Al Bateen, Al Ain

Al Bateen is a residential community in Al Ain located on the north-western end of the emirate. The neighbourhood enjoys a favourable location as it is close to important venues of the city. It contains apartments and villas in an affordable price range that are suitable for singles and families. In short, Al Bateen has various resources essential for living a peaceful and convenient life.

• A family-friendly district of Al Ain
• Residential properties include apartments and villas
• Located next to Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road
• Houses a wide range of facilities for a convenient lifestyle

Al Bateen is a family-friendly neighbourhood with all the essential amenities within the vicinity. It includes supermarkets, healthcare facilities, schools and mosques. In terms of residences, Al Bateen consists of apartments and villas in unique configurations. Although the community is located a bit far from the tourist attractions of the emirate, residents can take advantage of the road network to reach their destination.

Properties in Al Bateen feature a mix of apartments and villas. It consists of apartment buildings with 2 to 5-bedroom flats spread over an area ranging between 900 sq. ft. to 2,500 sq. ft. These units have a master bedroom with attached bathroom, a spacious living room, kitchen, built-in wardrobe in the bedroom, powder room and a balcony.

Al Bateen features 3 to 8-bedroom villas that cover an area of 2,500 sq. ft. to 29,899 sq. ft. The bedrooms in these houses are airy and come with an attached bathroom and built-in wardrobe. The living room, a separate dining room, an expansive hall, kitchen with cabinets and storeroom are other features of these villas. Living in a private residence means one can get a parking area and green space within the house.

Apartments for rent in Al Bateen are available in 3 and 5-bedroom configuration. The annual rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Al Bateen ranges between AED 40k to AED 60k while the spacious 5-bedroom flat is available in AED 70k for a year.

Villas for rent in Al Bateen are available in 3 to the 8-bedroom layout. One can rent a 4-bedroom villa in AED 70k to AED 100k for a year whereas the expansive 6-bedroom house can be leased out for a year in AED 95k to AED 180k.

Those who have private cars will find plenty of parking spaces in Al Bateen. Villas in the community come with parking areas for one or two vehicles while apartment buildings have basement or podium level parking. Visitors can avail street parking facilities for their cars.

The popular means of public transportation in Al Bateen is taxi service as the nearest bus stations are half an hour drive away from the community. Residents can hail private and online taxis to travel to their destination.

Al Bateen has a well-connected road network that provides ease for commuting to the neighbouring areas. Shakhboot Bin Sultan Street lies to the south and Hamdan Bin Mohammad Street runs along with the community from the north side. Both the streets connect the neighbourhood to the major highway of the emirate, Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road.

There are plenty of supermarkets in Al Bateen from where residents can buy grocery and daily usage products. Spinneys, Sama Al Batin Foodstuff Vegetables & Fruits and Noor Al Shuwaihi Grocery are a few of them. Other supermarkets nearby the community include Sabera Grocery, Wadi Al Maqam Supermarket and Qaser Al Maqam Supermarket. All these supermarkets are located within a 12-minute drive.

For Muslim residents, mosques in Al Bateen are located at short intervals. These include The Great White Mosque, Naser Bin Nekhra Al Khili Mosque and Saif Suhail Bin Kaltham Al Khili Mosque. They can head to Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque for congregational prayers. It is one of the reputable mosques in Al Ain that can accommodate 20,000 worshippers. The mosque is located a 15-minute drive away from the neighbourhood.

Christian community members can visit churches near Al Bateen in a 20-minute drive. These include Al Ain Evangelical Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church Al Ain.

The residential community is home to some of the reputable educational institutes including Al Saad Indian School, Liwa International School for Girls and Al Tomouh School. Al Saad Indian School in Al Bateen is a boarding school affiliated to the CBSE, New Delhi. The school has an indoor play area, library, arts and crafts room, music and dance room and laboratory. Liwa International School for Girls is the second school of Liwa International School in Al Ain region. The school follows the American curriculum to provide high-quality education for girls.

Residents can find some of the best schools in Al Ain in the neighbouring communities. The International School of Choueifat Al Ain, Al Manahil School and Al Dhafra Private School, are a few of them.

Since Asharej lies in proximity to Al Bateen, residents can find an abundance of higher educational institutes a short drive away. Abu Dhabi University Al Ain Campus, United Arab Emirates University and College of Medicine and Health Sciences are some of the top universities in Al Ain located near the community. Fatima College of Health Sciences in Tawam area offers graduate and postgraduate programs in Nursing, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy. The college is situated a 12-minute drive away.

Located within a 12-minute drive, Tawam Hospital and Medeor International Hospital are the best hospitals in Al Ain providing quality healthcare facilities. Tawam Hospital near Al Bateen is a 774-bed hospital offering services for urology, family medicine, paediatrics and gynaecology.

Other medical facilities nearby the community include Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi – Al Ain, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre and Lumiere Skin Clinic. All these clinics near Al Bateen are located an 11 to 14-minute drive away.

Ghafat Al Shwaihi lies to the north while Al Salamat is located towards the west of Al Bateen. The residential district of Al Marakhaniya is to the east and if you head further to the same direction, Al Jimi and Al Khabisi are situated there. Other nearby areas include Al Yahar and Al Maqam.

Souq Extra Al Bateen is situated on the eastern end of the neighbourhood. It is the only mall in Al Bateen spread over an area of 50,000 sq. ft. It has around 53 retail outlets distributed across the ground and first floor levels. Al Hajis Perfumes, New Look Medical Centre and Al Bateen Bookshop are a few of the stores in the mall. It also has a Spinney’s supermarket and a wide range of dining options. Residents can also head to some of the best malls in Al Ain in a short drive of 20-minutes. These include Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain Mall and Hili Mall.

The mall in the community, Souq Extra Al Bateen features a wide range of dining options including McDonald’s, Pizza Felice, Tim Hortons and Sandwichat & More Restaurant. In a short drive of 15-minutes, Al Jimi Mall is located where one can find some of the best restaurants in Al Ain. The mall is home to Solidaire, Jehangir’s and The Coffee Club. Solidaire offers authentic Levantine cuisine while Jehangir’s serve traditional Mughlai dishes.

Residents can visit beaches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the residential community is located far away from the coastline of the emirate. The nearest beaches include JBR Beach, Al Raha Beach and Yas Beach.

Qasr Al Muwaiji is one of the notable landmarks near Al Bateen. It was home to the generations of the Al Nahyan family and saw the birth of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The fort has an exhibition hall with historical and traditional displays. Besides the exhibition space, Qasr Al Muwaiji has a courtyard and spacious rooms where Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed made important decisions for the emirate. These rooms are now equipped with modern equipment such as a touch screen timeline board, lighting system for visitors who are interested to know about the history of the fort.

Another popular leisure spot near Al Bateen is Al Ain Equestrian Club & Shooting Club. It has a golf course, equestrian and shooting club, dedicated playgrounds for rugby and cricket. For newbies, each club has an academy where they can get trained by professionals. It is located in the Al Maqam area.

There are several community parks near Al Bateen where residents can head for a stroll or jog. Al Maqam Park for Ladies and Children is the nearest facility for residents of the neighbourhood. In a short drive of 20-minutes, the best parks in Al Ain are located. These include Al Ain Ladies Park and Al Jahili Park.

Fitness enthusiasts can head to Fitness Edge in Al Bateen for the ultimate workout. The gym offers group classes and personal trainers to help them achieve fitness goals. The gym also hosts different events and competitions among the members to encourage them.

Jazz Lounge Spa, Hana Royal Beauty Salon, Chic Nail Spa and Sona Kids Salon in Souq Extra are a few options for salons in Al Bateen. Jazz Lounge Spa is man’s ultimate destination for grooming and spa services. It offers massage, facial and bath treatments along with hair and nail care treatments.

Al Bateen is an ideal residential community for those looking for peaceful living away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Since the community is located far away from the central city, it will take around 15 to 20-minute drive to reach the nearest leisure spot. Another concern for people is the unavailability of properties for sale in the area. However, they can explore Al Ain residential properties for sale if interested in investing.

• Al Ain International Airport is located a 10-minute drive away
• 13-minute drive to Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
• Al Ain Equestrian Shooting & Golf Club is at a 12-minute drive
• It will take a 22-minute drive to reach Al Ain Zoo