Al Shamkha

About the Area

Located far from central Abu Dhabi, Al Shamkha is a large residential neighbourhood. The major highway in UAE, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road (E311) borders on the north-eastern side, it actually starts from Al Shamkha Community. Along the northern length of the community, Sweihan Road leads towards the outskirts of Abu Dhabi.

Strategically located away from the city and closer to the industrial area of Mussafah, the residential community will house around 22,000 people when it is completed.

Taking over an area of 419,000 sq. ft, Al Shamkha is located 40 km away from Downtown Abu Dhabi. The area was redeveloped in 2016, and the project has been coordinated between the UPC, the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport, Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA), and the Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada).

Transport Connectivity

Located far from Downtown Abu Dhabi, Al Shamkha is a large residential neighbourhood, where one of the major highways in UAE; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) borders on the north-eastern side. Along the northern length of the community is Sweihan Road, which travels around the outskirts of the Emirati capital. Downtown Abu Dhabi is located within a 30-minute drive, while Dubai can be reached in less than an hour.

In terms of public transport, the closest bus stops are Al Khayr St / Stop 30854, Al Khayr St / Al Mawrid St and Shk, and Rashid Bin Saeed St / Mohammed Bin Khalifa St are located a 5–15 minute walk away.

However, it might be more convenient to travel via private vehicle, as owners of villas in Al Shamkha will be provided with parking for at least one car, and residents of multi-apartment buildings in the area will have access to one parking space per apartment.

Social Infrastructure

Al Shamkha has all the necessary amenities for a comfortable life situated in the area. There are a great number of supermarkets nearby, such as Noor Al Izdihar Supermarket, SPAR hypermarket and Zenith Supermarket, as well as small retail stores. Nabras al Shaebi Restaurant and Tea Time Cafeteria can be reached within several minutes, while Gazebo Restaurant and Maroosh Restaurant are a 30-minute drive away.

Among the closest educational institutions one can consider are Al Yasat Private School, offering the American curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 10, Al Reeyada International School which follows the British curriculum, Al Qimma School, and ABC Private School. Mohammed Bin Zayed University and Abu Dhabi University are a 20-minute drive from Al Shamkha.

Those who are into sports will appreciate the modern Baniyas Sports and Culture Club, as well as Fitness First and Arabian Village Gym. If you have a medical emergency, the residents can find numerous clinics in Al Shamkha, for example Burjeel Medical Center – Al Shahama, Sama Al Shamkha Medical Center and Shamkha Medical Center are all located within the neighbourhood. The closest hospitals, Mafraq Hospital and Al Salama One Day Surgery Centre in Baniyas, can be found just a 15-minute drive away.

Several beautiful mosques are located in the area. The most popular one is Habeeb Bin Zaid Mosque, which is located within walking distance from the center of Al Shamkha. Other mosques such as Abu Sa'eed Mosque, SH-16 Central Mosque and Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque are within close proximity from any part of the area.

There are also several churches, including St. Paul's Church, The Mar Thoma Church and The Armenian Church of Abu Dhabi which are all approximately 20 minutes away.

Economical Attractiveness

Purchasing a unit in Al Shamkha is the perfect option for those wishing to live away from the hustle and bustle of Abu Dhabi. A wide range of residential and commercial units which can be purchased by foreigners, are located in the area.

Al Shamkha has a wide variety of properties available for every need, which include small apartments and townhouses, as well as luxury villas of various sizes and layouts.

Apartments in Al Shamkha are popular among young professionals, as a studio with a living area of 550 sq. ft can be rented for AED 15,000 (USD 4,000) annually, while the price of renting 1 and 2-bedroom apartments with a floor plan area starting from 1,000 sq. ft is AED 24,000 (USD 7,000) and AED 26,000 (USD 7,000) per year, respectively.

However, families with children may prefer more spacious villas. Renting a 3-bedroom villa with a living area of 2,250 sq. ft will cost you AED 90,000 (USD 25,000) per year. The selling price of a villa with an area of 3,240 sq. ft is AED 2,680,000 (USD 730,000).

Owning a residential property in Al Shamkha is a profitable investment, as a standard 5-bedroom villa is estimated to provide you with an ROI of 2.8% per year. Spacious and more luxurious 8-bedroom properties will bring an ROI of 5.2%.

Sights & Entertainment Activities

Residents of Al Shamkha will have access to a great number of amenities located within a 5–20 minute drive from the area, which include:

Al Shamkha Mall with a giant Lulu Hypermarket, a food court and several retail stores, Makani Al Shamkha Shopping Center which offers a wide variety of local fashion stores, as well as jewellery, household and electronics products, and Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Mazyad Mall and Dalma Mall.

Al Asayl Racing & Equestrian Club is the best place to learn or practise horse riding, as well as visit horseracing events.

Yas Beach is one of the closest beaches to Al Shamkha, and is located in the entertainment center of the Emirati capital; Yas Island. This is an ideal place to relax with your close ones while swimming in the waters of the Arabian Gulf and sunbathing on the beautiful white sands.