Man City flats to be built in Gulf hols hotspot with surprising starting price and rising to £6m

MANCHESTER City fans after a big-money transfer can buy club-themed luxury homes in Abu Dhabi. The minted Prem giants, once branded “noisy neighbours” by former Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, are to open their first residential complex in their owners’ home country. Manchester City are set to open their first themed residential complex in Abu Dhabi The complex boasts a football academy for youngsters to try and follow top star Erling Haaland Credit: Getty Buyers can even join a football academy and dream of emulating City stars such as Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. The lavish development on the Yas Canal will include a mix of apartment, villas and houses ranging from one to five bedrooms, starting from £350,000 — and rising to almost £6million. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Buyers will have access to a Man City ­inspired sports complex, including rooftop football pitches and tactical match analysis rooms. The mini-city of over 2,000 homes will have an ultra-modern fitness centre. The lavish development on the Yas Canal will include a mix of apartment, villas and houses Residents will also have a private beach with man-made lagoon with top-notch restaurants on site Residents will also have a private beach with man-made lagoon. And fans get their own City Social Club and match-day terraces. The site will also boast top-notch restaurants plus a a watersports club and rooftop pools. Developer Ohana describe the development, still under construction, as “where football greatness meets waterfront luxury”. Most read in Sport Its website says: “Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana presents a rare opportunity to own a branded waterfront home in one of the Middle East’s most forward-looking destinations.” Comment now