Khalifa city A

Khalifa City (formerly known as Khalifa City A) is a residential complex developed by Aldar Properties. The development is located within a 20 minute drive from Abu Dhabi, along the highway to Dubai. According to the original plan, the development used to comprise three residential complexes — Khalifa City A, Khalifa City B and New Khalifa City. But as the construction continued, the developer decided to segregate these complexes and build three separate communities instead — Khalifa City, Shakhbout City and Zayed City.

Upon completion, Khalifa City will house more than 2,000 villas, 800 of which are already available for sale. Villas are divided into two types — four-bedroom (from AED 2,652,000) and six-bedroom (up to AED 6,600,000). The average rental price of these villas ranges from AED 85,000 for a four-bedroom unit to AED 250,000 for a six-bedroom unit. As for the apartments in Khalifa City, these are only available to rent. The average monthly rental ranges from AED 16,000 for a studio up to AED 160,000 for a three-bedroom apartment.

Aldar Properties, the master developer of Khalifa City, is one of the most trusted real estate companies in the UAE. It has an impressive portfolio of commercial and residential properties, including some of the most popular off-plan properties in Abu Dhabi — Yas Acres, Alghadeer, Saadiyat Reserve, Alreeman and Water's Edge.

Amenities and Services

Khalifa City is a self-sufficient residential community designed to cater to all the needs of its residents. Apart from luxury villas, the complex features sports and entertainment facilities, banks (Union National Bank, Abu Dhabi National Bank), supermarkets (SPAR, Spinneys), retail outlets (Pink Shops), cafes and restaurants.

Khalifa City is a perfect place for families as it has its own kindergartens, several prestige schools (including American GEMS Academy and Canadian International School), universities (Khalifa University) and medical facilities (Mediclinic Khalifa City).

Thanks to its convenient location, residents of Khalifa City can quickly reach many of the popular entertainment and shopping venues of Abu Dhabi, including Al Raha Beach, dozens of restaurants and boutiques in Yas Mall on Yas Island and the famous Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island.

Transport Accessability

Khalifa City is located 14 miles to the east of Abu Dhabi, near Saadiyat Island and Yas Island. The residential complex is built next to the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Highway (E11), and is in close proximity to the airport and Al Ain Road. It takes about 15 minutes’ to get to Abu Dhabi International Airport, 20 minutes’ to Abu Dhabi's main island and about 90 minutes’ to Dubai. As for entertainment and shopping venues, Yas Island is just 10 minutes’ away, and Corniche Beach is a 25-minute drive away.

For comfortable living in Khalifa City, one should obtain their own car as almost every property has a dedicated parking lot. The location of the residential complex is very convenient, but there are not many public transport options — only two bus stops are located within walking distance.

Best Properties in Khalifa City A

Khalifa City includes several sub-communities, of which the most popular are Villa Compound, Al Forsan Village, Golf Gardens, Liwa Oasis Compound and Complex 8. Most of the villas have their own swimming pools, private gardens, terraces and private parking spaces.
Villa Compound is the most popular among buyers. This sub-community includes 3 to 6-bedroom villas of 3,100 to 6,800 square feet. The average rental price for these villas ranges from AED 130,000 for a three-bedroom unit to AED 250,000 for a six-bedroom unit.
Al Forsan Village offers four-bedroom villas of 4,500 to 10,000 square feet with prices starting from AED 5,699,000. Al Forsan Village is the second most popular neighbourhood in Khalifa City.
The next sought-after sub-community in Khalifa City is Golf Gardens which offers 4 to 6-bedroom villas with a living area from 3,600 square feet. Sale prices for villas in Golf Gardens start at AED 4,300,000 and rental prices start at AED 180,000 per year.
Other popular communities, such as Liwa Oasis Compound and Complex 8, offer four-bedroom villas to rent starting at AED 160,000 per year.

Why Invest in Khalifa City

According to the latest Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report for Q3 2020, Khalifa City is one of the most popular areas for renting and buying villas in the emirate. The residential complex is conveniently located close to some of Abu Dhabi's best shopping and entertainment centers, as well as Saadiyat Island and Yas Island. From supermarkets and banks to schools and universities, Khalifa City has everything to satisfy its residents' needs.
Compared to prestigious areas of the emirate, such as Yas Island and Al Reem Island, real estate in Khalifa City shows the highest return on investment in Abu Dhabi. In the first half of 2020, the average price per square foot was AED 652 and the return on investment in Khalifa City reached 4.9%.

Attractions Nearby

One of the main features of Khalifa City is its close proximity to many of Abu Dhabi's popular destinations. Residents of the complex can walk to the public park, go shopping at the famous Yas Mall in Yas Island (20 minutes' drive), or visit the beautiful beaches of Al Raha Beach (15 minutes' drive).
Al Forsan International Sports Resort is also not far from Khalifa City (10 minutes' drive). The resort offers a wide range of sports activities, such as target shooting, equestrianism, motor sports, paintball, wakeboarding, water skiing and much more.
Another popular attraction located nearby is the Abu Dhabi Golf Club (10 minutes' drive), which is considered to be one of the best golf clubs in the UAE with a 27-hole professional golf course, restaurants, lounge and pool bar.