Al Muroor

Al Muroor Abu Dhabi is a mixed-use development connected to the famous Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street. The neighbourhood shares borders with Al Mushrif, Al Bateen, Al Nahyan and Al Rawdah. The community is dotted with many commercial buildings and residential towers. According to Bayut’s H1 2023 Market Report, Al Muroor ranks among the top areas for renting affordable apartments in Abu Dhabi.

• A mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi
• Well-connected to main road network
• Properties include apartments, villas and townhouses
• A popular area to rent affordable apartments in Abu Dhabi
• Commercial properties include offices and retail shops

Al Muroor Street Abu Dhabi is home to mid and high rise apartment tower. The street is generously loaded with restaurants, shops, and commercial spaces, while down the road, one may also find villas built in separate compounds. Al Muroor is a family-oriented neighbourhood as it is surrounded by residential communities, schools, and healthcare facilities. Moreover, its ideal location connected to the main road network and a wide range of commercial properties.

The residential community of Al Muroor Abu Dhabi is located between Downtown Abu Dhabi and the Embassies District. Streets are aligned by numerous mid to high-rise towers. On the other end of the road, there are clusters of spacious villas.

Al Muroor Area Abu Dhabi feature studios to 6-bedroom apartments. These residential units have master bedrooms, built-in wardrobe, bathrooms, kitchen, living areas and balconies.

Villas in Al Muroor Area Abu Dhabi offers a variety of options from 3-bedroom to 6-bedroom units. These houses have master bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, bathrooms, a maid’s room with maid’s bathroom, spacious kitchen with cabinets, a family room, a study room and spacious balcony.

Besides residential units, several commercial properties including modern offices are built on the side of the road in high-rise towers. Lying in proximity to the business hubs around the emirate, these are ideal for a number of start-ups looking at affordable commercial spaces. Offices for rent in Al Muroor come shell and core or fitted, you can choose based on requirements.

There are also some retail shops for rent in Al Muroor. The rental prices range between AED 105k and AED 1.03M per annum.

Beside residential properties, there are few hotel apartments operating in Al Muroor. Some of the notable ones include:

• Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments
• Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
• AG Hotel

Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments are located in the heart of the business district in Abu Dhabi. It features 72 apartments most suitable to business travellers and tourists. Amenities include a business center and a well-equipped health club. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is a 5-star hotel featuring Thai-inspired design and hospitality. It offers 402 guest rooms categorised into Deluxe Room, Dusit Club Room, Junior Suite, Club Junior Suite, Club Executive Suite, Presidential Suite and Royal Suite. There are 131 deluxe serviced apartments divided into studio and 1-bedroom units. Amenities such as Namm Spa, an outdoor swimming pool and DFiT Fitness Centre allow guests to unwind. There are 5 world-class dining outlets and a spacious Conference Centre.

AG Hotel is a 3-star accommodation located on Muroor Road. It features 41 rooms with bathroom equipped with hair dryer, weight scale, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. This hotel is conveniently located near Exhibition Center, Al Wahda Mall, Gold Souk and major commercial centres.

Finding a parking space in Al Muroor used to be a little tough back when parking lots weren’t properly constructed and managed. It happened only recently in August 2018, that residents are introduced with paid parking to manage rush on the roads and provide a safe spot for each traveller. Since the entire emirate is a major business hub, there are several offices and commercial spaces in various districts including the Muroor Road. Therefore, paying an amount worth AED 800 to AED 1,200 to get the permit for a year will relieve everyday stress on the road.

2,831 parking spaces are to be made available soon while some residential villas and apartment buildings like Saif Bin Darwish Building, Ramee Royal Hotel Apartments, and Al Falahi Tower already have free parking facilities for those living in one of the units.

Getting around the city and in and out of the emirate is relatively easy because a number of stations lie in close proximity. The nearest bus stop is in the Al Nahyan district from where many buses shuttle every hour. Moreover, around nine new public buses have been set up to connect residents to all of Abu Dhabi. At about 10-minute walking distance, one may catch a bus towards key areas and important landmarks.

Everything you expect from a well planned residential community, from educational facilities and Abu Dhabi’s top nurseries to medical care providers and entertainment spots are present at or near Al Muroor.

LuLu Express, a project by LuLu Group is the most popular stop for all items from groceries to electronics. With ATMs and mobile recharging systems installed, it makes for a convenient store for typical grocery haul weekends. It is located in the vicinity of Muroor Road and has a separate parking area. Millennium Hypermarket and Step Grocery are located side by side and preferred mostly for budget-friendly shopping sprees. Just off the road at a 10-minute drive is Mushrif Mall with a huge LuLu Hypermarket.

There are plenty of mosques located at a short distance from the residential district of Al Muroor. The closest ones are small community mosques while Hamad Al Mansouri, Mosque Mus’ab Bin Umair, Ahmed Omran Mosque and Saeed Bin Ali Mosque can be reached in less than 10 minutes. There is a mosque in the Al Mushrif district which has been renamed to ‘Mariam Umm Eisa‘ Mosque.

Many churches are also easiy accessible. Some of these include Abu Dhabi Apostolic Church, St. Andrew Church and St. Joseph’s Cathedral all located at a short 7-minute drive.

Families with kids who decide to move to Al Muroor can check out Al Nahda National School for Boys and Saint Joseph’s nearby. Those searching for British schools can consider Belvedere British School Abu Dhabi in the neighbouring locality of Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

Some elementary schools are also located on Al Muroor Road including ABC Nursery. Moreover, Happy Jump Nursery in Al Muroor is one of the most affordable nurseries in Abu Dhabi with the other two branches in Khalifa City A and MBZ City. Sheikh Khalifa University is a notable option for higher education offering several specialization, graduate, and undergraduate programs. Further you may find Emirates College for Advanced Education and New York Institute of Technology on Al Muroor Road. These are a few of the top universities in Abu Dhabi.

NMC Royal Women’s Hospital, Beverly Hills Medical Centre, Universal Hospital Tower and American European Medical Centre are easily accessible as these are located a short drive. Al Muroor also has a number of pharmacies including Pulse Rate Pharmacy, Paragon Pharmacy and Al Nawadir for Veterinary Medicine is especially popular for the availability of all types of medical care and treatments related to pets.

One of the best parts about living in Al Muroor is its exceptional connectivity to the main city. The residential districts are away from the heart of the city centre while Abu Dhabi’s key areas are in close proximity. Being located just beside Muroor Road, it shares the same network with Airport Road and the Dubai – Abu Dhabi (E11) Highway. The communities of Al Nahyan, Al Mushrif, Al Etihad and Al Rowdah form the border lines of Al Muroor while Al Bateen makes for its next door neighbour.

You get the real essence of Arabian nights when you step on the land of Abu Dhabi. The sister emirate of Dubai has a vibrant personality through districts dotted with historical landmarks and tourist attractions. Al Muroor is no exception to any of this. It isn’t as big as any of Dubai’s sub-communities but provides a happening street-life with many different cuisines gathered from around the world.

Those visiting Al Muroor will be introduced to a number of shopping malls offering anything and everything you’d expect from a full-fledged shopping arcade. Al Wahda Mall located on Hazza Bin Zayed Road at a short 7-minute drive is loaded with several high-street brands, over 50 eateries, a large cinema and a children’s play area. Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre shines on the Sultan Bin Zayed, The First Street favoured for the best jewellery stores and gold centres in town.

There’re quite a lot of options for foodies in Al Muroor as the community has restaurants and cafes serving delicious Indian, Pakistani, Continental, Lebanese, and Arabian cuisines. Apart from the loaded eateries in Al Wahda Mall, there’s Pizza Hut and KFC built on the ground floors of apartment buildings. Muscle and Healthy Way within the community are some of the healthy restaurants in Abu Dhabi. For vegans, Salam Bombay Vegetarian Restaurant is a preferable option while Masala House Restaurant, as the name suggests, serves authentic Indian and Pakistani food. Indian expats missing home can find some Indian restaurants in Abu Dhabi concentrated on Muroor Road. Here, Namak by Kunal Kapur deserves a mention. There are also other casual dining establishments such as Al Mrzab Restaurant, Tandoori Corner, Paprika Restaurant and more.

Fine-dining options include Thai eateries Benjarong and Pachaylen and meat eateries BOA Steakhouse and Choice Cut Steakhouse. These are all licensed options as well but if you looking to head to a bar or lounge instead there are also many options. Drive down to Al Wahdah and you find the most-loved Velocity club, Level One Bar & Lounge, and Porters English Pub in the Millennium Hotel.

One of the blessings of living in Al Muroor is that you’re never away from the beach-life. For those who fancy unwinding sessions near the sea and sand every once in a while, it makes for a favourable destination with Abu Dhabi Beach only 7-minutes away. The Corniche Beach is also very closely connected to the residential districts of Al Muroor offering majestic views and a perfect spot for family picnics.

Coming to Abu Dhabi is all about adventures at the Safari and desert rides. One such super favourite leisure activity near Al Muroor is the Camel Ride and Evening Desert Safari by Abu Dhabi Holidays. For a typical day out, Al Bateen Mall and Al Wahda Mall are preferred stops, especially for those who love shopping. Residents of Al Muroor are about 15 minutes away from the great Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, one of the world’s largest mosques. It is a historical landmark highlighting the art and history of the emirate. Qasr Al Hosn, another key landmark that hosts several festivals and events is only 13 minutes away.

The extravagant green gardens with full-bloomed flowers and picnic spots are the charm of this locality. Umm Al Emarat Park is just next door featuring a botanic garden, open lawn, and a shade house. Families love hanging out around here with kids who enjoy petting farm animals.

As the UAE is known to have a lot of desert areas, the authorities have formed great green landscaped gardens with fountains and playgrounds in the city. Eastern Mangroves Park on 8th Street is just the perfect example of such leisure point with a nice place to sit and enjoy a picnic with your loved ones. These parks also have well-maintained jogging and walking tracks lined by mangroves and palm trees where families take their pets out for a nice walk.

Maven Spa in Al Wahda Mall is preferred for perfect relaxing holidays, and Honolulu Salon is the nearest beauty spot you can find.

The residential community doesn’t host any events in particular but has a lot of it going all around the Al Muroor neighbourhood. The nearest ones are those held at Umm Al Emarat Park like The Ripe Market, which attracts families, children, designers, and artisans with a number of stalls apart from food items. Another cultural festival is held every year at Qasr Al Hosn for the public to witness dance performances and cultural art shows.

Al Muroor is a busy district with mixed properties so you might take a bit of time to adjust in the fast-paced environment. However, it lies away from the chaotic roads and the residents have all the basic amenities at hand.

The buses 055, 32, 34, 54, 56 have routes that pass near Al Muroor.

The road distance between Al Muroor to Dubai is 137.0 km. Traveling by car takes around 1 hour 22 minutes to reach via E11 and Abu Dhabi – Al Shahama Road/Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street/E10.

• 30 minutes away from Abu Dhabi International Airport
• Al Bateen Airport is only 12 minutes away.
• Lying in close proximity to Abu Dhabi and Corniche Beach
• Accessibility to Downtown, Khalifa City, Al Nahyan