Al Maqta Village

Al Maqta Village is a small gated development that has sprung up between the Eastern Ring Road and the Abu Dhabi airport. The neighbourhood features a mix of villas and townhouses showcasing contemporary designs that blend European and Arabic architecture. The properties are comparatively new and are all identical to one another. The parent community, Al Maqtaa, is an expansive residential district on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. It is a quiet residential area featuring villas for rent and sale which families mostly prefer.

• Features spacious villas with bright layouts and quality finishes
• Situated off East Corniche adjacent to Khalifa Park 
• Convenient access to main Dubai and Abu Dhabi highways
• Modern architectural development designed for medium to large families

Al Maqta Village offers a family-friendly lifestyle for residents. It is a closed gated community with 24-hour security. The residential community benefits from being in a prime location and is also close to many popular areas and shopping destinations such as Al Seef Village Mall. The community offers a range of leisure and recreational facilities and spacious homes.

Properties in Al Maqta Village consist of spacious villas and townhouses which come in 3, 4 and 5-bedroom layouts. These residences come in high-quality fittings and finishings. There is a maid’s room, balcony and covered parking facility in these units. The villas also feature fully fitted kitchens with enough space for all appliances.

The price range of rental villas in the community is as follows:

• The annual average rent for 3-bedroom villas in Al Maqta Village is AED 125k

You can compare these prices with other villas for sale in Al Muntazah.

There are covered parking spaces in Al Maqta Village that facilitate residents. Visitors can park their vehicles in public parking spaces that the locality provides.

Public transportation in Al Maqta Village is not an issue. One can head to the nearest Al Manar Street bus station which takes roughly 4 minutes to reach and take buses 26 and 56 from there.

Swiss Mart Supermarket in Al Maqta Village is the nearest go-to option for residents. Carrefour Market in Al Seef Village Mall is another supermarket nearby. It offers a wide range of fresh foods, electronics and appliances, smartphones, tablets, baby care products, beauty and personal products and fruits and vegetables. One can get to it in a 5-minute drive by car.

Al Maqta Village Mosque around the corner facilitates Muslims in the community. Moreover, the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is accessible in 5 minutes via Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10). It is the largest mosque in the UAE and the only one which captures unique links between world cultures and Islam. The architects of the mosque were Emirati, Italian and British and inspiration was taken from different countries such as Egypt, Pakistan, Morocco and Turkey. It has a capacity of 40,000 visitors and worshippers. Other mosques nearby include Khalifa Park Mosque, Ali Salem al-Kaabi Mosque and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Mosque.

St. Joseph Cathedral Church is the nearest church which is only 11 minutes away. Listed among the top churches in Abu Dhabi situated in Al Mushrif area. Other churches nearby are St. Theresa’s Church and St. George’s Orthodox Cathedral.

Visiting BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi requires a 25-minute drive towards the north. It is the first Hindu temple of the emirate situated in Abu Mureikha area.

There are ample education institutes near the community that residents have access to. These include:

• Blossom Nursery
• Brighton College Abu Dhabi

Blossom Nursery is one of the top nursery chains in the UAE with branches across the emirate. The nearest option for residents is located on Muroor Road. Brighton College Abu Dhabi offers the British Curriculum to Foundation Stage to Year 13 students. It is located at a 3-minute drive.

Khalifa University is the nearest higher education institute located at a distance of 11 minutes. It is one of the top universities in Abu Dhabi which offers post-graduate, undergraduate and graduate courses.

Clinics near Al Maqta Village consist of:

• Masters Dental and Aesthetic Center
• Al Cady Dental and Aesthetic Centre
• Skin Institute Dermatology Clinic

Masters Dental and Aesthetic Center is a dental clinic which is a 3-minute drive away. The clinic offers a wide variety of aesthetics and dental services. Skin Institute Dermatology Centre is a skin care clinic which is accessible in 5 minutes.

Healthpoint is the nearest hospital which is accessible in 11 minutes. The hospital is located in Zayed Sports City. The hospital offers community care based on current globally recognised medical approaches. Other hospitals near Al Maqta Village include Seha Emirates Hospital, Dar Al Shifaa Hospital and Emirates Hospital.

Although Al Maqtaa Village is far from the city’s centre, the communities located nearby include:

• Al Zahraa
• Rawdhat
• Zayed Sports City

Al Zahraa is a residential community which is a serene neighbourhood. The community offers well-furnished residential units in a secure environment. It lies to the west of the community. Rawdhat, lying to the south, is a modern suburb with brand-new residential properties. Zayed Sports City, lying to the southern side, is a sports-themed suburb within Abu Dhabi. It also features residential properties.

Al Seef Village Mall is a mall near Al Maqta Village which provides a unique retail and dining experience with an outdoor Mediterranean-inspired street market known as The Walk and an indoor mall. One can get to it in five minutes drive from the community. Some of the key brands and retail shops in the mall include:

• Al Jaber Optical
• Bellacure Nails
• Carrefour
• Chocolate Lab

Another mall located at a distance of 13-minutes drive is Mushrif Mall. It features:

• LuLu Hypermarket 
• The Market (city’s largest fresh and indoor market) 
• More than 200 retail outlets
• Prayer halls 
• Ample car parking
• Huge food court 
• Fun and entertainment areas

It also has restaurants with alfresco dining option and coffee shops and cafeteria. It is a three-level complex which offers an eco-friendly, clean and subtle environment to cater to all levels of the client. It is spread over an area of 56,000 square metres.

Residents can head to the nearest Al Seef Village Mall to enjoy a wide variety of dining options such as:

• Zaytinya
• Sumaq
• Camacho
• La Brioche
• Papa Murphy’s Pizza

Other restaurants near Al Maqta Village consist of:

• Oktay’s Restaurant
• Teatro
• c.taste

Oktay’s Restaurant is a casual dining restaurant which is eight minutes away and serves Turkish cuisine. The timings of the restaurant are from 7 am – 1 am. Teatro, six-minutes drive away, serves Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisine. Its timings are from 6 pm – 11 pm and it is a casual dining restaurant serving European and Italian cuisine.

Nightlife options near Al Maqta Village,  Speannes and W XYZ bar, are located at a distance of 10-minutes and 11-minutes drive from the locality, respectively.

The nearest beach which is located at a distance of 25-minutes from the locality is Yas Beach. Residents of Al Maqta Village can visit Yas Island and enjoy access to the crystal clear water of the beach and mangroves surrounding it. Another beach near Al Maqta Village is Al Bateen Beach. This beach is accessible in 13-minutes and is best for picnics, swimming, and fishing, jet skiing and kayaking.

The top famous spots of leisure activities near Al Maqta Village include:

• Khalifa Park
• Mangrove Kayaking Tours
• Ferrari World

Khalifa Park, four-minutes drive away, is a leisure spot for cruising on the Lazy River. Moreover, it also offers the chance to enjoy many attractions and garden spaces in a fun-filled and safe environment. It also has its own Maritime Museum and features a Murjan Splash Park as well, where children can have great fun.

Mangrove Kayaking Tours is a tour filled with the leisure provided by the famous Noukhada Adventure Company. There is a bundle of kayaking tours for all levels of age. Kayaking in Eastern Mangroves helps in understanding the ecology of mangroves and beautiful remains of the city’s forests.

Ferrari World, 19-minutes away, is a branded theme park which is a landmark near Al Maqta Village as it has world’s fastest roller coaster. It also has a collection of Ferrari cars with models as old as 1947.

Outdoor activities near Al Maqta Village consist of:

• Swimming pool
• Well-equipped gym
• Public park
• Communal gardens
• Cycling tracks

Residents can head to these to maintain a healthy lifestyle or to stay fit. These can be a good source of entertainment for kids.

Residents can also head to the fitness centres near Al Maqta Village including Ultimate Fitness Women’s Club and Blooms club which are three minutes away and SweatUAE which is four minutes away.

Beauty salons near Al Maqta Village are:

• Curls & Colors Ladies Salon
• Bellacure Nails
• Cosi Bella Ladies Salon

Curls & Colors Ladies Salon aspires to enhance the beauty of their customers from the inside out. Its services include beauty centre, hair centre, nails treatment and spa centre. One can get to it in two minutes. Bellacure Nails provides nail care, body spa, hair care and enhancements. It is accessible in five minutes. While Cosi Bella Ladies Salon, two minutes away, offers straightening services and numerous types of hair extensions.

There are two Facebook pages for this community with the same name. Though both of them are called, Al Maqtaa Village, their purpose is different. One page is for local business, while the other one is used for outdoor recreation.

The properties in Al Maqta Village are ideal for those who want to spend their lives in luxury and have a refined taste. However, these properties are recommended for families as they consist mostly of villas and there are limited options available for apartments.

• Abu Dhabi International Airport is 17-minutes away
• Al Bateen Executive Airport, seven-minutes drive away
• Khalifa Park, four minutes away
• Corniche Road East, 13-minutes away
• Al Seef Village Mall, five minutes away
• Ministries Complex is a three-minutes drive away