Gate City

Economic appeal of Abu Dhabi Gate City

The area has a strategic location in the capital. Its name was changed from Officers City to Gate City, since it is positioned at one of the key entrances to Abu Dhabi's main island. The district also serves as a link between other principal areas in the capital, including Khalifa City A, Mohammed Bin Zayed City and the upcoming Capital District.

One of the main Abu Dhabi Gate City's appealing factors is proximity to the main hubs of Abu Dhabi, which allows the residents to reach all city's leisure destinations with no more than a 15-minute drive.

Another factor is the villas' amenities, such as private gardens, pools, beaches, 24/7 security surveillance, fitness centers and various sports courts.

Rent

Three-bedroom apartments' rent starts at AED 130K per year or USD 350K. Six-bedroom rent will be not less than AED 350K or USD 95K.

Sale

Three-bedroom villas can be found for sale starting at AED 2.8M (USD 762K). 8+bedroom units start at AED 13M (USD 3.5M).

Return on investment

The district has a relatively high return on investment for villas. Three- and four-bedroom villas bring around 4,6%, while 5-bedroom yield 2,5%.

Best developments

Mangrove Village

The waterfront villa community in Abu Dhabi Gate City comprises 310 villas in 4- and 5-bedroom configurations. Al-Ain Holding developed this project with the private marina and health club and created an ideal community for families with an upscale lifestyle. The villas come with balconies, private pools, spacious backyard gardens, maid and driver's quarters.

The district amenities and services include:

• 24 Hrs Security and Maintenance
• Concierge
• Covered Parking
• Private Beach
• Steam room and sauna
• Adult and Kids Pool
• Kids Play Area and Nursery
• Waterfront cafe
• Football, basketball, and tennis courts
• Male and female gym facilities

Seashore Villas

The community features 236 units consisting of two- to four-bedroom villas and penthouses, developed by Green Emirates Properties. It is a waterfront residential compound with landscaped gardens.

Seashore Villas provides:

• 24/7 security
• Modern gym (including a steam room and sauna)
• Squash court
• Two swimming pools
• Sports courts
• Two children's playground
• Mosque
• Private reading room
• Nursery
• Cafe and shops

The complex is an ideal home for families who enjoy a calm but active environment with a great location.

Things to do

Being already completed, the district has its own infrastructure with numerous supermarkets, schools and clinics.

Supermarkets and Malls

There are Spinneys near Mangrove Village's entrance and Rich & Fresh Supermarket in the Seashore Villas vicinity. Al Maqtaa district supermarkets are a 7-minute drive away.

Dalma Mall can be reached within 10 minutes. It is a massive mall with 100+ retail venues, a food court and a 14-screen cinema.

Nurseries, Schools and Universities

Nurseries in the area are Orange Seeds Nursery, Aalm Semsem Nursery, Kidz Venture Nursery, Creative Kids Academy.

Al Marwah School and Hunain School are public schools in the district. Both offer the UAE Ministry of Education's (MoE) curriculum. Other schools in the vicinity include ADNOC Schools with the American curriculum and high-quality education from KG1 to GR 12. Following both the British curriculum and the International Baccalaureate curriculum, British International School is another option.

Khalifa University, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi University, and Al Ain University of Science & Technology can be reached within a 15-minute drive from the area.

Clinics

Al Emarat Hospital is the leading medical facility in the area. LLH Hospital in Mussafah is five minutes away by the car. There are several medical facilities and clinics in close vicinity, such as Al Maqtaa Healthcare Center, Aster Clinic, Canadian Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Archer Dental & Dermatology Center.

Landmarks and Activities

Al Forsan International Sports Resort can be reached within a 15-minute drive. The first-of-its-kind sporting resort in the Middle East offers fun activities and entertainment for all ages and skill levels, including shooting, equestrian pursuits, motorsports, paintball, and wakeboarding, water-skiing, and more, all in one destination.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the most well-known landmarks in the city, is just a 5-minute drive away. It's one of the six biggest mosques in the world and as an exclusion opens its doors not only for Muslims but for non-Muslims as well, as a part of a free tour.

Conclusion

1. Abu Dhabi Gate City is a luxurious waterfront community mainly consisting of villas.
2. Those looking for apartments may not find too many options.
3. Previously it was called Officer City, so do not get surprised if somebody calls it like that.
4. The district is one of the key entrances to the main island. It acts as a connection between other key areas in the capital, allowing its residents to reach the central city's hubs quickly.
5. Three-bedroom apartments' rent starts at AED 130K (USD 350K) per year. Their sale price starts at AED 2.8M (USD 762K). The average ROI is around 4.5%, which is relatively high for villas.
6. The community is completed, so there is no lack of villas for sale suitable to all wallets and needs.