Al Muneera, Al Raha Beach

Al Muneera is an 11 km beachfront residential project developed by Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s largest real estate developer. It is a secluded zone adjacent to Al Bandar on the eastern side of Al Raha Beach. Boasting a mix of residential and commercial properties, Al Muneera offers villas, townhouses, apartments, a commercial tower and retail options. This sub-community features 1, 2, 3 & 4-bedroom apartments, 4-bedroom townhouses and 5-bedroom luxury villas. There is also a 12-storey commercial tower.

Residents of Al Muneera enjoy premium amenities such as gyms, swimming pools, steam rooms, sauna, play areas, community gardens, clubhouse, canal promenade and waterfront promenade ‘Seashell’ water feature.

• 11 km beachfront residential area
• Located on Al Raha Beach
• Developed by Aldar Properties
• Offers apartments, villas and townhouses
• Includes a 12-storey commercial tower

There are several retail shops, a beach and a kid’s play area in Al Muneera. Residents can live, work, dine and shop all at one place. Popular points of interest in Al Muneera are:

• Retail outlets and public spaces
• Restaurants and cafés
• Waterfront paths and promenades
• Access to private beach

Al Muneera has a family-friendly vibe where residents have access to all basic amenities. It is an ideal location for anyone who fancies waterfront living in Abu Dhabi. The sub-community is a top choice among popular areas to buy properties on Al Raha Beach.

Residential properties for rent in Al Muneera include a premium mix of apartments, villas and townhouses. Al Muneera apartments are located 11 km away from the Al Raha Beach. These apartment units are bound by a tree-lined promenade, green landscapes and retail spaces. Villas and townhomes also come with similar kind of amenities. Al Muneera apartments and villas for rent are usually high in demand.

Al Muneera is the most popular among areas to rent properties in Al Raha Beach. This is because there is a wide range of options offered at competitive prices.

All units come with dedicated parking spaces. Visitors can park their cars at Al Muneera Visitors Car Park located 1 minute away and Green Parking Al Muneera which is 2 minutes away from the sub-community. Visitor parking is free for the first hour and AED 3 are charged per hour after that.

Those looking for public transportation near Al Muneera can find bus stations located at a 20-minute drive. Abu Dhabi – Shahama Village, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, Abu Dhabi – Samha 1 and Abu Dhabi – Samha 2 are the nearest bus stops from Al Muneera.

Some supermarkets nearby include:

• Souq Planet in Etihad Plaza
• LuLu Express Al Raha Mall
• Safa Express Supermarket
• Waitrose

There are several grocery shopping options available in the sub-community. Circle K is located at a 5-minute drive. Carrefour Market and Spinneys can be reached within 2 to 3 minutes. These supermarkets in Al Muneera stock everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to personal care products, beauty products, cleaning products, garments, gadgets and so much more.

Mosques near Al Muneera include:

• Raha Garden- UAE Martyrs’ Mosque
• Mosque Masdar

Other mosques near Al Muneera are located in Khalifa City and Masdar City at a 10-minute drive. They include Aboaop Ansari Mosque, Al Asadain Mosque, Mansoor Bin Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi Airport Mosque and Sas Al Nakhl Mosque.

Most of the churches near Al Muneera are located in Mussafah and Mohammed Bin Zayed City. They include:

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• All Saints Anglican Church
• St. Paul’s Church – Musaffah
• St. Elias Church – Mussafah
• The Armenian Church of Abu Dhabi
• Mar Thoma Church

These churches can be reached within 15 to 20 minutes. Hindu residents can head towards Abu Dhabi Swaminarayan Temple and BAPS Hindu Mandir located at a 19-minute drive from the sub-community. Also, The Sikh community can visit New Gurudwara Abu Dhabi, which is 19 minutes away from the sub-community.

There are quite a few educational options near the community. Nurseries near Al Muneera include:

• Odyssey Nursery
• Kids Academy Etihad Nursery
• First Hope Kindergarten

These institutes near Al Muneera can be reached in just 6 minutes. Parents can also consider Treehouse Nursery Abu Dhabi, Odyssey Nursery Abu Dhabi, Oxford Nursery, Little Smarties Nursery & Pre-School, Kids Academy Nursery Khalifa City A and Al Dana Nursery Khalifa City A for their toddlers. Other schools near Al Muneera include:

• Raha International School
• GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
• Choueifat School – Abu Dhabi Khalifa City A

Raha International School can be reached within 7 minutes. This school offers three IB (International Baccalaureate) programmes; Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). Other schools located nearby, such as Al Yasmina School, Al Bahya Private School, Al Shohub School and Crescent International School, are known for their extra-curricular activities and trained teaching staff.

Those willing to pursue higher education can access various universities near Al Muneera. Khalifa University MASDAR Campus and Khalifa University- SAN Campus are 8 to 12 minutes away from the sub-community. Abu Dhabi University is located at a 19-minute drive.

The clinics near Al Muneera include:

• HealthPlus Family Clinic – Al Bandar
• Etihad Airways Medical Center
• Aster Clinic, Musaffah, Abu Dhabi

Those looking for specialised skincare treatments can pay a visit to Cosmetic AD and Lumiere Skin Clinic LLC – Deerfields Mall located at a 10 to 18-minute drive from the community. Al Dhabi Medical Centre, Mediclinic Al Mussafah and Archer Medical Center are also some options that can also be considered. Moreover, some hospitals near Al Muneera include:

• Mediclinic Khalifa City
• Burjeel Medical Centre – Al Zeina
• NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City is one of the leading hospitals of NMC Healthcare. It is 12 minutes away from the sub-community.

Residential communities near Al Muneera are:

• Al Raha
• Al Bandar
• Al Zeina

Al Bandar (3 minutes away), Al Zeina (6 minutes away) and Al Raha (17 minutes away) are among the most populated residential communities. Some of the prominent apartment buildings nearby include Samra 21 in Al Raha Gardens and Bloom Gardens.

There are a few malls near Al Muneera. Al Raha Mall is an 8-minute drive from the sub-community. It offers a wide range of fashion stores, a food court and a 3-screen cinema. Some shops in Raha Mall include:

• Brand Bazaar
• Adidas
• LuLu Hypermarket
• Al Raha Mall Music Shop
• Heads Up Salon
• Party Centre

My City Centre Masdar is located at a 7-minute drive from the sub-community. It is a contemporary shopping mall with a supermarket. Gardens Plaza is another option for people who enjoy shopping. It can be reached within 9 minutes.

Residents can find plenty of eateries and restaurants in Al Muneera. From traditional Middle Eastern, Asian, Mediterranean to fast food, residents can treat their taste buds with some of the finest delicacies in the sub-community. Some of the closest restaurants in Al Muneera are:

• Meylas
• Kababs and Kurries
• Snatch
• Tawa Bakery
• La Brioche
• Peony
• Berri’s UAE
• Hanoi Naturally
• The Raw Place
• Jones The Grocer
• Nolu’s Café
• Pacifico TIKI | Dining & Lounge

These restaurants can be reached within 4 to 9 minutes. Coffee connoisseurs can find plenty of international brand outlets such as Costa Coffee, Caribou Coffee and Gloria Jean’s Coffees. There are also plenty of coffee shops in the Airport area, which include Flat White Coffee Club and Espressamente Illy.

Al Dhafra Beach and Al Diyar Al Raha Beach are 3 minutes away from the sub-community. Al Raha Beach Chalets, Yas Beach is 9 minutes away from the sub-community. Residents can head over to beaches near Al Muneera during summer for a picnic.

There are plenty of leisure attractions and historical landmarks near Al Muneera. Some popular attractions include:

• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
• Yas Waterworld
• Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is 13 minutes away from the sub-community. It is a motor racing-themed complex featuring exciting rides for families, driving simulators & car factory tour.

Those who love water sports can find the best waterpark for adrenaline seekers in the UAE. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is located 13 minutes from Al Muneera. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is 14 minutes away from the sub-community. It is an indoor themed-amusement park with a lot of fun rides. It is the perfect destination for Warner Bros. fans.

Some nearby historical landmarks include:

• Al Maqta’a Tower
• Abu Dhabi History Museum and Aquarium
• The Great Ghaaf Tree on a Hill

These historical landmarks are located at a 10 to 20-minute drive from the sub-community.

There are various parks, gyms & fitness centres near Al Muneera. Some parks near Al Muneera include:

• Al Rahba 1 Park
• Al Rahba 2 Park
• Khalifa Park 3

There are also several playgrounds for kids located near the vicinity. Places such as Park Apt Auh, Gateway Park, Yas Gateway Park North and Between Bridges Park are just 15 to 20 minutes away.

Gyms near Al Muneera include:

• Cobra Fitness Abu Dhabi
• CrossFit Abu Dhabi | Arena Fitness
• Alrabya Compound Fitness Club
• Blue Power Fitness Gym

Other nearby gyms include Vogue Fitness, CrossFit Yas, CrossFit Abu Dhabi, Stile De Vita Fitness Center, RUSH Ladies Fitness Center, Ruby Fitness and European Club. These gyms are a 10 to 15-minute drive away from the sub-community.

Some of the closest spas and salons include Edelweiss Beauty Centre, Nails Couture, NStyle Beauty Lounge, Golden Desert SPA, Color Me Spa and Oriental Wellness Spa. These spas and salons can be reached within 2 to 6 minutes.

Residents can head over to Yas Island and Ferrari World (located just a few minutes away) to enjoy some amazing events held throughout the year. The annual Aloha Abu Dhabi festival happens every year at Al Raha Beach. It is organised by ALDAR Properties and includes fun activities, water sports, talented musicians, street performers and delicious food.

Residents can stay updated with the latest happenings by joining Facebook community pages “Al Muneera,” “Al Muneera Community,” and “Al Muneera Al Raha Beach.”

Al Muneera is a beautiful beach community. Although residents might have to rely on neighbouring communities for commute, the amenities readily available for residents make this sub-community the perfect place to live for families.

• Al Bandar is 3 minutes away via Al Raha Boulevard
• Al Raha Beach is 13 minutes away via Abu Dhabi – Al Shahama Road/Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street/E10
• Masdar City is 8 minutes away via Al Raha Boulevard
• Khalifa City is 12 minutes away via 15th St/Al Asayil Street
• Yas Island is 14 minutes away via Yas Dr Street
• Abu Dhabi International Airport is 10 minutes away via Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street