Ohana Development Unveils Manchester City-Branded Residences in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s branded real estate landscape is set for a major addition following the announcement of a landmark partnership between Ohana Development and Manchester City Football Club.
The collaboration will deliver the first-ever Manchester City branded residential destination in the UAE capital, located along the Yas Canal waterfront. Spanning approximately 1.67 million square metres, the development will introduce a new category of luxury living that integrates global sports branding with high-end residential design. The project reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal as a destination for internationally branded communities and lifestyle-led real estate.
The project, titled Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, will be designed and developed entirely by Ohana Development. The community will translate the Manchester City brand into a residential environment through architecture, design language, and curated lifestyle elements aligned with the club’s global identity.
Positioned along the Yas Canal, the development benefits from proximity to Abu Dhabi’s key leisure, entertainment, and waterfront destinations. Yas Island continues to attract strong interest from both residents and investors due to its infrastructure, connectivity, and established lifestyle ecosystem.
Aligning Global Brand Power with Abu Dhabi’s Growth Vision
Speaking at the unveiling, Husein Salem, CEO of Ohana Development, described the project as a long-term contribution to Abu Dhabi’s evolving residential landscape.
He noted that the partnership reflects Ohana’s commitment to developing globally relevant, future-focused communities rooted in the emirate. The collaboration with Manchester City represents a strategic alignment between two brands that share a forward-looking vision and an emphasis on quality, performance, and global reach.
For Manchester City, the project represents a distinctive extension of the club’s brand beyond sport and into the residential and lifestyle sector.
Manchester City Football Club has maintained a strong and longstanding presence in Abu Dhabi through sporting, youth development, and community initiatives. Thousands of children participate annually in City Football Schools programmes across the emirate, while the Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup has become the region’s largest youth football tournament.
Beyond football, the club also engages in education and wellness initiatives, reinforcing its connection to the local community. The branded residences project builds on this foundation, translating Manchester City’s global identity into a permanent lifestyle destination.
Ferran Soriano, CEO of City Football Group, said the development represents a new way to experience the Manchester City brand, bringing it into a premium residential setting through a design-led and thoughtfully curated approach.
The announcement comes amid rising demand for branded residences across Abu Dhabi, particularly in waterfront and master-planned locations. Global brands are increasingly partnering with developers to deliver differentiated residential products that appeal to international buyers, end-users, and long-term investors.
Yas Island, with its established attractions and infrastructure, continues to play a central role in this trend. The addition of a globally recognised football brand further strengthens the island’s position as one of the capital’s most dynamic residential destinations.
Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana is expected to set a new benchmark for branded living in Abu Dhabi, combining international brand equity with local development expertise. As the capital continues to attract high-profile collaborations and lifestyle-driven projects, developments of this nature are likely to play an increasingly important role in shaping its real estate future.
