Al Firdous Street, Abu Dhabi

Al Firdous Street also known as Al Zahiya Street is a 2.5km stretch. It is an extension of Corniche Street that runs through the community of Al Zahiya. Intersecting with Al Meena Street, Hamdan bin Mohammed Street, Zayed The First Street and Al Reem Street along the way, it finally joins with Al Falah Street, which further goes and links with the main highway Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street (E10).

Al Firdous Street is the second most popular community in Al Zahiya. Housing several accommodations in the low-rise residential buildings, it features 1 to 5-bedroom apartments. The key location of Al Firdous Street gives access to popular residential communities of eastern Abu Dhabi, along with direct access to the Arabian Gulf.

• Also known as Razeen Street and Al Zahiya Street
• Directly connects to Corniche Street and Al Falah Street
• A 2.5km long Street running along Al Zahiya Community
• Close to Heritage Park, Abu Dhabi Mall and many 5-Star Hotels
• Houses many high-rise residential towers that feature 1 to 5-bed apartments

Al Firdous Street makes a well-established residential strip that occupies an ideal location in the emirate. The community offers a convenient lifestyle with an array of facilities available within easy reach. Residents benefit from day-to-day necessities like grocery stores, schools, malls and restaurants at a stone’s throw. Moreover, entertainment hubs such as Heritage Park, Beach Rotana and Abu Dhabi Beach are close by adding to the lively atmosphere of the community.

Al Firdous Street is home to a series of high-rise residential buildings. These residential buildings feature apartments and penthouses ranging from studios to multiple bedrooms along with townhouses. The flats on Al Firdous Street come in different configurations, starting from an area range of 800 sq. ft to a maximum of 3,200 sq.ft. Some residential buildings located towards the Corniche area offer stunning sea vistas from the balconies, along with access to entertainment hubs, supermarkets and hotels.

Residential properties for rent in Al Firdous Street benefit from shared amenities like a swimming pool, gym and courtyard. All the flats are semi-furnished and come with en-suite rooms, spacious closets, fitted kitchens and modern bathrooms.

Some of the popular high-rise residential towers on Al Firdous Street are:

• Al Juwa Tower
• Saraya One Tower
• Arabian Gulf Tower
• Waterfront Residential Tower
• Khalifa Residential Complex A and B

Saraya One Tower has 46 floors and features studio apartments as well as 1 to 3-bedroom flats overlooking the mesmerizing sea views. Khalifa Residential Complex A and B, each consist of 6 high-rise apartment buildings consisting of 1 to 5-bedroom duplex apartments. Waterfront Residential Tower is a twin tower structure each boasting 28 floors in Tourist Club Area. Apart from 1 to 3-bed flats, the project also features 4-bedroom townhouses and retail and F&B facilities located on its promenade offering stunning sea views.

The bustling street offers parking spaces in the residential buildings for tenants and visitors alike.

Since the community is connected with two major streets of Abu Dhabi – Corniche Street and Al Falah Street – from each end, one will find the frequent movement of taxis and cars on the street. As for public transport, Al Firdous Street is home to multiple bus stops, including the Al Zahiyah St / Hamdan St bus stop and Al Zahiyah St / Zayed The First St bus stop. One will find buses 11, 41, 9, 43, 44, 54, 55, 56 and 8 running on the street. Residents can also take bus A1 from the street that directly goes to the Abu Dhabi International Airport.

There are several small-scale supermarkets and baqalas nearby, including A One Supermarket Safa Express Supermarket Millennium Supermarket West Zone Supermarket and Al Madeena Supermarket. Residents can also access the renowned hypermarkets near Al Fridous Street for larger grocery shopping. Spinneys in World Trade Center is only 8-minutes away while a branch of Carrefour in Paragon Bay is 5-minutes away.

There are several mosques lined across the neighbourhood. Mosques near Al Firdous Street include Hamda Marshid Al Mansouri Mosque, Mohammed Abdullah Al Qamzi Mosque, Darwaish Bin Ahmad Mosque, Afra Bint Ahmad Mosque, Harun Al-Rashid Mosque and Mohammed Bin Saeed Brouk Mosque.

The nearest church from Al Firdous Street is RCCG Spring of Life in Al Mariah Mall. Located on the first floor of the mall, it takes a 5-minute drive to reach. Other churches near Al Firdous Street are available within 15-minutes of driving distance in the Al Mushrif community. These are St. Therese of The Child Jesus Church, Church of St. Anthony and St Andrew’s Church.

Some popular nursery schools near Al Firdous Street are:

• Little Smarties Nursery & Pre-School
• Noah’s Ark Nursery
• Blossom Nursery

Primary and secondary schools near the area include:

• Abu Dhabi Grammar School
• Yas Academy School
• The Pearl Academy

Abu Dhabi Grammar School is a private school that serves the community. and follows the Canadian curriculum. This school teaches from kindergarten to Grade 12 and has currently over 1,100 students from around 50 nationalities.

The Pearl Academy is in the neighbouring Al Dhafrah community that follows the National Curriculum of England from the Foundation Stage until Year 6. It is one of the best schools in Abu Dhabi. Yas Academy School is an elementary school, 7-minutes away.

Popular health facilities near the community are:

• Aster Clinic
• Burjeel Hospital
• The British Clinic
• Al Salama Hospital

You will find top-notch medical centres nearby that offer multiple services. Burjeel Hospital on Al Najdah Street is a multispecialty registered medical facility, where you can request an appointment with a cardiologist, paediatrics, neurologist and many others. The large hospital has surgery units, emergency rooms and radiology labs. Aster Clinic is another popular multispecialty clinic that serves the area. It specializes in Gynaecology, Paediatrics, ENT and General Medicine.

The bordering areas of Al Firdous Street are the Al Danah community, Al Nahyan and Al Maryah Island. Al Reem Island is also located towards the eastern end of the area, approximately 5km away.

Malls near Al Firdous Street are:

• Al Zahiya Shopping Centre
• Abu Dhabi Mall
• Al Wahda Mall

Abu Dhabi Mall is a large waterfront shopping centre and a popular leisure destination in the Al Zahiya community. The mall has more than 200 stores which makes it a perfect retail therapy for visitors. It is also home to a multiscreen cinema and a large supervised play area for kids. Visitors will also find a large family area that boasts several dining outlets.

The closest shopping mall that occupies a central location in the area is Al Zahiyah Shopping Centre. The malls boast over 16 retail shops and a bunch of popular fashion brands. Another shopping centre within a 15-minute driving radius of the area is Al Wahda Mall.

You will find a wide range of dining places nearby, that serve a variety of International to Asian cuisine and many seafood items. Popular restaurants near Al Firdous Street are:

• Finz
• Brauhaus
• King Palace
• Layali Al Sham
• Royal Rajasthan
• Dallas Restaurant
• Gunaydin Gourmet
• Meknes Restaurant
• Samurai Restaurant

Enjoy a fine-dining experience in one of the most popular Seafood restaurants: Finz, which is located in Beach Rotana Resort. You will also find Brauhaus, a German restaurant there.

King Palace and Royal Rajasthan are two Indian restaurants in Al Markaziya, situated 4 to 5-minutes away. Dallas Restaurant is a casual dining place that also serves Indian dishes.

If you want to try out Arabian and Middle Eastern cuisines, head to the nearest restaurants like Layali Al-Sham or Gunaydin Gourmet. Layali Al Sham is available on Al Firdous Street and is one of the best Lebanese restaurants in town, while Gunaydin Gourmet is among the top Turkish restaurants in Abu Dhabi. Samurai Restaurant is a popular casual dining place that serves Japanese cuisine while Meknes Restaurant is a popular Moroccan restaurant.

If you want to spend a beach day, don’t fret, as Al Firdous Street gives easy access to some of the most amazing beaches in Abu Dhabi.

One of the best beach resorts in Abu Dhabi is Beach Rotana which features a private beach, 11 bars, many high-end restaurants, a ballroom, a gym and a spa. Other popular beaches nearby include Abu Dhabi Beach and Corniche Beach, at a distance of 6 to 7-minutes.

The leisure activities and notable entertainment spots nearby include:

• Vox Cinemas
• Qasr Al Hosn
• Corniche Street Fountain

Qasr Al Hosn is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Abu Dhabi. Fueled by rich Arabian culture and history, it is a historic landmark that is rebuilt as a museum. Qasr Al Hosn is a 9-minute drive from Al Firdous Street.

Vox Cinemas is one of the top cinemas in Abu Dhabi. This multiscreen cinema is located in the Abu Dhabi Mall and features the latest Hollywood and Bollywood movies. Movie buffs can visit here any time in just a couple of minute’s drive. Corniche Street Fountain is 4-minutes away.

One can indulge in several outdoor activities in the popular parks nearby. These include:

• Electra Park
• Heritage Park
• Recreational Park Abu Dhabi

Residents will find these popular parks within a short distance from the area. Here, they can spend quality time amidst nature. Walking/jogging and cycling on the paved tracks and family picnics are common outdoor activities witnessed in these parks. There are also several secured play areas for children in these parks.

Fitness options in the neighbourhood include Las Vegas Gym, Fitness Time Gym, Champions Gym, Arabian Gym and several others.

As for personal grooming, residents will find many popular salons and spas near Al Firdous Street. Hajir Ladies Salon is a popular salon for ladies, while Al Fann Al Mahroof is a gents exclusive salon. Both of these are located just off the street. For massage therapies, one can visit Massage Spa, 5-minutes away on Hamdan bin Mohammed Street.

Al Firdous street is a suitable area for both locals and ex-pats and features a ton of amenities within easy reach. However, one setback is that ex-pats are not allowed to purchase property in the area.

• Abu Dhabi International Airport is at a driving distance of 28-minutes
• Abu Dhabi Corniche is around 10-minutes away via Corniche Street
• Al Reem Island is 12-minutes away, while Yas Island is a maximum drive of half an hour