Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana Phase 2

A second phase announced before its plans: what we know so far

Ohana Development has confirmed a phase 2 for Manchester City Yas Residences, but has not released a launch date or detailed plans. The developer has only announced four house typologies, all low rise: 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses and standalone 4 and 5 bedroom villas. There are no apartments on offer. This choice positions the scheme firmly in the family house segment, on the Al Rahah side facing Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi. For an investor, this is an unusual situation: you commit to a name and a list of amenities while the price grid, the timeline and the payment plan remain unknown. This piece lays out what has been confirmed and what still needs checking.

From the 2 bedroom townhouse to the 5 bedroom villa

The range spans four tiers, and that is worth noting. The 2 bedroom townhouses act as the entry point, a rare format in Abu Dhabi villa communities, which more often start at 3 bedrooms. The 3 bedroom townhouse targets the classic core of the low rise residential market. Then come the standalone 4 and 5 bedroom villas, with no shared walls. At that point you move into a different buyer category, with different budgets. Unit sizes, plot sizes and whether private pools will be included have not been disclosed: the launch brochure will be needed to compare each typology against equivalents elsewhere in the area.

No date, no price, no timeline

The official listing fits in one sentence: the launch date and detailed information will be announced later. So there is no confirmed handover date, no construction phasing and no payment terms. In the UAE, it is common practice to communicate ahead of a launch to gauge demand, often through interest registration lists. A careful buyer should track three things once they surface: the project's registration with Abu Dhabi's land authorities, the escrow account structure and the price gap with phase 1. A phase 2 launched at a higher price than the first one typically signals strong absorption of that earlier phase.

An artificial beach and a lagoon style pool

The amenities list stands apart from a typical residential offering, since it is almost entirely outdoor focused. The two standout features are an artificial beach and a lagoon style pool, meaning a large basin with gently sloping edges rather than a lap pool. The rest reflects the sporting identity tied to the license: a basketball court, jogging tracks, a cycling track and a multipurpose outdoor space. These sit alongside landscaped gardens, a picnic area and rest zones spread across the community. Parking is planned as outdoor, a detail worth noting for villas, where buyers usually expect a private garage.

Ohana bets on the Citizens' crest a second time

Ohana Development has made brand partnerships its specialty. The developer paired Geneva watchmaker Jacob & Co. with a beachfront scheme in Al Jurf and is also developing Ohana By The Sea, a customizable villa community in Ghantout, on the edge of Dubai. With Manchester City, it is using the license of a Premier League club owned by City Football Group, itself controlled by Abu Dhabi interests. Launching a second phase shows the developer considers the name strong enough to extend its use. It remains to be seen whether the license will translate into concrete services, such as an academy, coaching or access to club events, or simply serve as branding.

Resident families more than a short term rental play

The product mix leaves little doubt about the target buyer. The 4 and 5 bedroom villas, the jogging tracks and the basketball court suit families settling in for the long term, whether expatriate or Emirati. The 2 bedroom townhouse, on the other hand, could appeal to a couple or an investor looking for a house to let on an annual basis, a product that faces less competition than apartments. Short term letting remains possible, but this type of low rise community is rarely as well suited to it as the towers of Al Raha Beach. On the ownership and tax side, the freehold status open to foreign buyers will need to be confirmed at registration, as with any scheme in the area.