Al Salam Street

Al Salam Street, also known as Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10) is one of the main roads and a prime location in the capital of the UAE. Extending through many key areas of Abu Dhabi, the boulevard has many residential and commercial units. Al Salam Street was upgraded in a campaign by the Abu Dhabi Municipality to improve the infrastructure of Abu Dhabi. The municipality prioritised the Salam Street tunnel to facilitate the traffic flow throughout the city.

• Starts from Sheikh Zayed Bridge and curves around the east of Abu Dhabi 
• Upgraded in 2012 and transformed into an uninterrupted traffic tunnel
• Residential options range from apartments to villas and a few townhouses

Al Salam Street connects Abu Dhabi’s key attractions and places of interest. You can find Corniche Hospital, Khalifa Park and the Sheraton Beach Resort along the street. As for the residential area, there are mid to high-rise apartment buildings dotted across the street. The apartments give access to several shops and restaurants around the corner making it easier for residents to fulfil their daily grocery and utility needs. Some areas also feature villa communities like Bloom Gardens, a cluster of spacious family homes. The residential community, especially the detached villas offer upscale facilities and hints of Mediterranean architecture.

Also being a commercial hub, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street offers various options for those looking to rent offices. However, the number of residential choices are more abundant. Here, Bloom Gardens, Salam HQ and Mansour Tower are some notable residential projects. Bloom Gardens is preferred for villas, townhouses and apartments alike. On the contrary, Salam HQ is a commercial area with rental offices where Mansour Tower is also located.

This can be an ideal pick for those looking to live at the centre of the city. Residential flats are only offered for rent at the moment while interested investors can choose between villas and townhouses on Salam Street Abu Dhabi.

Choices are various for renting properties on Al Salam Street. Based on your requirements, you can choose between apartments, detached villas and a wide range of townhomes. Check out the rental trends to make a better decision.

Interested tenants can browse Al Salam Street floor plans and take a look at the floor plans available for popular communities/buildings in the neighbourhood.

Take a look at the most popular communities in the neighbourhood before renting or buying a property.

These are some popular hotels on Al Salam Street.

• Park Rotana
• Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus
• Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi
• Villaggio Hotel & Resort

Park Rotana is a 5-star hotel featuring 318 rooms and suites. It is one of the top Rotana hotels in Abu Dhabi, featuring 6 restaurants offering Asian, Italian and British cuisine. For meetings and large gatherings, the hotel has a banquet with a ballroom equipped with smart technology.

Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus offers high-end services for a long and short-term stay. One of Abu Dhabi’s top resorts has 1 to 3-bedroom serviced apartments with garden or pool views. Other features include a European-style boulevard with a range of international cuisine, outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, a 3-story spa centre and state-of-the-art gymnasium.

Townhouses and villas come with multiple covered parking spaces on Salam Street. Residents in the apartment buildings also have easy access to parking lots of the area. As it is a busy commercial and residential street, there are multiple parking lots in the vicinity. After the completion of the Abu Dhabi Municipality’s tunnel project, the area faces less of a traffic surge.

There are multiple public transport facilities for residents. Bus 54, 56 and A1 can be used to reach Al Salam Street. Those who prefer travelling by taxis will easily find them along Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street.

The Government of Abu Dhabi is implementing strategies to improve the infrastructure and quality of life for the people of the city. Al Salam Street is considered a prime part of the city centre, so its importance cannot be overlooked. From schools to healthcare centres, there is everything within the reach of residents. Every basic necessity is at an arm’s length from Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street such as grocery stores, landscaped recreational areas, gyms and malls.

Residents can find many marts and supermarkets near Al Salam Street. In fact, the neighbourhood was among the first few areas of Abu Dhabi with small marts and convenience stores. The giant retail stores that have opened in the last few years include Lulu Hypermarket which is almost 12 minutes away and Alam Supermarket, at a 10-minute distance.

The Bloom Gardens community has a Carrefour Market, ZOOM, Metro Market and a YUM – Your Urban Market that specialises in organic healthy produce. Also, close by is the Waitrose supermarket in the Eastern Mangroves Complex.

Al Salam Street is a busy highway and there are mosques at regular intervals. Alzfranh Mosque, Omeir Bin Al Hamam Mosque, Saeed Saeed Bin Ali Mosque and Mosque of Juma Hasan Zaabi are hardly around 8 minutes from each other within the vicinity.

To cater to the religious needs of Christians, there are many churches near Al Salam Street in the Al Mushrif community. St. George’s Orthodox Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Evangelical Community Church and more are just 10 minutes away from the residential blocks of Al Salam Street.

Currently, there are no temples in Abu Dhabi, but there is an off-plan project for a temple that when completed in 2021 will be roughly 30 minutes away from the community. In the meantime, residents will have to travel to the emirate of Dubai to visit the Shiva and Krishna temples in the Bur Dubai area which is an hour and a half away. Sikh residents can head to the Mussafah district to visit the New Gurudwara Abu Dhabi.

Al Salam Street is one of the most populated areas of Abu Dhabi. For families who want to settle in a new area, nearby educational facilities are always in their top concerns. Nurseries along Al Salam Street are Royal Palace Nursery, Little Garden Nursery, Rosa Nursery, Mind Champ Nursery and more.

There are various other schools near Al Salam Street to fulfil academic needs. The most notable, however, is Brighton College near the Bloom Gardens. It offers the British curriculum from the Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) to Year 13. Another option preferred by many includes Emirates Private School. It is a unique school offering the British, American and Ministry of Education approved UAE curriculum. Also, Polaris Private Academy near Delma Park is easily accessible.

Abu Dhabi Indian School is also a reputed option close to residential area. Most importantly, it is one of the best Indian schools in Abu Dhabi. Moreover, Pakistani expats look for Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Pakistani School, it is affiliated with Pakistan’s federal board.

Higher education options include UAE Academy, Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM) and Khalifa University. There are many other options nearby Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street such as University of Strathclyde Business School, Swiss Business School (SBS), Abu Dhabi Men’s College – Higher Colleges Of Technology (HCT) and more.

Every community needs premium healthcare facilities. In mega city like Abu Dhabi, there are a lot of healthcare clinics and hospitals throughout the city. Residents on the street are close to one of the most notable government hospitals, Corniche Hospital Abu Dhabi.

Within the vicinity, Seha Emirates Hospital provides diagnostic and consultation services for patients and it is less than a 15-minute drive from Al Salam Street. NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi, Al Raha Hospital and Corniche Maternity Hospital are a few other hospitals near Al Salam Street. Ibn Nafees Medical Center, Al-Qadi Medical Center and Oxford Medical Centre are some clinics in the area.

Al Salam Street is close to the Al Bateen Executive Airport which is for private jets only. It is also close to the well-known media zone, Twofour54 Abu Dhabi, which houses over 400 media and entertainment companies.

In December 2012, The Government of Abu Dhabi built a long tunnel on Al Salam Street which is one of the longest tunnels in the Middle East. This has minimised the travel time to reach Mina Street from Sheikh Zayed Bridge. The underpass can accommodate 8,000 vehicles in each direction. There are also two other underpasses in Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street which connects travellers to Al Reem Island and Hazza Bin Zayed Road.

Malls are the ultimate entertainment sources in a country like the UAE. They have something for everyone from amusement spaces, kid-friendly areas, hundreds of retail stores, various eateries to cinemas and more.

A landmark for the capital and one of the best malls in Abu Dhabi is Al Wahda Mall. This mall has over 350 stores, a Lulu Hypermarket, Al Wahdah Cinema and a Gold’s Gym. It provides a complete shopping experience for visitors of all ages.

A different type of mall near Al Salam Street is the Eastern Mangroves Promenade. This mall is connected to the Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara. You can find a total of 11 restaurants, a Waitrose supermarket and a handful of retail stores here. There are two beauty salons too, Nail Spa and Marquee Hair Salon. A few entertainment activities in the mall include kayaking, riding a doughnut boat and renting a yacht.

Located right next to the Bloom Gardens community residents can find the Al Seef Village Mall. It houses a wide range of casual dining restaurants and retail stores. There is a Carrefour Market for weekly grocery runs, Funville amusement park for children and a Fitness First gym.

Moreover, just behind Al Seef Mall is The Walk, a walkway strip loaded with food and beverage outlets and an outdoor Art Gallery showcasing local artists. There is also the Al Seef Library which is part of The Walk. The library was built in collaboration with Al Seef and the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority. It also hosts events such as book signings, review gatherings and other literary events.

Many of the restaurants near Al Salam Street are located in the nearby malls. The Al Seef Mall is home to CaliBurger, an American diner-style restaurant, Doner and Gyros a restaurant offering a fusion of Greek and Turkish food and the French eatery La Brioche and more. The Walk has more offerings such as Chota Restaurant, which offers Indian food, Hooked which is known for its seafood dishes and Chocolate Lab, a sinful delight.

Fine dining establishments can be found in the Eastern Mangroves Promenade, such as BOA Steakhouse and the Lebanese restaurant Flooka. The Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara offers the Thai restaurant Pachaylen, offering Middle Eastern cuisine. Another popular option is the Dining by Design restaurant. It offers a secluded environment as it can be reached by a special elevator which takes diners up to the private rooftop terrace. Moreover, those looking for healthy restaurants in Abu Dhabi can find Easy Bites in Hasan Jomma Building. Nightlife options in the hotel include the Impressions rooftop bar and The Pool Deck.

Close to one of Abu Dhabi’s most popular beach, residents of Al Salam Street can visit Corniche Beach. It is a public beach divided into three parts, Al Sahil Beach (Gate 1) for singles, Gate 2 for families and Gate 3 which is for families as well but is themed with many attractions for young children.

Another beach near Al Salam Street is the Bayshore Beach Club, which is at a 17 minutes drive from Al Salam Street and is a part of the Intercontinental Abu Dhabi. This beach club is surrounded by palm trees and the swim-up bar along with private cabanas make it a perfect weekend destination. What makes Bayshore Beach Club one of the top beach clubs in Abu Dhabi is its serenity and calming ambience.

Living in a place like Salam Street, every leisure activity and landmark becomes easily accessible. The closest located landmark is Emirates Palace which is 13 km away. Those looking for kid-friendly options can go to Murjan Splash Park. It is one of the best theme parks in Abu Dhabi situated in the vicinity of Khalifa Park.

Within the residential borders, there are gyms and parks. Just across the road is the lush green space of Eastern Mangroves Park. Khalifa Park is adjacent to the area which is a great destination to explore the serene natural environments. The neighbouring area, Corniche Road is almost 8 km long and includes pedestrian passageways, cafes and a separate cycling area.

Considering the large population of the area, there are numerous gyms in the locality. Weiders Gym, Go Fitness Gym, Gold’s Gym and Power Station Gym are a few closely situated gyms near Al Salam Street. The popular spas and salons in the area include Picasso Gents Care Centre, Golden Touch Spa and Cosi Bella Ladies Salon.

There is the Mother of the Nation festival held at Corniche Beach which is awaited by residents of Abu Dhabi. The Walk at the Al Seef Village Mall also hosts many different cultural events. Those residing in Blooms Gardens can join the Facebook group called Bloom Gardens Residents Abu Dhabi.

Al Salam Street only offers investment options for UAE Nationals but expats can definitely find many rental properties within their budget. The area showcases a typical city lifestyle with everything around the corner. It comes with the comfort of easy commuting, healthcare facilities and outdoor activities.

• A pivotal connecting point of Abu Dhabi
• Abu Dhabi – Dubai Motorway is less than 15 minutes away
• Corniche Beach is at an 8 minutes drive from Al Salam Street
• Abu Dhabi International Airport is 20 minutes away by car
• Easily accessible from Downtown Abu Dhabi