Marriott International Signs Deal for JW Marriott Residences Abu Dhabi, Yas Island

TARAF, the real estate division of Yas Holding, and Steppe signed an agreement with Marriott International to launch JW Marriott Residences Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, a branded residential development on Yas Island. EIN Presswire reported the agreement, which runs through the joint venture of TARAF and Steppe.

What the Yas Island Residences Include

The project is set directly on the beach with the golf course alongside it, between the Arabian Gulf and the surrounding fairways. Yas Island is approximately 15 minutes by road from Zayed International Airport and around 30 minutes from central Abu Dhabi. Residents will be connected to Yas Marina, Yas Mall, Yas Marina Circuit and the island's leisure and entertainment attractions.

The architecture and interiors draw on Abu Dhabi's landscape, light, craft and heritage, expressed through natural materials, tactile details and a restrained contemporary aesthetic. The design follows JW Marriott's principles of Architectural Awe, Serene Spaces, Elements of Nature and Warm Touches. Amenities include a residents' lounge, fitness centre, steam and sauna facilities, treatment and relaxation spaces, meeting spaces, golf simulator and games area, media room, children's activity area and guest suites.

Low Ping, Group CEO of Yas Holding, said: "Our objective is to ensure JW Marriott's philosophy is integrated throughout the design and experience of the project. At TARAF, we are focused on translating that philosophy into a distinctive residential experience, from the relationship with nature and light to thoughtfully considered spaces for wellbeing and connection, while bringing the design ethos and meticulous attention to detail that define our developments."

Jaidev Menezes, Regional Vice President – Mixed-Use Development, EMEA at Marriott International, said: "JW Marriott Residences extends the brand's approach to thoughtful hospitality beyond a stay and into everyday life. This marks our second collaboration with TARAF, following the sold-out W Residences Abu Dhabi – Al Maryah Island. With Abu Dhabi's first JW Marriott Residences, owners can expect a distinctive lifestyle shaped by genuine service, curated amenities and meaningful opportunities for connection, all designed to support wellbeing and enrich everyday living."

Cem Habib, Steppe Capital Board Member, said: "This location brings together two of Yas Island's defining landscapes: the blue of the waterfront and the green of the fairways. Combined with its proximity to the wider experiences of the island, it creates an exceptional setting for residential living."

Marriott's Recent Expansion Moves

On October 7, 2026, Marriott International signed an agreement with FICO Corporation to bring seven hotels to Thailand, adding 1,262 keys across Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, WebWire reported. The deal includes the expansion of JW Marriott and debuts of citizenM, Four Points Flex and Series by Marriott.

On October 13, 2026, Marriott International opened City Express by Marriott Udaipur Nathdwara Highway, its first hotel in India, on the Udaipur-Nathdwara Highway, WebWire reported. On October 14, 2026, SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Leeds, Ala., was set to open on October 21, Yahoo reported, developed and managed by Jackson Hospitality Services as the company's first Marriott property near Barber Motorsports Park.