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Time Out Abu Dhabi
5 days ago
- Business
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
These brand-new Yas Island residences completely sold out in one day
Yas Island just dropped a major flex. The capital's hottest new address – the Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas – sold out all 133 units in just one day. That's Dhs850 million in sales before the ink was even dry, setting a new price-per-square-metre record for the island at a jaw-dropping Dhs37,000. That's not just a splash; that's a cannonball into the deep end of the luxury market. So, what makes this place so irresistible? Think five-star hotel service, panoramic views over Yas Links Golf Course and the Yas Marina Circuit and ultra-luxe living from a brand that practically invented glamour. It's Waldorf Astoria's first-ever residential project in Abu Dhabi and clearly, that name still carries serious weight – especially when teamed up with Yas Island's global clout. Buyers weren't just local, either. The biggest chunk of interest came from the UK, China and the UAE, with 76 percent of the sales going to expats and international investors. First-time Aldar buyers made up 70 percent of the buyers and here's a stat that might surprise you – 66 percent of buyers were under 45. So, yes, luxury living is getting younger, faster and savvier. The homes range from stylish one-beds to sprawling four-bedroom penthouses, each fully furnished and built for people who expect their homes to come with concierge service, resort-level amenities and bragging rights. Set right on Yas Island, you're never far from a mega-mall, a race track, a rollercoaster or an award-winning meal – this is living large, Abu Dhabi style. And if you missed out? Consider it a wake-up call. Yas Island is only getting hotter and Aldar clearly knows how to throw a launch. More going on in Abu Dhabi UAE residents can now save big time on flights thanks to a new Skyscanner feature No complaints here You can now get a robotaxi from Zayed International Airport Trips to the airport just got an upgrade Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted 20 incredibly fun ways to explore Abu Dhabi after dark The city is at its most fascinating once the sun goes down
Al Etihad
6 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Aldar's branded residences on Yas Island sell out on launch day
26 May 2025 09:59 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Aldar has announced a complete sell-out on launch day of all 133 homes at Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas, the first-ever branded residential development on Yas Island. The project generated Dh850 million in development drew strong interest thanks to its prime location, world-class amenities, and the legendary service associated with the Waldorf Astoria residents and international investors made up 76% of total sales, with UAE nationals accounting for 24%. Buyers from the UK and China led international demand, underlining the global appeal of Yas Island as one of the region's most vibrant 66% of buyers were under the age of 45, reflecting growing interest in luxury, hospitality-led living among younger demographics. Additionally, 68% of purchasers were first-time Aldar buyers, demonstrating the brand's expanding market Hilton's iconic Waldorf Astoria brand to Abu Dhabi for the first time, the project sets a new benchmark for luxury living in the Emery, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development, said: 'The sell-out of Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas marks a significant milestone for Aldar and highlights the attractiveness of Yas Island both as an investment destination and a prime residential address. As the island's first branded residential offering, its overwhelming success is a strong indicator of the rising demand for luxury, hospitality-led living in Abu Dhabi and the universal appeal of the Waldorf Astoria brand.' The residences include an exclusive collection of elegantly furnished homes, ranging from one- to three-bedroom apartments and duplexes to four-bedroom penthouses. The development is located along the iconic Yas Links Golf Course, offering sweeping views of the fairways and the Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
NABNI Developments opens sales for Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay
First international location for iconic global hospitality brand promises investors ultra-luxury living and access to bespoke experiences DUBAI, UAE, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the 2024 signing of a milestone partnership between NABNI Developments and Hilton, sales have officially opened for the premium-luxury 146-unit Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay. Designed by celebrated international architect Carlos Ott and featuring interiors by world-renowned hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), the 65-storey Residences will be the second tallest residential tower in the Business Bay/Downtown Dubai district upon planned handover in Q4 2029. Inspired by Waldorf Astoria's 130-year five-star hospitality history, Ott's sleek, sculptural design is a contemporary interpretation that reflects Dubai's future-forward vision and celebrates the connection between nature and timeless sophistication. Interiors draw on Art Nouveau and Art Deco design motifs synonymous with Waldorf Astoria's design language, artfully paired with elements reflective of the city's modernity. A total of 146 units are available across three distinct collections: The Signature Collection, one to three-bedroom residences; Sky Collection, four-bedroom residences, multi-level sky villas, and sky mansions; and a singularly exceptional Sky Palace occupying four dedicated floors with 360-degree city views. Commenting on the announcement, Abdulrahman Abdulla Alhelo Alsuwaidi, Co-Founder & Chairman, NABNI Developments, said: "As a visionary Emirati developer committed to delivering timeless design-driven homes, our partnership with Hilton is elevating Dubai's branded residences market by setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality-led excellence, anchored by more than a century of Waldorf Astoria service and legacy experience. This translates perfectly to the residential market and, more specifically to Dubai's incredibly competitive premium real estate landscape. Recent data from property consultancy Global Branded Residences revealed a 43 per cent year-on-year increase in 2024 in the sale of branded units, with this figure set to more than double in the next five years. With the global high-net worth investor community looking to Dubai as a highly sought-after location for portfolio expansion, or as a desirable second home destination, the debut of the Waldorf Astoria Residences brand is a natural fit with current market dynamics. "NABNI Developments' ambition to lead the region's branded residences segment through architectural mastery, service excellence, and unmatched attention to detail, is exemplified in this exciting project, which is a regional first in terms of scale and exclusivity; and set to become an enduring landmark on the Dubai skyline." Each of the Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay residences optimise Burj Khalifa views and offer the ultimate in ultra-luxury living while being effortlessly practical. Premium materials and innovative design come as standard with unique features including reserved lift access that takes residents, and their guests, to their private apartment lobby entrance. Exclusive leisure amenities include the world's highest Golf in the Sky simulator experience (270 metres); adult-only and family swimming pools plus private cabanas; the Waldorf Astoria spa and wellness centre; fitness and yoga studios; and a meditation deck. Residents enjoy personal concierge and housekeeping services and will also be able to book a private Waldorf Astoria chef dining experience, along with on-request services such as pet care, personal assistant and secretarial support, personal driver, in-home spa treatments, private fitness training, and more. With ground-breaking scheduled to begin in June 2025, NABNI Developments has also opened a dedicated sales centre located in the Business Bay district. The new 1,000-square metre Sales Experience Centre allows investors to take a 3D interactive walk through the project and unit options, as well as an interactive scale model area. For more information about Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay, please visit or call +971 4 5725710. For media inquiries: Schneider PR Sandra Schneider +971 50 5240120 sandra@
What's On
13-05-2025
- Business
- What's On
A high-luxury Waldorf Astoria Residences is coming to Yas Island
To growth… Master developers Aldar Properties are joining forces with hospitality heavyweights Hilton, to bring a high-luxury Waldorf Astoria Residences to the UAE capital as the fifteen-year strong Yas Island juggernaut shows no signs of deceleration. On the back of the massive Disney Abu Dhabi announcement last week, it has now been revealed by Aldar that luxury lifestyle project Waldorf Astoria Residences will take shape along the gorgeous vista of the Yas Links Golf Club and its vast green spaces that've become such an integral part of the UAE capital's own island of thrills. Media: Instagram, Getty Slated to be Yas Island's new hub of premium living, Waldorf Astoria Residences will offer you a catalogue of state-of-the-art residential solutions in apartment and penthouse layouts. They will boast top-of-the-line finishes, high-luxury amenities that enable you to 'live the life', and very importantly, allow you to stand tall and take in cherished views of the Yas Marina Circuit and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a spectacle the world eagerly watches in awe. Waldorf Astoria Residences will be Yas Island's first brand residential project, adding to a booming global residential portfolio that comprises 20-plus properties – including an imminent reopening in the Big Apple. This Abu Dhabi development joins a list of residences that've been announced at prime real estate areas in the city, with Saadiyat Island leading the charge. More recently, aftermarket automotive giants Brabus announced plans for a residential development in the city's posh Al Raha Beach area. Sales for Waldorf Astoria Residences will begin in the weeks to come – and this is your chance to own a piece of a luxe development located steps away from some of the world's most glittering attractions, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Etihad Arena, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, and several more. If you're looking for more reasons to say Yas, look no further: here's a list of 15 wonderful things to do on Yas Island that we've compiled for you. Stay tuned to as this pioneering development, and 21 others, take shape in Abu Dhabi – this truly is history in the making. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Arabian Post
13-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Aldar and Hilton Unveil Waldorf Astoria Residences on Yas Island
Abu Dhabi's Yas Island is set to welcome its first Waldorf Astoria Residences, marking a significant collaboration between Aldar Properties and Hilton. This development introduces the luxury brand's residential concept to the capital, aligning with Aldar's broader strategy to enhance its hospitality portfolio. The Waldorf Astoria Residences will be situated along the Yas Links Golf Course, offering residents panoramic views of the fairways and the Arabian Gulf. The project encompasses a selection of premium furnished apartments and penthouses, complemented by top-tier amenities and services synonymous with the Waldorf Astoria brand. This initiative is part of Aldar's AED 1.5 billion investment aimed at transforming its hospitality assets to cater to the growing demand for luxury accommodations in Abu Dhabi. Jonathan Emery, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development, and Daniel Wakeling, Vice President Development Luxury & Residences, EMEA, at Hilton, formalised the partnership in the presence of Talal Al Dhiyebi, Aldar's Group Chief Executive Officer. The collaboration underscores Aldar's commitment to introducing iconic global hospitality brands to the region, enhancing Abu Dhabi's appeal as a premier tourism and leisure destination. The Waldorf Astoria Residences on Yas Island are part of a larger transformation plan that includes rebranding the Eastern Mangroves hotel into a Waldorf Astoria luxury resort. This resort will feature 167 guest rooms and suites, many with views of the adjacent Mangrove National Park, and will offer amenities such as a brasserie, rooftop specialty restaurant, and the brand's signature Peacock Alley lounge. Guests will also benefit from a Personal Concierge service, ensuring a tailored and seamless experience. In addition to the developments on Yas Island, Aldar is undertaking significant upgrades across its hospitality portfolio. The Yas Plaza Hotels complex will be reimagined under the IHG brand, transforming the six-hotel complex into the largest Vignette Collection resort globally. This rebranding includes the addition of beachfront suites and access to a private beach, enhancing the resort's appeal to both international and local guests. Further afield, Aldar is repositioning its desert resort in the Al Dhafra region, formerly known as Tilal Liwa, into a luxury desert escape under the Vignette Collection brand. Enhancements will include new luxury suites, curated desert experiences, and upgraded facilities such as a kids club and spa. Nurai Island is also undergoing a major refurbishment and expansion to elevate its status as Abu Dhabi's ultra-luxury island destination. These strategic developments align with Abu Dhabi's broader vision to boost tourism, with the Department of Culture and Tourism aiming to attract 39.3 million visitors by 2030. The emirate has already seen a 27% increase in hotel guests in 2023 compared to the previous year, with international guest arrivals rising by 54%. The opening of the new terminal at Zayed International Airport, capable of accommodating 45 million passengers annually, further supports this growth trajectory. Carlos Khneisser, Vice President of Development, Middle East & Africa at Hilton, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, 'We are delighted to have signed Abu Dhabi's first Waldorf Astoria, which will enjoy an unrivalled location overlooking the Mangrove National Park. With its anticipatory service and timeless elegance, it is set to be a destination of choice for those seeking modern luxury in the capital.' See also Dubai Residential Reit IPO Marks Key Moment for Property Market
