Al Raha Beach

Al Raha Beach is a subdivision of Al Raha district in Abu Dhabi. It spans 11 km along coastline and adjacent to Khalifa City A, new residential suburb of Abu Dhabi. Opposite the shoreline Al Raha Beach is limited by Highway E11 – a road to Dubai. Also, it has Yas Island and Abu Dhabi International airport at its neighborhood. Al Raha Beach de-lux development belongs to Aldar Properties company, one of the major foremost authorities in real estate market of Middle East.

The district covers 5,2 mln m2 and intended to accommodate about 120.000 residents in 3000 properties.

Flagship communities of Al Raha Beach comprise Al Bandar, Al Muneera and Al Zeina. Besides, there are Muzoon Building and Lamar Residence.

About district of Abu Dhabi – Al Raha Beach

Al Bandar features a promenade with plenty of restaurants with international cuisine, a sea-overlooking plaza, a first-rate marina, a number of hotels and night clubs. It offers a chick contemporary lifestyle, especially charming for the young. Residential properties vary from studios to 6-bedroom penthouses.

Al Muneera is a new business center at Al Raha Beach, here are located office buildings, provided with perfect infrastructure. It is of the highest demand among renters, because many would like to live next to their offices and not wasting much time for transport. The majority of the tenants are the Europeans.

Al Zeina is a community with 500 m long beach, a retail street with different stores and markets, awesome waterside restaurants, landscaped gardens and dancing fountains.

Al Muneera and Al Zeina have pick and choice of townhouses, apartments and podium villas, most of them overlooking the sea.

All communities at Al Raha are equipped with district cooling systems. Most of the multi-storied apartments complexes have parking spaces for their dwellers, and there are a few public parking lots. As a rule, the 1st hour is free and the next hours are charged.

The experts recognized the quality of Al Raha Beach premises, e.g. the Al Bandar multi-apartment block had won the Best Apartments Award at the Arabian Property Awards.

Prices for rent and sale

Al Raha Beach properties include apartments with 1-4 bedrooms, exclusive penthouses, townhouses featuring 3, 4 bedrooms, 1-5-bedroom duplexes and villas including 3-6 bedrooms.

An unfurnished studio apartment, 51 m2, can be rented for USD 13.069; AED 48.000; RUB 916.670 yearly.

A 1-bedroom apartment, 95 m2, at Al Raha Lofts purchased at starting USD 193.783; AED 711.756; RUB 13.592.612.

ROI forecast is estimated to 7,4% for studio, 7,1% for 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, and 6,5% for 3-bedroom villa.

Dining & Shopping

There is a large supermarket, supplying residents with essentials, in every community: "Spinneys" at Al Bandar, "Carrefour" at Al Muneera and "Waitrose" at Al Zeina.

Beach Plaza in Al Muneera hosts to the market and numerous cafes and restaurants with national cuisines, eateries for vegetarians, coffee shops, even gluten-free dining. Interesting to visit may appear Hanoy Naturally (Vietnamese cuisine), Berri's UAE restaurant where late dinners are served, Zuwadeh Jdoudna Restaurant (Lebanese cuisine), bistro Leopold's of London, Nando's Al Zeina offering chicken dishes, set in Al Zeina community.

In the Emirates liquor-licensed bars and restaurants are usually located at the major hotels. Considering Al Raha Beach nightlife is concentrated mainly in Al Bandar quarters. Pacifico Tiki Dining and Lounge, Ornina Arabian Lounge are quite popular with the guests.

For more shopping opportunities head to nearby Yas Mall and Gardens Plaza. Retail clothing, electronics, jewelry and other stores are complemented by a good selection of dining options and venues for kids.

Economic Apparel

Al Raha Beach is considered to be one of the most prestigious parts of Abu Dhabi. It is so far very popular among both renters and investors. The prices for real estate in this district are mid-ranking in relation to corresponding up-market housing in the capital. An average ROI coefficient was above 7% in 2019.

An accessible location, premium business centers, luxury residential blocks with top range amenities and own beachfront represent the main constituents of its success.

Still under development Al Raha Beach offers lucrative investing prospects and promises to grow into a very significant and prosperous part of the Emirates capital:

1. 11 km of coastline with promenades and beaches;
2. 12 communities overlooking maritime landscape;
3. first-rate office centers, including an astonishing round-shape building of Aldar's HQ, hosting blue chip international and local companies;
4. located opposite to Yas Island, the №1 entertainment hub with F1 race track, Ferrari World, Warner Bros., golf courses and etc.;
5. 20 minutes to Abu Dhabi center;
6. 20 minutes to Saadiyat Island – new cultural landmark of Abu Dhabi, where an art gallery, museums and educational establishments will be housed;
7. 35 minutes to Abu Dhabi Corniche public beach.

Forward going development is altering general outlay of the city and in no time Al Raha Beach will become a new heart of Abu Dhabi.

Transportation

Transportation links of the entire community are noted as upscale as well. In 2015 the development was singled out by MEED (a media brand, Middle East business intelligence) for "National Transport Project of the Year", praising excellent communications being developed within the district.

High-speed transport deserves mentioning indeed, as inland transit light rail perfectly saves the time. Water taxis, ferries, "jet cat" catamarans, circulating along numerous canals carry the passengers to nearby locations or any place in the city. In particular cases that turns out be faster than by car on land.

Al Bandar marina is 131-berth and available 24/7 for all the yachts types up to 40 m. length. The marina is entered from deep water and has linkage to Abu Dhabi waterways.

Pedestrians take pleasure in strolling along conveniently interconnected walkways and a tree-lined promenade complete with the sea view.

Sports, Health & Entertainment

When having swum and sunbathed at the beaches in Al Muneera and Al Zeina you may go to Al Bandar Marina and train waterskiing or wakeboarding under the guidance of Halla Walla Watersports Club.

Stream of entertainments is delivered by the 5-star hotel with same name, as the district has, Al Raha Beach Hotel. It occupies quite a large area and owns a private beach where. The operator provides the facilities for water activities and organizes fishing, diving, сanoeing, snorkeling. The restaurants within the hotel premises, like McGettigan's, Azure, etc. regularly hold theme dinners, living performances and shows.

Each community takes care of providing running and biking tracks and fitness studios for the residents to keep in shape. Apart from that, here are located some clubs and centers where you can practice various kinds of sports, including popular yoga, work-out or martial arts.

Maximum of extreme and relaxing leisure experiences you may try at Yas Island. Easily reached within 15 minutes from Al Raha Beach communities it unveils Gateway Park, Yas Marina and Yacht Club, Yas Links Golf Club, Ferrari World and Yas Marina Circuit.

Seeking for medical attention you may go to Dar Al Shifaa Hospital, Burjeel Medical Center in Al Zeina or choose treatment at major Tajmeel Specialized Medical Center and Health plus Family Medical Center.

The district situated on 5.2 million square metres. The AL Raha Beach population estimated to be around 120,000 residents with over 3,000 apartments, townhouses and villas. It is a mix-used modern district with residential and commercial buildings and 11 kilometres long waterfront.

The master plan includes plans infrastructure, streetscapes, land use and community facilities. Work on the project commenced in 2005.

The master developer of Al Raha Beach is Aldar Properties. The company is a leading development and investment company in the Middle East with an impressive portfolio of implemented projects and ongoing ones. Aldar Properties owns 90 % of real estate in Abu Dhabi and has a great impact on the shape of the city.