UAE-based Aldar Properties has awarded an early works contract worth Dh30 million ($8.2 million) for the first phase of Mayan, a luxury residential development located on Yas Island, to Abu Dhabi-based Dutch Foundation & Concrete Rehabilitation Company.

As per the deal, the engineering foundation company will immediately start work on shoring, piling and earthworks for Mayan’s 512 luxury apartments which are spread across five buildings and complete it within five months.

Mayan offers studios, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, as well as a select number of golf course homes and beach-front villas.

In addition to views of Yas Island’s blue waters and natural mangroves, and lush fairways of Yas Links golf course, residents will benefit from the community’s multiple swimming pools, children play areas, gymnasiums and retail outlets.

Mayan is also minutes away from Yas Island’s leisure and entertainment destinations, including Yas Mall, Yas Marina, Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Yas Waterworld.