Sidra by Aldar Properties

About the project

Sidra is a residential complex that is part of the Al Raha Gardens community, created by Aldar Properties back in 2019. The developer is a leading development company of elite projects in Abu Dhabi, including Yas Island, Al Raha Beach, World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, and many others. 

Real estate in the Sidra complex is presented by villas and townhouses with 3–5 bedrooms, and the residences within the development are distinguished by their traditional Arabic style. The living area of townhouses vary from 2,744 sq. ft to 3,111 sq. ft, and villas range from 2,530 sq. ft to 4,800 sq. ft.

The residences offer modern technical systems and come with terraces, balconies and built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms. Properties are also provided with staff quarters. 

Key advantages 

Each residence in Sidra has its own parking for 2–3 cars. Among the facilities within the complex, is a central air conditioning system, round-the-clock security, landscaped gardens with walking paths, playgrounds, as well as a wellness centre with a swimming pool and a spa. For the convenience of residents and to keep everything in working order, maintenance services are available within the community.

Infrastructure 

The residential community of Sidra has a well-developed infrastructure, including shops, supermarkets, hospitals and kindergartens. For shopping, you can visit one of the two nearest shopping centres — Gardens Plaza or Al Raha Mall. Supermarkets within a 20-minute walking distance include Carrefour Supermarket and The Grocer UAE. The abovementioned supermarkets can be reached within 5 minutes’ by car.

The closest nurseries to Sidra include Sunny Meadows Montessori Nursery Khalifa Branch, Children's House Montessori, and Learning Spaces Nurseries. The nearest private schools are Yasmina British Academy and GEMS American Academy. Travel time to these educational institutions takes around 10–15 minutes by car. 

Medical facilities within the immediate vicinity of the Sidra complex include Al Noor Hospital Medical Center, ALBAWADI MEDICAL CENTER, and Amana Healthcare Medical & Rehabilitation Hospital. Hospitals are just a 5-minute drive from the residential complex.

Sidra is located in the Al Raha Gardens community in Khalifa City. Residents of the complex have easy access to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St, which provides fast connectivity to any part of the emirate. Abu Dhabi International Airport can be reached within 15 minutes by car, which will be an advantage for business professionals who need to make frequent business trips. 

Nearby attractions include Al Forsan International Sports Resort, which can be reached within 10 minutes’ by car. This huge sports complex offers horseback riding, go-karting, paintball, a gym, water sports and cafes.

Residents of Sidra can easily reach the entertainment centre of the UAE capital — Yas Island, which is home to world-famous attractions such as Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Beach, Yas Marina Abu Dhabi and Yas Links Abu Dhabi. Yas Island is a 20-minute drive from the Sidra Complex.

Economic attractiveness 

The Sidra community combines privacy and tranquility with the accessibility of well-developed social infrastructure. The close proximity of the airport makes the complex a popular destination for those who come to the emirate for business purposes. The Sidra community attracts both families with children and business professionals.

Real estate in the Sidra community is freehold, which allows both local and foreign investors to purchase real estate here. As of Q3 2023, the average rental cost of a three-bedroom townhouse in Al Raha Gardens is AED 139K (USD 38K) per year. A three-bedroom villa can be rented for AED 145K (USD 40K) per year. The ROI constitutes about 6% per annum, which is quite a high indicator for this type of real estate.