Al Mariah, Al Raha Gardens

Al Mariah is a secure and gated sub-community of Al Raha Gardens. The neighbourhood is developed by Aldar Properties and consists of 3 to 5-bedroom townhomes, villas and deluxe villas. Located on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, it just takes a few minutes to catch Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street (E10) thus providing excellent connectivity to the other areas of the capital emirate. The locality is surrounded by day-to-day necessities like medical centres, retail outlets, high-end dining destinations and places of worship.

• A residential project by Aldar Properties
• Close to Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway
• A gated sub-community of Al Raha Gardens
• 3 to 5–bedroom spacious townhouses and deluxe villas
• Close to popular areas like Yas Island and Al Raha Beach
• Composed of Arabian-styled houses with modern amenities

Highlights of the Al Mariah community are:

• 24-hour security
• Spacious residential units with contemporary layouts
• Landscaped gardens scattered throughout the community
• A community retail Center, Gardens Plaza is within walking distance

The gated community provides its residents with a family-oriented atmosphere and peaceful and calm surroundings. Houses are lined with greenery and come with private courtyards and swimming pools.

Properties in Al Mariah Community are composed of townhouses and villas. Featuring 3, 4 and 5-bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, the residential units are composed of spacious layouts and modern arabesque-style built. All units in the Al Mariah community come with a spacious living room, dining area, 1 or 2 spare bathrooms fitted with contemporary accessories, extra rooms for guests and a fully-fitted American-style kitchen. In addition, the villas in the Al Mariah community feature a terrace, study room, storeroom and utility room with a private swimming pool and courtyard.

Those looking for Al Mariah floorplans can browse through the 2D and 3D floor plans available on Bayut. Interested ones can also virtually visit the property via Bayut’s 3D live floor plans.

Residents need not worry about the parking options as parking spaces in Al Mariah are conveniently available in the villas. At least 2 cars can be accommodated in large garages. There is another option for parking cars on the streets, outside properties.

The gated community doesn’t allow taxis although residents can book online cabs like Uber and Careem. Public transportation near Al Mariah include bus stops on Al Mireef Street, which is located alongside community boundaries. Al Mireef St / Gardens Plaza bus stop, Al Mireef St / Al Rashid St bus stop and Al Mireef St / Raha International School bus stop are the bus stations at a walking distance from Al Mariah.

Carrefour Supermarket inside Gardens Plaza serves as the nearest hypermarket for Al Mariah residents. It takes a walk of a few minutes to reach there. The supermarket has a wide selection of items, both local and imported at reasonable prices. Other supermarkets near Al Mariah include City Star Hypermarket, International Hypermarket and Granite Supermarket, all located on Theyab Bin Eissa St. accessible in just 9-minutes drive. Waitrose Khalifa City is another big mart, hail all the way from the UK to serve the community. It is one of the best marts in Abu Dhabi for imported variety and in-house products. It takes a drive of about 10-minutes via Al Murahibeen Street to reach there.

The community is well-surrounded by mosques, some of which are even accessible within a few minutes of walk. Al Ta’ayish Masjid, Masjid Al Malayika and Khaleefa Ali Ahmed Al Dhaheri Mosque are a few mosques near Al Mariah Community to name.

Churches near Al Mariah are all under a 20-minute drive towards Mussafah. The names include Mar Thoma Church, Elias Greek Orthodox Cathedral, St. Paul’s Church, St. and Abu Dhabi Assembly of God Church.

BAPS Mandir is the only temple near Al Mariah for Hindu residents. Located on Al Taf Road (E16), it is a 23-minute drive straight on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Road (E11).

There are many reputable educational institutions in the vicinity. Nurseries near Al Mariah include:

• Children’s House Montessori
• The Windsor Early Years Nursery
• Sunny Meadows Montessori Nursery

Schools near Al Mariah:

• GEMS American Academy
• Raha International School
• Al Yasmina Academy

GEMS American Academy is a short drive of 9-minutes, offering 12 years of high-quality education. The school is a mix of International Baccalaureate (IB) and American curriculum. Raha International School offers its students extra-curricular activities as well as IB curriculum academics. Being the closest facility, it is just a 6-minute drive from the area.

A few universities are also located near the community which include Khalifa University in Masdar City Abu Dhabi, 15-minutes away and Zayed University a 19-minute drive straight on Theyab bin Eissa Street. Residents can also travel to Abu Dhabi University on Al Hyder Road, a 19-minute drive.

Clinics and hospitals near Al Mariah include:

• Mediclinic
• NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City
• Lotus Holistic Alternative Medical Center
• NMC ProVita International Medical Center

NMC ProVita International Medical Center and Lotus Holistic Alternative Medical Center are the closest medical facilities from the area, at an easy commute of just 8-minutes. Both hospitals are located opposite each other, providing the best treatments to visitors.

Mediclinic is located on Al Mireef Street and takes about 9-minutes to reach via car. The medical facility provides various services in departments like gynecology, paediatrics, ENT, physiotherapy, dermatology, radiology and many others.

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City offers expert medical facilities and is within a convenient reach of a 10-minute drive. The hospital is a multi-specialty healthcare center that has an emergency department and four operation theaters.

Apart from the medical centers, the nearest pharmacy is Boots Pharmacy located inside Gardens Plaza. Other pharmacies near Al Mariah are Life Pharmacy, Burjeel Pharmacy, BinSina Pharmacy and many others.

Being a part of Al Raha Gardens, Al Mariah community is located quite close to well-established areas such as,

• Khalifa City
• Masdar City
• Samaliyah Island

Samaliyah Island is on the northern side of the community while Masdar City is on the south-eastern end. Khalifa City covers the whole southern region of Al Mariah, sharing its many communal facilities with neighbouring areas.

Popular shopping malls in Al Mariah include:

• Yas Mall
• Al Raha Mall
• Gardens Plaza

The popular shopping destination, Gardens Plaza is right beside the community, only 4-minutes from the area. It is comparatively a small shopping destination but is the closest option for residents. It features many popular local and international brands like:

• Claire’s
• Mothercare
• Pets Delight
• Grand Optical

For a detailed shopping spree, there is Al Raha Mall which is comparatively a larger option for shopping, boasts many popular shopping brands along with dining and entertainment options and branches of Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates Islamic Bank. Located at a drive of 10-minutes, the mall is close to the highway. Yas Mall is the best shopping destination where visitors can find 6 fun things to do besides shopping. Featuring a 20-screen cinema and 3 floors of various shopping and dining options it is a 17-minute straight drive on the highway.

Although people living in the community have plenty of dining options nearby, they can still visit the nearest mall Gardens Plaza to enjoy international fast food chains or cafes, some include:

• Subway
• Starbucks
• Circle Cafe
• Doner & Gyro
• Papa Murphy’s Pizza

Countless other high-end dining options apart from these are located nearby. Some restaurants near Al Mariah are:

• Pizza Di Rocci
• Shish Shawerma
• Azure Restaurant

Pizza Di Rocci is home to traditional Italian cuisines. The restaurant uses home-made ingredients and is sure to satisfy your pizza and pasta cravings. One can also visit Shish Shawerma in Khalifa City that serves a variety of shawarma and traditional Mediterranean dishes, located at just 9-minute drive. Azure in Al Raha Beach Hotel is just a 12-minute drive from the area.

Residents have easy access to two beaches near Al Mariah community. Al Raha Beach and Al Zeina Beach, available in just 13-minutes of drive. One can go swimming or even enjoy water sports at any of these beaches.

A few leisure and entertainment options nearby include:

• Cheeky Monkeys Abu Dhabi
• Al Forsan International Sports Resorts

Cheeky Monkeys on Al Fursan Street, 11-minute drive away is a fun and interactive place for both adults and children alike. Parents can enjoy beverages and watch their children at play here. The entertainment destination for kids provides a safe and exciting environment making them as active as ever. There is an indoor play-area safe for youngsters and a party area for children up to 8 years old where they can celebrate birthdays and spend a fun-filled birthday.

Al Forsan International Sports Resorts is an expansive entertaining destination that offers several fun activities like karting on go-karts, archery and offers a clean and well-maintained watersport section. It is ideal for gatherings and group activities. Families also got many eateries and a gym, located on Al Fursan Street in Khalifa City, it is just 9-minutes away.

Residents of Al Mariah can enjoy several outdoor activities such as swimming, golfing in Abu Dhabi Golf Club and other sports, the venues include:

• Easy Swim
• Emirates Karate
• Al Forsan Equestrian Centre
• Pearl Sports Club Compound

Al Forsan Equestrian Centre is an exotic and exciting facility for the families living in the community. People can enjoy sports like kart racing, horse riding, badminton, and indoor games.

Gyms near Al Mariah community are equipped with the latest machines and friendly trainers. Health centers worth visiting include, EMS Revolution UAE on Channel Street in Al Raha Mall, is just a 15-minute drive away. Endurance Gym is 10-minutes away. Fit & Flex Wellness Studio on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street is 10-minutes distance via drive.

Salons and spas near Al Mariah are:

• Bella Dona Skin Care & Beauty Center
• Maravilloso Beauty Centre
• Oriental Wellness Spa

Oriental Wellness Spa is a straight 6-minute drive from the area. It is the closest option to get treatments done as well as enjoy a day full of relaxation and reinvigoration. The spa also provides services service such as makeup by certified make-up artists and hair and facial treatments. Maravilloso Beauty Centre in Khalifa City is a 10-minute drive. Bella Dona Skin Care & Beauty Center on Al Mireef Street is an 6-minute drive.

There are no grand events hosted in the community, but residents can always visit across to Gardens Plaza, where a few small events are held. Other than this, the neighbouring communities plan concerts and christmas day events where residents of the surrounding communities are also welcome.

Residents can stay connected on social media by joining the community group Al Raha Gardens – Community – Abu Dhabi.

Al Mariah is well-known for its peaceful environment so it is not very keen on big social gatherings. People who love to party and keep a large social circle will have to visit other communities to attend events and large social meet-ups.

• 12-minutes from Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Highway (E12)
• 9-minutes from Al Ain Road – Abu Dhabi (E22)
• 14-minutes to Abu Dhabi International Airport