Nawayef Village: The First Townhouses on Hudayriyat Island

When Modon launched Nawayef Village in May 2025, it introduced something Hudayriyat Island had never offered before: townhouses. Until then, buyers on the island could choose villas or, from December 2024, apartments. Nawayef Village filled the gap in between, with a gated, Tuscan-inspired community of 378 homes set in the valley between Nawayef's West and East Hills.

This guide explains where Nawayef Village fits in the island's story, what the homes offer, and what buyers should know.

Nawayef Village at a glance

• Developer: Modon
• Launched: May 2025
• Homes: 378 units
• Property types: three- and four-bedroom townhouses and five-bedroom twin villas
• Starting price: AED 4.1 million
• Payment plan: 50/50
• Handover: from Q1 2029
• Ownership: freehold, open to all nationalities
• Architecture: Tuscan-inspired

A series of firsts on Hudayriyat Island

Hudayriyat Island's residential story is a sequence of launches, and the Nawayef development has been at the centre of it:

• First phase: Modon opened freehold ownership on the island with two villa communities, Nawayef and Al Naseem.
• December 2024: Nawayef Park Views became the first freehold apartment development on the island.
• May 2025: Nawayef Village brought the first townhouses.

Each launch widened the range of buyers the island could serve. Townhouses matter because they sit between an apartment and a standalone villa: more space and a private home for families, at a lower entry price than a villa.

Where Nawayef Village sits

The community lies in the valley between Nawayef West and Nawayef East Hills, at the heart of the wider Nawayef development. Modon places it within walking distance of a retail avenue with shops, dining and a boutique cinema, with parks, schools, a health centre and the beach a few minutes away.

The homes

Nawayef Village offers three- and four-bedroom townhouses and five-bedroom twin villas. The architecture draws on Tuscany, a deliberate contrast to the more contemporary styles elsewhere on the island. The result is a village-scale neighbourhood with a distinct identity of its own.

Amenities

Nawayef Village is a gated community. Modon lists the following among its amenities:

• Community centres with swimming pools
• Landscaped parks and green spaces
• Walking and cycling paths
• Walking distance to the retail avenue
• Close proximity to the beach
• Schools and medical facilities nearby

Price, payment plan and handover

Modon lists a starting price of AED 4.1 million with a 50/50 payment plan: half paid during construction and half on completion. Handover is scheduled from Q1 2029. Availability and pricing change as a community sells, so confirm current inventory before making decisions.

Golden Visa eligibility

With prices from AED 4.1 million, Nawayef Village homes are above the AED 2 million threshold for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. Eligibility isn't automatic on signing, though. Under Abu Dhabi's current rules, off-plan buyers must have paid at least AED 2 million to the developer, and mortgaged buyers need at least AED 2 million of their own equity. On the 50/50 plan, a buyer of a AED 4.1 million home passes AED 2 million paid towards the end of the construction period. Golden Visa rules change regularly, so check the current requirements, and read Hudayriyat Island Golden Visa: What Actually Qualifies for the details.

Who Nawayef Village suits

• Families who want a private home with outdoor space, schools nearby and a gated, walkable neighbourhood.
• Buyers stepping up from an apartment who want more room without moving to a standalone villa price point.
• Investors looking for a townhouse position on an island where this product type was previously unavailable.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nawayef Village the first community on Hudayriyat Island?

No. Nawayef Village is the first townhouse community on the island. The first freehold communities launched on Hudayriyat Island were Nawayef and Al Naseem, launched together as the first phase.

What types of homes are available in Nawayef Village?

Three- and four-bedroom townhouses and five-bedroom twin villas.

What is the starting price at Nawayef Village?

Modon lists a starting price of AED 4.1 million with a 50/50 payment plan.

When is the handover for Nawayef Village?

Handover is scheduled from Q1 2029.

Can foreigners buy in Nawayef Village?

Yes. Nawayef Village is freehold, so all nationalities can own property there.

Who is developing Nawayef Village?

Modon, the master developer of Hudayriyat Island. Our guide Who Is Developing Hudayriyat Island? explains what that means for the island.

Learn more

Explore the wider Nawayef development and the island's other communities, including Al Naseem, Bashayer, Hudayriyat Golf Estates and Wadeem Gardens. Details in this article are based on Modon's Nawayef Village page and Modon's launch announcement, and may change.

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