Abu Dhabi unveils Fahid Island, an $11B wellness-first coastal community

Fahid Island, a $40-billion UAE-dirham (about $11B) wellness-focused development by Aldar Development, is rising on Abu Dhabi’s coast between Saadiyat and Yas Islands. Set to fully open in 2029, the 11-km coastline project will host 6,000+ homes, Berm Park wellness corridors, 30% green space, gyms, spas, a retail promenade and watersports, plus a King’s College Wimbledon campus opening in 2028. The island (and the school) are certified by Fitwel, signaling health-focused design from the ground up rather than