New Seaside Oasis for Health-Conscious Communities

Along the coastlines of Abu Dhabi, a completely new lifestyle is unfolding: Fahid Island, the capital's first wellness-centered beachside residential project, is set to begin sales for its initial housing units following the Eid celebration. The development aims not just to build residential properties but to create a sustainable, community-focused way of living — a place where people walk, exercise, relax, and engage with nature.

Strategic Location and Stunning Design

Spanning 2.7 million square meters, Fahid Island is located between Yas and Saadiyat islands, offering an 11 kilometer stretch of beach. The first phase of the project, Fahid Beach Residences, comprises seven mid-rise buildings with a total of 464 units. Each apartment, ranging from one to five bedrooms, ground-floor townhouses, and penthouses overlooking the sea, is less than a five-minute walk from the shore.

The residential buildings, with their sophisticated wave-form-inspired white balconies, harmoniously blend into the coastal environment, with particular attention paid to aesthetics, shading, and the use of heat-reflective materials.

Car-Free Lifestyle and Pedestrian-Friendly Community

The island supports a car-free lifestyle: 15 kilometers of shaded pathways, dedicated bike paths, and pedestrian bridges connect the northern Fahid Beach District with the southern Mangrove Shoreline District. Visual and noise protection between the two areas is provided by Berm Park, offering a 10-kilometer running track, yoga zones, and shaded resting places.

Comprehensive Community Infrastructure

The island's quality of life is further enhanced by a five-star beachfront resort and a marina, along with the Coral Drive promenade, featuring art galleries, cafés, boutiques, and a ballet school. Additionally, a British curriculum international school is being built, set to be a key element of the community.

Members of the Palmerie Club can access exclusive wellness and sports facilities, including tennis and squash courts, as well as state-of-the-art fitness centers.

Nature-Connected Living and Active Recreation

A unique aspect of Fahid Island is that it offers two types of waterfront lifestyles. Sandy beaches await those looking to relax on the northern shore, while natural mangrove forests on the southern side provide ecological balance. The water sports center offers paddleboarding, kitesurfing, and nighttime swimming opportunities, including a planned kitesurfing school.

Sustainability and International Recognition

The project is the world's first community to achieve Fitwel certification and has been pre-certified as a LEED Platinum level urban and community development. Thirty percent of the island's area serves as natural, open green space, with environmental sustainability being a key consideration in the design process.

Ideal Residency and Tourist Destination

Fahid Island's proximity to Yas Island, Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi International Airport, and international financial centers makes it ideal not only for living but also from a tourism perspective. It's expected that all main infrastructure elements, including the school, resort, and Coral Drive promenade, will be completed by the first quarter of 2029.

Conclusion

Fahid Island is not an ordinary real estate project. It is a lifestyle, a community experience that combines nature-connected living, sustainability, and an active lifestyle in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Sales starting after Eid are expected to attract widespread interest, as every detail of the project reflects the future of urban life quality.

(The article source is Aldar Development press release.)