{
  "id": 8648400,
  "title": "The Wadi: What we know about the new Dh6 billion Yas Island community near Disney and Sphere",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/the-wadi-what-we-know-about-the-new-dh6-billion-yas-island-community",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-20T08:41:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/09/20/whats-the-wadi-the-new-dh6-billion-yas-island-community-near-disney/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Wadi is an upcoming Dh6 billion residential community situated along Yas Canal, a rapidly developing waterfront area in Abu Dhabi. The project, developed by Cosmo Developments in collaboration with Abu Dhabi-based Flag Holding Group and Reportage Group, aims to transform the area with 3,950 homes, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. The community will also feature commercial, recreational, and sports facilities, along with a hotel, all designed to blend harmoniously with the natural elements of a wadi. The Wadi's proximity to Yas Island's attractions, such as Ferrari World, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and the future Disney resort, will provide residents with easy access to a wide range of entertainment options. The development will take inspiration from the UAE's natural wadis, incorporating landscaping, water features, and outdoor spaces into its contemporary residential setting.",
  "summary": "A new Dh6 billion residential community called The Wadi has been announced for the Yas Canal area, bringing thousands of homes as well as a hotel, waterfront spaces and recreational facilities. The development comes as Yas Island prepares for a major expansion over the next few years, including the arrival of Disney's first theme park and resort in the Middle East and Sphere Abu Dhabi . The Wadi…",
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    "Dh6 billion residential community named The Wadi in Abu Dhabi",
    "3,950 homes ranging from studios to three-bedrooms planned",
    "Located near Yas Island attractions and future Disney resort"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "The Wadi: What we know about the new Dh6 billion Yas Island community near Disney and Sphere",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/the-wadi-what-we-know-about-the-new-dh6-billion-yas-island-community-8648509",
        "published": "2026-09-20T08:41:27.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}