Abu Dhabi-based Ohana Development has announced the launch of the second phase of its Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana project, featuring two- and three-bedroom townhouses, duplex villas, and four- and five-bedroom villas.
Located along Yas Canal, adjacent to Yas Island, the development spans 1.67 million sq m and will feature more than 2,000 residences.
At the heart of the landscape masterplan, the Manchester City Park and Manchester City Sports Clubhouse will anchor a connected network of nine neighbourhood parks. Shaded walkways, pedestrian-friendly streets and green corridors will link these spaces, giving residents access to outdoor activities close to their homes.
Planned family amenities include dedicated gathering areas, children’s play spaces, barbecue stations, shaded dining tables and seating areas. A central lawn will provide space for informal recreation and relaxation, while a food hub, pavilion, event areas and an outdoor screen with stepped seating will support community gatherings.
Phase II offers homes ranging in size from 1,938 to 4,887 sq ft. Two-bedroom townhouses have an average price of AED3.75 million ($1.01 million), providing a new option for buyers seeking a home within the community.
Coinciding with the Phase II launch, the Emirati developer has announced star footballer Erling Haaland as a homeowner at Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana.
The launch event, held at Etihad Arena, was attended by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who was named the project's official brand ambassador. It drew over 4,000 guests, including government officials, industry partners and several senior officials.
A key highlight was a video appearance by Haaland, who announced that he was excited to be joining the Ohana family as a proud homeowner with a five-bedroom villa for his family at Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana. Additionally, Manchester City legend, Alfie Haaland also picked up the keys to his new home in the community in the presence of Husein Salem, CEO of Ohana Development and Mustafa El Sammak, COO of Ohana Development.
The world’s first Manchester City-branded residential community has already broken ground and is scheduled for phased delivery by 2029. The Phase II sales launch will officially kick off on October 19.
The launch also highlighted the development’s planned Manchester City Park, designed as the community’s main destination for sport, recreation and family life. Together, the new home types and extensive outdoor amenities expand the residential offering following unprecedented demand for Phase 1, which sold out within 72 hours in Q1 this year, it added.
On the launch, Salem said: "The response to our first phase demonstrated the confidence buyers place in Abu Dhabi and in our vision for Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana. Phase 2 builds on that momentum, offering more families and investors the opportunity to become part of a development that brings together unique homes, sport and wellbeing amenities, in Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s most appealing cities."
Welcoming Guardiola as the project’s official brand ambassador, he said: "His dedication to excellence and emphasis on teamwork reflect the qualities we want this community to embody. Our focus remains on translating that vision into a residential destination that delivers lasting value."
Guardiola said: "In professional sport, we understand that performance depends on more than training. Recovery, balance and wellbeing are just as important, and those principles matter in everyday life too. Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana places sport and wellness at the heart of the community, giving residents opportunities to stay active, recharge and spend time together."
"That approach is what makes the project particularly appealing to me, and I am pleased to join Ohana Development as its official brand ambassador for this unique community," he added.-TradeArabia News Service