Al Nahda, Abu Dhabi

Al Nahda also spelt as Al Nahdah, is a residential community in Abu Dhabi. Nestled along Al Ain Road (E22), Al Nahda offers a peaceful retreat away from the bustling urban landscape. Divided into Al Nahdah East and Al Nahdah West, the area is largely underdeveloped.

• Located alongside Al Ain Road (E22)
• Away from the hustle and bustle of city life
• A relatively underdeveloped area in Abu Dhabi
• apartments and villas are available for rent and sale

Despite being away from the emirate’s central districts, Al Nahda is turning into a sought-after neighbourhood. It is the centre of attention, especially during the festive season. Moreover, the residential area will have several properties.

One can find some newly constructed villas in Al Nahda, Abu Dhabi. These are on offer for rent and sale. Villas in Al Nahda is known to be larger and more spacious featuring 6 to 8-bedrooms along with built-in wardrobes and well-fitted bathrooms and a kitchen. Some properties also include ample external space, a lawn and parking area as well as a cosy balcony.

Also, bachelor and nuclear families can consider looking for apartments in Al Nahda. These flats come with 1 to 4-bedrooms. Studio units are also available with a gross area of about 550 sq. ft.

Those planning to move to Al Nahda, Abu Dhabi are recommended to have private conveyance. The community is well-connected to the main roads and parking is also not an issue. Residents can park their cars in the dedicated parking spaces in the residential area.

Those relying on public transport in the area can easily call a cab online. Also, there are several bus stops in Al Nahda to serve the residents including Al Nahdah St / Al Saqqar St Bus Stop, Al Nahdah St / Souq Bus Stop and Al Anas St / Green Market Bus Stop.

There are a few supermarkets in the vicinity from where residents can get their groceries. Some closest options include Orient Star Baqala, Zenith Supermarket and Rose Garden Baqala. More shops are also set to develop within Al Nahda, Abu Dhabi.

Muslim residents will find many mosques in Al Nahda such as Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamed Al Hamed Mosque, Swaid Qashman Almansouri Mosque and Al Huda Mosque. Whereas, finding a church may take a while longer as one needs to Musaffah to get to the nearest church. Churches near Al Nahda include The Armenian Church Of Abu Dhabi, All Saints Anglican Church, St. Paul’s Church and The Mar Thoma Church.

Buds Emirates Nursery is the only nursery in Al Nahda. For more options, one can access nurseries in the neighbouring communities such as Al Dana Nursery, Al Nassr KG and IQ Kids Nursery.

There are many notable schools in Al Nahda including Omamah Bint Al Harith Secondary School, Al Muzdalifa School and Baraem Al Ain Private School. Located near Al Nahda, Abu Dhabi Indian School is one of the best Indian schools in Abu Dhabi offering education to children from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Mediclinic Baniyas is one of the top clinics in Abu Dhabi located a short drive away from the community. One can easily reach there within 5 to 10 minutes by car. It is one of the most reputed medical service providers with branches all around Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Other clinics and hospitals near Al Nahda include Aspen Medical Primary Health Care Center, Emirates Jordanian Medical Center and Baniyas Healthcare Center.

Al Nahda, Abu Dhabi enjoys a location away from the central emirate and closer to the Gulf side. Fortunately, Al Ain Road (E22) runs right by the community that connects remote areas to key areas of Abu Dhabi. A few communities situated close to the residential area are ICAD, Bawabat Al Sharq and Al Bihouth.

There are only a few malls close to the area, the closest for residents is Al Wathba Mall, which is just under 10 minute worth drive from the residential district. The mall houses several retail stores, a hypermarket and a few dining facilities. There is also an entertainment area in the mall where children can enjoy fun-filled activities.

The area is family-friendly, offering several dining outlets nearby. A few notable restaurants near Al Nahda, Abu Dhabi such as Smart Cafeteria, Margerita Pizza Restaurant, The Meatx and Ishaq Ali Restaurant. These are around 5 to 7 minutes away from the community. Pizza lovers can satisfy their cheese cravings at Margerita Pizza Restaurant, The Meatx is known to serve a variety of hamburgers while for traditional Arabic and Emirati food, one should head to Ishaq Ali Restaurant.

All the beaches in Abu Dhabi are situated towards the northern gulf side, naturally, which requires approximately a half-hour drive from the community. The closest one is Yas Beach, half an hour away. At Yas Beach, you can enjoy several outdoor sports and beachside activities.

Those looking for fun-filled activities to do near Al Nada can check out safari rides or explore the area on a horseback ride. There are also many fun activities for kids and adults alike at the festivals arranged in the heritage village. Moreover, Al Nahda Wetland Reserve is a family-favourite spot to spend a weekend evening. There are around 250 species of birds and a wide variety of fauna and aquatic life. The entrance to Al Nahda Wetland Reserve is free.

Al Nahda, Abu Dhabi is the centre of activities including biking and camel racing. There’s usually a calendar full of such events. Camel races are organised early morning during weekends. Those looking to stay fit can find a few gyms nearby but you might have to pull a car out to reach there.

There are various gyms near Al Nahda where one can go such as Miami Gym, Iron Palace Gym and Al Eshoush Fitness Center. For salons near Al Nahda, there are Al Raha Gents Saloon, Metallic Beauty Salon and Bedashing Beauty Lounge.

The residential area is in the vicinity of Sheikh Zayed Heritage Village, the grand venue of the UAE’s annual cultural festival. Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival is the largest annual family event held in Abu Dhabi. Besides cultural performances, the festival also welcomes food and retail stalls by international sellers.

Those planning to move to Al Nahda can consider that the location is a bit away from the emirate’s centre. It is recommended to have a private conveyance as the residential area is well connected to the main road network.

Not to be confused with Al Nahda in Dubai, Al Nahda Abu Dhabi is located alongside Al Ain Road (E22), right next to the Al Wathba community.

• Directly linked to Al Ain Road (E22)
• 25 minutes away from the Abu Dhabi International Airport
• A 20-minute long drive from the central areas of the emirate