Opula Residences Yas Bay by DHB: The Dark Horse of Yas Bay
Yas Bay is expensive. Most investors look at the price tags on the waterfront and walk away. Opula Residences Yas Bay by DHB just changed the math.
While the big-name developers are selling you "Brand Premium" at AED 2,000+ per sq.ft, DHB Properties is quietly delivering the same location, the same water views, and better layouts for a fraction of the entry cost. Starting at AED 700k, this is the "Value Arbitrage" of 2026. This isn't just an apartment; it's a Yield Weapon in Abu Dhabi's most liquid rental market.
The Asset: "From Micro-Yield to Mega-Trophy"
Status: Off-Plan (Handover Q4 2027). Developer: DHB Properties (Dahab Properties). Location: Yas Bay, Yas Island.
Opula Residences Yas Bay doesn't just do "Apartments." It dominates every asset class under one roof.
The Cash Cows (Studios & 1 Beds): Starting at 370 sq.ft, these are pure efficiency units. Designed for the high-churn, short-term rental market (Airbnb) catering to the Etihad Arena crowds.
The Unicorns (Townhouses & Duplexes): A rare find on Yas Bay. 3-Bedroom Townhouses and 1-4 Bed Duplexes that give you "Villa Living" with "Tower Amenities."
The Flex (Penthouses): 4-Bedroom Sky Villas with panoramic bay views.
The Financials: "The 40/60 Advantage"
Most developers want 50-60% during construction. Opula Residences Yas Bay is lighter on your cash flow.
The Plan: 40% During Construction / 60% on Handover.
The Logic: You keep more liquidity in your pocket until the keys are in your hand. This boosts your Cash-on-Cash Return (CoC) significantly during the build phase.
The Entry: At AED 700k, you are entering the Yas Bay market at a price point that is virtually non-existent elsewhere.
The Location: "The Front Row"
You are in Yas Bay, the entertainment capital of the Middle East.
04 Mins: Etihad Arena (Concerts & UFC).
05 Mins: Yas Marina Circuit (F1).
08 Mins: Yas Mall.
The Lifestyle: You aren't driving to dinner. You are walking to Pier 71, the 3km boardwalk lined with 37+ restaurants and bars.
The Amenities: "Resort Grade"
DHB didn't cut corners.
The Pool: Infinity edge overlooking the bay.
The Work: Co-working lounge (essential for the digital nomads renting your unit).
The Leisure: Private cinema and beach access.
Final Verdict
If you want to pay for a developer's billboard marketing budget, buy elsewhere. If you want Net Yield, buy Opula Residences Yas Bay.
Buy the Studio if you want 8-9% ROI from Airbnb.
Buy the Duplex if you want a family home that feels like a mansion in the sky.
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