Al Dhafra Street, Al Mushrif

Al Dhafra Street sprawls at the eastern end of Al Mushrif residential community. Extending all the way from Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street to Abu Dhabi Al Shahama Road, the boulevard connects to key areas of Abu Dhabi including Mangrove National Park, Al Bateen Beach and Al Gurm Resort. It is also directly connected to Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street and Sultan Bin Zayed the First Street which further extend to other residential communities, Zayed Sports City and Al Bateen Executive Airport. Also, housing a range of lifestyle facilities from educational institutes and retail centres to hospitals and restaurants, the boulevard has a prestigious location in Abu Dhabi.

• Al Dhafra Street is also known as 25th Street in Abu Dhabi
• Houses a mix of residential and commercial properties
• Has a wide range of apartments for rent
• Directly connected to main roads

Unlike most of Abu Dhabi, this is a vibrant neighbourhood with many shops, restaurants and even malls in the vicinity. Those looking for affordable apartments in proximity to main roads can consider living on Al Dhafra Street. If you choose to rent one of the properties here, you will have:

• Easy commute to offices and entertainment points
• Shops with basic commodities in a hand’s reach
• Close-knit community environment

Also, all the apartment buildings in this area are gated and have 24-hour security with CCTV surveillance.

As the boulevard is lined by many residential buildings, properties on Al Dhafra Street are mainly apartments. However, you can also find a few villas down the road. Residential apartments on Al Dhafra Street are mostly offered for rent and are most suited to expat couples.

• A studio for rent costs around AED 25k to AED 40k per annum
• Renting 1-bedroom apartments on Al Dhafra Street will require a minimum of AED 40k annually.

Speaking of configuration, area coverage is considerably spacious. For instance, studio flats span around 560 sq. ft. to 650 sq. ft. while 1-bed flats have more or less 850 sq. ft. to 900 sq. ft. of coverage. Whereas, those hoping to move with a mid-sized family can consider villas in the area. These are usually 5-bedroom family homes with private gardens.

Most popular modes of public transportation on Al Dhafra Street are buses and taxis. Buses that service the area include Bus – 32, 34, 52, 110, 161 and 163. You can hail a taxi or board on a bus from nearby stations at Sultan Bin Zayed Street, a 6-minute walking distance. 7-minutes away is the station Masjid Sh. Hamdan Bin Tahnoon. Similarly, Mushrif Mall Station is also accessible on foot within 7 minutes.

Moving around is very convenient for those with a private conveyance because the main roads are directly accessible. Also, finding parking spaces on Al Dhafra Street won’t be difficult for residents because most apartment complexes have a dedicated parking system. Visitors will find a public parking space around 7 minutes away in Al Mushrif.

There are many supermarkets near Al Dhafra Street within a 5-minute radius. First, LuLu Hypermarket in Al Mushrif Mall stocks everything from fresh food and grocery items to electronics, mobiles and home furnishing commodities. Other nearby options include LuLu Express, Carrefour City, and Circle K convenience store.

Many community mosques are easily accessible. Saif Hareb Al Mansouri Mosque adjacent to Abu Dhabi Police College is only 2 minutes away. Other mosques near Al Dhafra Street are Badr Mosque, Abdullah Bin Sallah Mosque and Mullah Abdul Qadir Mosque.

A bunch of churches near Al Dhafra Street can be spotted after a mere 7-minute drive. Evangelical Community Church, Saint George’s Orthodox Cathedral, Saint Andrew’s Church and Snowball Church are all accessible in less than 10 minutes by car. Whereas, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church is only 3 minutes away.

On the contrary, there are no Hindu temples near Al Dhafra Street or within the Emirate. However, BAPS Hindu Mandir is under construction on Abu Dhabi Swehan Al Ain Road and is expected to complete in 2020. It will be 28 minutes from the street via Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street.

Al Dhafra Street enjoys a prime location and runs through many developed communities having a mixed concentration of pre-schools, kindergartens and primary schools. For toddlers, the following options are considerable:

• Bright Kids Nursery
• Bright Beginnings Nursery
• Kids Academy

Bright Kids Nursery is in Al Muroor residential community around 3 minutes away from Al Dhafra Street. It offers childcare services for kids up to 4 years. Further, Bright Beginnings Nursery and Kids Academy are in Al Mushrif, accessible within 5 minutes.

Moreover, many primary and secondary schools are also in proximity. These schools near Al Dhafra Street include:

• Al Manhal International Private School
• Khalifa Bin Zayed Secondary School
• Al Mushrif School

All three are noteworthy options at a mere 5-minute driving distance.

These are the clinics and hospitals near Al Dhafra Street:

• Marigold Dental and Orthodontic Clinic
• Care Well Clinic
• Magrabi Eye and Ear Centre
• Heartbeat Medical Centre and One Day Surgery

There are a few pharmacies as well including Al Manara Pharmacy (4 minutes away) and Oxford Pharmacy (3 minutes away).

25th Street extends from two major road networks and is connected to many big and small communities on all sides, such as:

• Embassies District
• Al Aman
• Al Zahraa

A key commercial zone, the Embassies District is in the East. A few blocks to the North you will find Al Aman, a new residential area with many projects underway. Finally, Al Zahraa is also in the same region.

These are a few malls near Al Dhafra Street:

• Mushrif Mall
• Al Mushrif Co-operative Society Mall

In fact, Mushrif Mall is the only option in the vicinity. It is accessible within 3 minutes and offers a range of retail stores and restaurants.

Al Mushrif Co-operative Society is a community centre with a grocery store and eateries. Al Jazira Mall is under construction and the site is only 6 minutes away.

Within Musrif Mall you will find:

• Applebee’s
• Chowking Orient Restaurant
• Barbacoa
• India Palace
• Dalchini
• Lemongrass Thai Restaurant

Other cafes and restaurants near Al Dhafra Street are Khemeer and Chebab, La Boulanger Cafe, Baskin Robbins. McDonald’s fans can drive for three minutes towards Sultan Bin Zayed the First Street and enjoy their favourite burgers.

25th Street is only a few kilometres from Al Bateen Beach. Besides arranging family picnics, residents can enjoy fishing and kayaking. Other beaches near Al Dhafrah Street are Al Qurm Beach and Al Sahil Beach located 6 minutes and 16 minutes away, respectively. Whereas, Abu Dhabi Public Beach is worth a 15-minute drive by car.

Al Dhafrah Street is very easy to locate. It is also known as 25th street in Abu Dhabi extending from Al Shahama Road. Abu Dhabi Police Departments Complex and International Embassies are the two major highlights in the vicinity. Besides, some notable landmarks are:

• Al Gurm Resort
• Khaleej Al Arabi Park
• Eastern Mangrove Fishing Spot
• Abu Dhabi Mangroves

Those fascinated by historical architecture can head towards Al Ankah Street for site seeing of the real clay and cob Al ‘Ankah Fort.

Gyms in the vicinity include:

• Titan Gym
• Vibes Fitness Centre and Spa for Ladies

Besides, some salons are also scattered around the area such as:

• Rachna Salon
• Nayomi Beauty Salon
• Glow Moments Beauty Centre

Evenings are pretty vibrant here with many playgrounds and parks around. Al Ghaf Park is a family park just around the corner. Whereas, everyone’s favourite Dolphin Park is only 8 minutes away.

On special occasions, you can hit the next-door neighbour Mushrif Mall and enjoy events, festivities and activities for children and adults.

Al Dhafrah Street is loaded with facilities. Whatever you need will be available a few steps away. There are shops and malls, parks and playgrounds in proximity. Therefore, the street is very lively and may not suit those who prefer to live in quiet communities.

• Al Bateen Executive Airport is 7 minutes away
• 3 minutes from Mushrif Mall
• Direct access to Zone 1 areas