Erling Haaland buys a five-bedroom Abu Dhabi villa where homes average $2.9 million; his father has bought one in the same development |

Erling Haaland’s latest property purchase takes him beyond the familiar surroundings of Manchester, with the Norwegian striker acquiring a five-bedroom villa at a residential development bearing his club’s name in Abu Dhabi. The project, Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, is being built beside Yas Canal and combines private homes with sports facilities and amenities linked to the Premier League club. The price Haaland paid has not been disclosed, although the developer puts the average cost of a five-bedroom villa in the scheme at AED 10.7 million, equivalent to about US$2.9 million, as reported by The Mansion Global. His purchase was announced as the development prepared to open sales for its second phase.

Haaland reveals five-bedroom Abu Dhabi villa purchase

The 26-year-old footballer revealed the purchase in a video message screened during the launch of the project’s second phase. The developer subsequently confirmed that he had acquired a five-bedroom property intended for his family. His remarks also indicated that the move would bring him closer to his father, Alfie Haaland, the former Manchester City player, who has bought a home in the same development.“We will be neighbors in Abu Dhabi,” Haaland said in the message, adding that he had bought a house and that his father had done the same. The announcement offered a glimpse of the personal connection behind the transaction, though neither the player nor the developer disclosed the exact villa he had selected or the amount paid.The purchase is part of a wider development carrying Manchester City’s branding into the residential property market.

What a five-bedroom villa costs at Yas Residences

Ohana has put the average price of a five-bedroom villa at AED 10.7 million, or approximately US$2.9 million. That figure provides an indication of the development’s price range, but it is not a confirmed valuation of Haaland’s individual property. The developer has not released the terms of his purchase. The footballer’s earnings offer some context for the scale of the acquisition. As reported by The Mansion Global, he reportedly receives a base salary of £525,000 a week at Manchester City, equivalent to around US$693,435, placing him alongside Spain’s Lamine Yamal among the world’s most highly valued players.

A waterfront community with more than 2,000 homes

Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana is under construction alongside Yas Canal. The completed scheme is expected to contain more than 2,000 residences, ranging from detached villas and townhouses to waterfront penthouses and apartments. Delivery is planned in stages, with the wider project scheduled to be handed over by 2029.Its facilities are intended to extend beyond the usual offering of a residential compound. According to the developer, the community will include a Manchester City training academy, football pitches and fitness facilities. A City Lounge and City Cafe will also form part of the development, bringing the club’s identity into shared social spaces.Residents are expected to have access to tennis and basketball courts, a skate park, climbing walls, a parkour area and a karting arena. Walking and cycling routes are planned throughout the community, while a marina sports club is intended to provide opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing. Recovery and wellbeing facilities, including hydrotherapy, cryotherapy and oxygen therapy, are also listed among the planned amenities.

First phase sold out ahead of the next release

The second phase of sales is scheduled to open on 19 October 2026. According to Ohana, the first phase sold out within 72 hours of its launch earlier in the year. The developer’s account suggests that the initial release attracted buyers quickly, although it does not establish how many purchasers were drawn specifically by the club’s branding or what proportion of buyers were international investors.The timing also coincides with continued investment and tourism development on Yas Island. Disney announced plans for Disneyland Abu Dhabi in 2025, marking a proposed first theme park for the company in the Middle East. The announcement generated interest among local property professionals, who anticipated that the attraction could support demand and influence property values in the surrounding area.

Haaland’s new Abu Dhabi home and Manchester City’s ongoing legal battle

Haaland’s property announcement arrives while Manchester City remains involved in a high-profile dispute over alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations. An independent commission found the club guilty of more than 100 alleged breaches, according to the report, while Manchester City has denied wrongdoing and appealed the ruling.There is no indication that the proceedings are connected to Haaland’s purchase in Abu Dhabi. The villa acquisition is a separate property transaction, announced through the residential project’s launch activities. For now, the financial details remain limited to the developer’s average price for five-bedroom homes and Haaland’s confirmation that he has bought a property. With the development due to be completed in phases by 2029, the villa places the striker and his family among the early owners associated with Manchester City’s branded residential venture in Abu Dhabi.Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information. The Times of India has not independently verified the reported purchase, and the price of Erling Haaland’s villa has not been publicly disclosed.