Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi

Al Ruwais Industrial City is a commercial development in Abu Dhabi. It is home to Ruwais Port Abu Dhabi, Ruwais Refinery, construction companies and other industrial developments. The area is being developed into a housing complex to cater to the staffing accommodation of ADNOC employees.

• An industrial development in Abu Dhabi
• Feature industrial properties
• Home to Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity ِAuthority
• Home to the Ruwais Refinery and Ruwais Port Abu Dhabi

Al Ruwais Industrial City is home to the Ruwais Refinery, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity ِAuthority, Ruwais Port Abu Dhabi, Emirates Post – Al Dhanna Post Office and several construction companies.

Residents can access amenities such as schools, mosques, supermarkets and hotels at a short drive.

Al Ruwais Industrial City is home to a housing complex featuring villas and apartments. Both apartments and villas are available in different configurations.

Residents can find dedicated parking spaces in Al Ruwais Industrial City. Villas have large compounds while the apartment buildings come with underground or ground-level parking.

The area is connected to Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan International Road (E11). Public transportation in Abu Dhabi includes bus transport services, taxis and ferry services.

Jabal Al Dhannah Street/ Daewoo Site Office bus stop, Jabal Al Dhannah Street/ Ferry Terminal Exit bus stop, Munshal Street/ Dhafra Beach Hotel bus stop, Masda Street/ Danat Hotel bus stop, ADNOC Beach Club Parking bus stop and ADWEA Saipam Camp bus stop. These are accessible at an 11 to 16-minute drive. One can also catch a bus from the Al Dhannah Mall bus stop.

Residents can buy groceries from various supermarkets in the area. Some of these include Marina Ghayathi Supermarket, Abu Dhabi Market, Al Roweis Supermarket, AlDhafra Express, Manar Al Madeena Supermarket, Dawn Supermarket and Freshway Supermarket LLC. These are reachable within a 9 to 18-minute drive.

Two branches of Lulu supermarkets in Abu Dhabi are located in the area. It offers a wide range of groceries, electronics, furniture and casual wear products at discounted prices.

The area is dotted with a few mosques where worshippers can go for their regular prayers.

Other mosques in neighbouring areas include Omar ibn Al Khattab-East Mosque, Othman bin Affan-West Mosque, Umar Bin Abdul Aziz Mosque, and Central Park Mosque among others.

There are a few churches that cater to Christians of different faiths. These include MFG Church Ruwais, The Evangelical Church of Al Dhannah and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. These are accessible at a 12-minute drive.

Nurseries and schools near Al Ruwais Industrial City include:

• Kids Fantasy Nursery
• SABIS International School – Ruwais
• Asian International Private School

Kids Fantasy Nursery has a branch in the area. The education is based on the Early Years & Foundation Stage British Curriculum. This nursery features live classes, age-based classes, qualified staff, art and music facilities and expeditions.

SABIS International School Ruwais follows the curriculum of the SABIS Network. It is a co-education school offering classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It is located in the centre of Ruwais Housing Complex Phase 4 in Abu Dhabi.

Asian International Private School Al Ruwais is a co-educational Indian curriculum school. It follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Students sit the All India Secondary School Examination in Grade 10 and Grade 12 to earn secondary and higher secondary certificates. The school also follows the Ministry of Education curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Education and UAE Social Studies. It is located on Thamama Road near Ruwais Building 39.

Other schools in the vicinity are ADNOC Schools, Al Nahrawan Primary School for Girls and Al Abbas Bin Abdul Muttalib Primary and Secondary School.

As for medical facilities, there are several clinics and hospitals in the vicinity. These include:

• ADNOC Clinic
• Al Dhannah Hospital Ruwais
• Lotus Holistic Alternative Medical Center

ADNOC Clinic is present in the area. Al Dhannah Hospital Ruwais offers a range of general and emergency medical services with a team of over 55 physicians covering more than 25 specialities. The operations of the hospital are managed by Burjeel Medical City. It aims to offer premium medical services to ADNOC employees and contractors, residents and the broader Al Dhafra Region.

Lotus Holistic Alternative Medical Center has a branch located at East Street 2, Sector 01, A2, 03 Bu Hasa Street, Al Dhannah City.

Neighbouring areas include:

• Al Dhannah City
• Ghiyathi
• Baynounah

Al Dhannah City is situated in the western Al Dhafra region. It is around 250km west of Abu Dhabi and is a strategic location for the oil & gas industry. It is home to more than 70 nationalities, shaping a vibrant residential hub with modern infrastructure. This includes educational institutions, health facilities, commercial and banking services, “Tamm” services, an integrated road network, and family-friendly public transportation options, all catering to the diverse needs of residents.

Ghiyathi is a town in the western region of Abu Dhabi. It is situated 250 km from Abu Dhabi and 20 km from the coast.

Baynounah is another neighbouring community at a 35.4 km driving distance from Al Ruwais Industrial City.

Shopping malls near Al Ruwais Industrial City are:

• Al Dhannah Mall
• Central Plaza Mall
• Central Park Mall

Al Dhannah Mall offers retail shops, LuLu Hypermarket, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Fun Ville and various eateries. The mall is located in Al Dhannah City a 16-minute drive.

Central Plaza Mall is a shopping destination at Sheikh Khalifa Road, Al Dhannah City, just a 15-minute drive. Central Park Mall is located next to Ruwais Central Park, RHC buildings, just 19 minutes away from the area.

Restaurants in Al Al Ruwais Industrial City include:

• Eat and Tasty
• Egypt Kitchen
• KFC
• McDonald’s Ruwais
• Pizza Hut
• Kawloon Chinese Restaurant
• Tasty Station
• Furnace Garden Restaurant
• Al Sihab Restaurant
• Tamil Chat Resaurant Ruwais
• Al Sayyad Al Ruweis Restaurant

These restaurants serve fast food, seafood, Chinese and Indian cuisines.

ADNOC Ruwais Beach Club is a lively beach that features barbecue facilities, shaded areas and play areas for children. Jabel Danna Beach is located at Sir Bani Yas Ferry Street, Al Dhannah City.

In addition to exploring the community mall, parks and beaches, residents can head over to many nearby landmarks for some fun time out.

• Al Dhannah City Farm-Mini Zoo
• Royal Cinemas Al Dhannah Mall

Al Dhannah City Farm-Mini Zoo is a miniature zoo, located in the Ruwais Nursery opposite the Ruwais Police Station at a 10-minute drive. Individuals can observe and feed different kinds of animals and look at the flora and fauna.

Those who wish to watch a movie can head over to a branch of Royal Cinemas in Abu Dhabi located in Al Dhannah Mall. This cinema offers Royal Class, Royal Plus, Royal Kids and Standard experiences.

Al Ruwais Industrial City has access to sports and fitness facilities. These include:

• Al Ruwais Golf Club
• Ruwais Football ground
• Lets Padel Academy
• Ruwais 3 Football stadium

These are accessible at a 13 to 15-minute drive. The area is dotted with community parks where residents can walk, jog, cycle or exercise. The largest of these is Central Park Ruwais and Ruwais Family Park, which are well-equipped with playground activities for children.

Moreover, there are many health centres and gyms including:

• Al Hosn Recreation Centre
• PRO EMS Fitness
• Al Dhannah City Ladies Club

These are reachable at a short drive.

For personal grooming, there are many gents salons in the community, such as:

• Al Mujamma Salon
• ‏Rafflesia Spa
• Al Adaleeb Salon

Apart from these, there are few barber shops and gents salons within the vicinity.

The website and social groups update regarding all types of community events from time to time. These range from educational seminars to medical check-ups, camps to awareness sessions. The venue of the events varies as per the event’s nature, with some being held online while those about healthcare may be held in the community hospital.

Residents of the area can find information regarding the city and the housing complex on the Facebook page ‘Ruwais.info’ as well as the website.

Al Ruwais Industrial City Abu Dhabi is for individuals who either work in the nearby refinery or those who wish for tranquil and remote living in the UAE. The area is still under development and will feature a wider set of amenities once some more phases of it are completed.

• Abu Dhabi city is reachable within a drive of 1 hr 42 minutes
• Dubai City is 2 hr and 45 minutes away

It is a commercial area in Abu Dhabi.

The driving distance between Abu Dhabi City and Al Ruwais Industrial City is approximately 230 kilometres. It takes you 3 hours to reach Abu Dhabi City by car.

Al Ruwais Industrial City Abu Dhabi UAE is home to a housing complex featuring villas and apartments.

Al Ruwais Industrial City Abu Dhabi UAE is approximately 330 kilometres drive away from Dubai and it takes 4 hours and 5 minutes to reach.