Al Khubeirah, Abu Dhabi

Al Khubeirah is a waterfront residential community located on the western end of the Al Bateen area, while the iconic road of Abu Dhabi, Corniche Road, runs along with the neighbourhood. It is home to a sequence of high-rise buildings, chic hotels, government buildings and a range of amenities and facilities families look for.

• A waterfront residential community
• Offering apartments and a few villas in unique layouts
• Located on the eastern side of Corniche Road
• Amenities include landscaped gardens, hospitals and educational institutes

Al Khubeirah is a well-integrated and sustainable neighbourhood located at the western end of the emirate. The community is home to luxurious residential properties offering apartments in different configurations. There are a few villas in the neighbourhood also for those looking for private residences. The lush green landscaped gardens, high-end amenities, and facilities make it an ideal residential community for families. The neighbourhood lies near Corniche Road and Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, providing an easy commute.

Properties in Al Khubeirah include apartments mainly. These apartments are available in 1 to 3-bedroom configurations with an area ranging between 900 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. The master bedroom in these units comes with an attached bathroom and a built-in closet. Other features include a spacious living area, a maid’s room with a bathroom, a well-equipped kitchen and a powder room.

Al Khubeirah is home to numerous residential buildings offering plenty of options to residents.

As per collected data, Al Sahel Towers is a popular residential building in Al Khubeirah. It consists of four buildings that share a ground and a mezzanine floor. The residential complex offers 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with basement-level parking and a pool.

Nation Towers is another high-rise mixed-use development featuring a 65-storey residential tower, a 52-storey high with office space, and a 5-star hotel, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi. It is a one-of-its-kind twin towers in the area, a boutique mall at the foot of the towers. The high-speed elevators, rooftop pools and 24-hour security are other features of the towers.

Al Khubeirah Residential Complex is another popular building in the neighbourhood.

Hotels in Al Khubeirah include:

• Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi
• The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort is a 5-star resort hotel in Al Khubeirah, offering 327 spacious rooms and suites. Each room has a large bed, in-room tea and coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi access and an in-room safe. The indoor facilities include a spa, fitness centre, three pools along with a playground and kids club. The hotel has around nine restaurants serving a delightful mix of cuisines. The 14 expansive meeting rooms can host social and corporate events.

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is a luxury hotel in Al Khubeirah adjacent to Nation Galleria Mall. Amenities include complimentary butler services, seven bars and restaurants, recreational facilities and access to The Nation Riviera Beach Club.

Besides these high-end hotels, InterContinental Abu Dhabi is another 5-star hotel near the neighbourhood with 370 standard rooms and suites offering coastal views. It is one of the best beach resorts in Abu Dhabi, with several dining options, a beach club, outstanding meeting rooms and event spaces and a wide range of indoor leisure and fitness facilities. The private marina of InterContinental is the foremost feature of the hotel, it has berthing spaces for 183 yachts up to 65 feet in size.

Finding a parking spot in Al Khubeirah isn’t a hassle, as most buildings have dedicated parking areas. The apartment towers in the neighbourhood offer basement or podium-level parking, while commercial centres such as hotels and retail stores have their parking areas.

The popular means of public transportation in Al Khubeirah include bus and taxi services. Residents can use the bus service from the stations located within the neighbourhood. These include Corniche Street Nation Towers bus station and Corniche Street Family Beach bus station. The private and online cab service operates throughout the day providing ease for the commute to residents.

Those with private conveyance can reach the key areas of the emirate in a short drive through King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street and Corniche Street, which run to the south and west side of the community, respectively.

There are plenty of supermarkets in Al Khubeirah where residents can stock up on their daily essentials. These include Shaheen Supermarket, Al Khubaira Supermarket and Grand Baqala. The community also has some of the best supermarkets in Abu Dhabi, including Spar Supermarket, Choithrams and Spinneys.

Mosques in Al Khubeirah are dotted around the community. Muslim community members can offer daily prayers at ADNOC Mosque and Al Ain Tower Mosque. For congregational prayers, some of the reputable mosques in Abu Dhabi lie near the neighbourhood. Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque is one of them. It is located in Al Mushrif area, a 15-minute drive away.

Christian community members can visit some of the best churches in Abu Dhabi in a short drive of 10 to 15 minutes. The Armenian Church of Abu Dhabi, St. George’s Cathedral Church and RCCG Spring of Life are a few churches near Al Khubeirah.

The community offers easy access to the best schools in Abu Dhabi for parents with school-going children. The British School Al Khubairat, American Community School and Repton School Abu Dhabi are a few schools near Al Khubeirah. All these schools are located within a 5 to 15-minute drive. Elite Private School is the only school in Al Khubeirah offering education to Kindergarten to Grade 12 students.

Those looking for higher education options can find some of the best universities in Abu Dhabi in a short drive. These include Alhosn University, New York University Abu Dhabi and Khalifa University. These universities are accessible within a 15 to 20-minute drive.

Residents can find several healthcare facilities in the vicinity of the neighbourhood. Cosmedics Skin & Laser Clinic, AlHosn Medical Centre and Swedish Medical Centre Abu Dhabi are a few of the clinics in Al Khubeirah. Maudsley Health Abu Dhabi offers quality medical services to children, young people and adults suffering from mental health or developmental difficulties. The expert team of doctors treats patients with autism spectrum disorders, anxiety and stress-related disorders and mood disorders.

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City is one of the top hospitals in Abu Dhabi, located a 10-minute drive away from Al Khubeirah. The hospital is one of the largest, with 586 beds, 14 outpatient speciality clinics and a blood bank. Other hospitals nearby include NMC Speciality Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Al Khubeirah is surrounded by popular residential communities of the emirate. Al Khalidiya lies to the eastern side, while Al Ras Al Akhdar is towards the community’s west. The iconic Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi, Corniche Road and Nareel Island are situated to the south. Other communities located to the east include Al Hosn and Al Danah.

Nation Towers Mall is the only boutique mall in Al Khubeirah featuring a range of famous retail outlets, dining options and entertainment facilities.

Apart from this, residents can visit some of the top malls in Abu Dhabi in a short drive. These include Khalidiyah Mall, Marina Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall. All these malls near the residential community are located within a 10 to 12-minute drive. Another shopping destination near the community is Al Bateen Mall. It is a small shopping mall with a supermarket and a handful of retail shops. Al Bateen Mall is located near Sultan bin Yousef Mosque and is known for its iconic architecture.

Al Khubeirah has many restaurants serving Italian, Indian and Arabic cuisine. Popular ones are:

• The Third Place Cafe
• Coal Steak House
• Sola Restaurant and Cafe
• Wafi Gourmet
• Caribou Coffee

Fishmarket is known among food lovers for being one of the best seafood restaurants in Abu Dhabi, while Byblos Sur Mer is a popular fine dining restaurant in Abu Dhabi known for serving authentic Arabic and Middle Eastern food. Guests can also enjoy Shisha at the restaurant. Both these restaurants are a short drive away from the community. Other restaurants in the area include Derwandi, Beam Restaurant and Bris Eten Restaurant.

Corniche Beach, near Al Khubeirah, is one of the best beaches in Abu Dhabi. It has three sections for families, singles and families with children respectively. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as volleyball and football, snorkelling, or renting a speedboat on the beach. It also has a children’s play area, separate pedestrian and cycle pathways, restaurants and café and much more. Other beaches near the community include Bateen Beach and Saadiyat Beach.

Heritage Village Abu Dhabi is a must-visit tourist spot for heritage lovers. It features a mosque, souk, palm-leaf thatched houses and the old irrigation system that will take you back to the traditional Bedouin life before the oil boom in the emirate. It is a popular heritage site in Abu Dhabi in The Marina area.

Al Bateen Palace and Al Mushrif Palace are notable landmarks near the community. Both the palace hosts major political, diplomatic and cultural events.

The community has several landscaped gardens, including Baynunah Park, Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Park and Al Khubeirah Garden. These family-friendly parks have jogging walkways and shaded seating areas. Umm Al Emarat Park is one of the best public parks in Abu Dhabi, located a 13-minute drive away from the community.

Fitness enthusiasts can find plenty of gyms in Al Khubeirah. These include Sparta Gym, Xtreme Gym and Lifeline Wellness Gym.

Etihad Modern Art Gallery is a versatile art space near Al Khubeirah that organizes art exhibitions along with other cultural activities such as music shows, poetry nights and workshops. It is one of the top galleries in Abu Dhabi that promotes Emirati culture and UAE-based international artists in the Arts Fair worldwide.

Al Khubeirah is an ideal residential community for those who prefer living near the beach. However, one should keep a few things in mind it is one of the most happening areas of Abu Dhabi that lies in proximity to Corniche Road, which means residents face traffic congestion and parking issues. The residential properties here have a higher price tag than other rental apartments in Abu Dhabi.

Al Khubeirah is a waterfront community located adjacent to Corniche Abu Dhabi.

• Abu Dhabi International Airport is located half an hour’s drive away
• Al Bateen Beach is accessible within a 15-minute drive
• A 20-minute drive to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Zayed Sports City is situated at a 23-minute drive