What's Coming to Hudayriyat Island by 2032

Hudayriyat Island is entering its next phase. The five-year outlook presented alongside Wadeem Gardens points to what the island can expect by 2032: 6 international schools, 11 community retail centres and malls, 2 office parks, 2 golf courses, 3 marinas, 3 luxury hotels, 6 sports facilities, 2 healthcare centres, 5 early learning centres and 3 beach clubs.

Here is what each addition means for the people who will live, work and spend time on the island.

Hudayriyat Island 2032: the list

• 6 international schools
• 11 community retail centres and malls
• 2 office parks
• 2 golf courses
• 3 marinas
• 3 luxury hotels
• 6 sports facilities
• 2 healthcare centres
• 5 early learning centres
• 3 beach clubs

Why each addition matters

6 international schools

Schooling is usually the first question for families choosing where to live. Six international schools on the island means shorter school runs and more choice of curriculum. Modon's Wadeem Gardens plans list two international schools within that district.

11 community retail centres and malls

Everyday shopping close to home is what turns an island into a neighbourhood. Eleven retail centres point to shops, cafes and services spread across the communities, so daily errands don't mean a trip to the mainland.

2 office parks

Local workplaces shorten commutes for people who work on the island and give businesses that serve the community a base. Modon lists an office park among the amenities planned for the Wadeem Gardens district.

2 golf courses

Golf adds a lifestyle draw for residents and visitors alike. Hudayriyat Golf Estates is built around a 95-hectare golf course, with homes overlooking both fairway and water.

3 marinas

Marinas bring boating, waterfront dining and a working harbour to the coastline. The island already has a marina at the Marsana waterfront promenade, so more berths and waterfront venues extend something that exists today.

3 luxury hotels

Hotels bring visitors, events, dining and jobs, and give residents somewhere to host guests. Hospitality is already taking shape: the Bab Al Nojoum beachfront glamping resort is open, and Modon Hospitality has announced Olympia Resort Abu Dhabi, an active-lifestyle resort on the island.

6 sports facilities

Sport is central to the island's identity. Surf Abu Dhabi, Velodrome Abu Dhabi, 321Sports and OCR Park are already in place, and more facilities mean more ways to stay active close to home, plus a steady calendar of events.

2 healthcare centres

Healthcare within a short distance is a basic requirement for families and older residents alike. Modon has allocated plots on the island for healthcare facilities, and its Wadeem Gardens plans list healthcare centres among the district's amenities.

5 early learning centres

Nurseries and early learning centres near home make daily life easier for young families, and they are often the first service new residents look for.

3 beach clubs

Beaches are the island's signature, with 16 kilometres of them in the masterplan. Beach clubs add facilities, dining and family space along the water for those who want more than a day on the sand.

Why it matters: a complete island, not just a set of homes

Taken together, the list describes a self-contained island where schools, healthcare, shopping, work, sport and leisure sit within a short distance of home. That matters in three ways.

• Convenience: more of daily life happens on the island, which means fewer long drives and less time lost to routine errands.
• Community: shared places such as schools, clubs, beaches and retail centres are where neighbours meet, and a community with them feels established sooner.
• Long-term appeal: for anyone considering buying on the island, the amenity roadmap is worth weighing alongside price, location and handover dates.

These figures are an outlook, not a guarantee. Delivery is phased, and counts and timelines can change as plans are finalised, so treat 2032 as the direction of travel rather than a fixed schedule.

What is already on Hudayriyat Island today

The island is not starting from zero. According to Modon's island guide, the following are already in place:

• Surf Abu Dhabi, a wave facility and surf club
• Velodrome Abu Dhabi, an indoor cycling arena with a rooftop track
• 321Sports, with a football pitch, athletics track and courts
• OCR Park, the UAE's largest permanent outdoor obstacle course
• The Marsana waterfront promenade, with a marina, splash park and skate park
• Bab Al Nojoum, a beachfront glamping resort
• 16 kilometres of beaches and a heritage trail of around 5.5 kilometres

For opening hours, see our guide Is Hudayriyat Beach Open?

Frequently asked questions

What is coming to Hudayriyat Island by 2032?

The five-year outlook lists 6 international schools, 11 community retail centres and malls, 2 office parks, 2 golf courses, 3 marinas, 3 luxury hotels, 6 sports facilities, 2 healthcare centres, 5 early learning centres and 3 beach clubs.

How many international schools are planned for Hudayriyat Island?

The outlook lists six international schools by 2032.

Will Hudayriyat Island have hotels and marinas?

Yes. The outlook lists three luxury hotels and three marinas, building on the Marsana marina and the Bab Al Nojoum resort that already operate on the island.

Who is developing Hudayriyat Island?

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

Are these plans guaranteed?

No. They are Modon's outlook, and delivery is phased. Counts and timelines can change as plans are finalised.

Learn more

Explore the island's communities: Bashayer, Al Naseem, Nawayef, Hudayriyat Golf Estates and Wadeem Gardens. For a sense of scale, read How Big Is Hudayriyat Island? Details on existing facilities come from Modon's Hudayriyat Island guide.