Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohanaby Ohana Developments

Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana is an under-construction waterfront community in Abu Dhabi created around the identity and sporting philosophy of Manchester City. The project uses themes of performance, development, teamwork and belonging to shape its architecture, landscape and shared facilities. Its concept goes beyond visual branding by integrating sport-led spaces and community experiences into everyday residential life.

The master plan is organised around walkable routes, green areas and a canal-side environment. Landscaped corridors and promenades encourage outdoor movement, while shared gathering spaces support interaction between residents. The balance of training, recovery, recreation and social facilities gives the community a distinct structure centred on health, activity and collective experience.

The development’s visual and public-realm identity is shaped to reflect the club’s culture through more than signage or decorative references. Training, learning, recovery and community gathering are treated as connected parts of the resident experience. This gives the branding a functional role in how people move through the site, use shared spaces and participate in programmes.

Residential planning includes one- to five-bedroom options across a wider collection of apartments and larger homes. Contemporary architecture, functional layouts and a focus on comfort guide the interior direction. Green landscape and outdoor recreation occupy a substantial role in the overall concept, helping the homes connect with the waterfront setting and broader community spaces.

Sport is embedded through a Manchester City training academy, sports complex, watersports club and youth programmes. Club-inspired spaces include a heritage centre, trophy gallery, tactical room, skybox lounge, canal sports lounge and match-day terrace. These facilities create settings for learning, training, social interaction and engagement with the club’s history and methods.

Wellness features extend from the gym and fitness centre to hydrotherapy, oxygen therapy, altitude and heat training, cryotherapy, infrared suites, spa and sauna areas and a mind studio. A recovery pier connects the performance theme with the waterfront. Leisure and social facilities include a rooftop pool, crystal lagoon, central garden, cafés, dining, retail, a city lounge, mosque and medical clinics.

Social spaces are also woven into the performance-led framework. The City Lounge, canal sports lounge, match-day terrace and skybox lounge provide settings for events and informal gatherings, while dining and café spaces support daily use beyond organised activities. The central garden and green areas create a softer landscape counterpoint to the specialised training and recovery facilities.

The Yas Canal setting provides open-water views, landscaped walkways and a quieter residential atmosphere within Yas Island. The location supports pedestrian movement and outdoor living while remaining connected with the island’s leisure, hospitality, retail and cultural destinations. This combination of canal frontage, sport-led facilities and community planning defines the project’s distinctive residential character.