Perla Prime is a residential building by Reportage Properties in Yas Bay on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. It holds 190 homes across 13 residential floors, in duplex apartments and triplex townhouses from one to four bedrooms. Prices start from AED 1.5 million. Construction is 31.6 percent complete.
Perla Prime at a glance
- Developer: Reportage Properties
- Location: Yas Bay, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Total units: 190
- Unit types: 1 to 4 bedroom duplex apartments and triplex townhouses
- Starting price: AED 1,500,000
- Plot area: 5,997.15 square metres
- Residential floors: 13
- Construction progress: 31.6 percent complete
- Ownership: Freehold, open to all nationalities
The thing that makes Perla Prime different
Almost every apartment building in the UAE sells single level homes. Perla Prime does not. The units here are duplexes across two floors and triplex townhouses across three.
That is a deliberate choice and it changes who the building is for. A duplex separates living space from sleeping space in a way a flat plate cannot. A triplex townhouse gives a villa layout inside a tower footprint on a waterfront island where land for actual villas has run out.
For resale it matters because there is almost no directly comparable stock on Yas Island. Comparison pricing is harder to argue against when there is nothing to compare it to.
Where Perla Prime sits on Yas Island
Yas Bay is the waterfront quarter on the southern edge of Yas Island, alongside the Etihad Arena and the Yas Bay Waterfront promenade.
Travel times published by the developer:
- Ferrari World, 5 minutes
- Etihad Arena, 5 minutes
- Yas Mall, 10 minutes
- Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, 10 minutes
- Yas Waterworld, 10 minutes
Abu Dhabi International Airport is roughly 15 minutes by car. Downtown Abu Dhabi is around 25 minutes. Dubai is around 55 minutes on the E11.
Prices and the entry point
Entry is AED 1.5 million. That is below Perla Waves at AED 1.9 million, and the reason is stage rather than quality. Perla Prime is at 31.6 percent complete while Perla Waves is at 92.69 percent.
An earlier stage building is priced for the wait and the risk you carry during it. That is the trade you are making, and you should make it knowingly.
We do not publish a price per square foot for this project. The developer does not release a size band we can verify against registered sales. On enquiry we send the live availability sheet with the exact size, floor, layout and price for each unit still held.
Amenities
- Large swimming pool
- Gymnasium
- Barbecue area
- Landscaped areas
The list is short and that is normal for Yas Island. The island itself carries the leisure offer. Residents are minutes from the Etihad Arena, the Yas Bay promenade restaurants, Yas Beach and four theme parks.
Construction progress and handover
Reportage reports Perla Prime at 31.6 percent complete. That is early to mid stage. The structure is rising, but there is meaningful build time left.
Two consequences for a buyer. Payment terms at this stage are usually longer and easier than on near finished stock, and the price is lower. Against that you carry construction and delivery risk for longer, and you buy from drawings rather than from a finished unit.
Reportage has not published a fixed handover date. We confirm the current expected date in writing with the developer before any reservation.
Who Perla Prime suits
Buyers who want a villa layout on Yas Island. The triplex townhouse is the closest thing to a house in Yas Bay.
Investors with a longer horizon. Buying at 31.6 percent complete means a lower entry and a longer payment runway, if you can wait.
Buyers who want scarcity. 190 units of duplex and triplex stock is a small pool in a market of flat plate apartments.
It suits you less if you need to move in soon or want to inspect the finished home before committing. For that, Perla Waves at 92.69 percent complete is the better fit.
Yas Island as an investment location
Yas Island is a master planned destination developed by Aldar and Miral. Its entertainment assets are built and operating rather than promised. Ferrari World opened in 2010, Yas Waterworld in 2013, Warner Bros World in 2018 and the Etihad Arena in 2021.
The demand driver already exists, which is the main argument for the island over an emerging district.
Abu Dhabi charges no annual property tax. Registration is 2 percent of the purchase price against 4 percent in Dubai.
How to buy Perla Prime through Cresco
Cresco Real Estate is a RERA licensed brokerage, ORN 34288. We hold developer authorisation to sell Reportage inventory across the UAE.
- We send the live availability sheet with unit number, floor, layout, size and price
- We confirm the payment plan and the handover date in writing from the developer
- We show you what comparable Yas Island homes have actually registered at
- We walk you through the reservation, the SPA and the Abu Dhabi registration steps
Call or WhatsApp us and we will send the current Perla Prime availability the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Perla Prime located?
Perla Prime is in Yas Bay on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 5 minutes from Ferrari World and the Etihad Arena.
How much does a home at Perla Prime cost?
Prices start from AED 1.5 million. The final price depends on layout, size and floor. We send the live availability sheet on enquiry.
How many units are in Perla Prime?
190 homes across 13 residential floors, in 1 to 4 bedroom duplex apartments and triplex townhouses.
What is a triplex townhouse?
A home laid out over three levels with internal stairs, inside the building rather than as a standalone house. It gives a villa style separation of space on a plot where villas are not possible.
When will Perla Prime be handed over?
Reportage reports construction at 31.6 percent complete and has not published a fixed handover date. We confirm the current expected date in writing with the developer before any reservation.
Can foreigners buy at Perla Prime?
Yes. Yas Island is a designated investment zone in Abu Dhabi, so all nationalities can own freehold.
What is the difference between Perla Prime, Perla Waves and Perla Heights?
They are three separate Reportage buildings on Yas Island. Perla Prime holds 190 duplex and triplex homes from AED 1.5 million at 31.6 percent complete. Perla Waves holds 115 units from AED 1.9 million at 92.69 percent complete. Each has its own plot, unit mix and stage.
Who is the developer of Perla Prime?
Reportage Properties, an Abu Dhabi developer that builds and delivers its own projects across the UAE.
More about Yas Island
Read the Cresco area guide to Yas Island. Prices, rental yields, handover timelines, schools, commute times and what actually sells there.
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