Baniyas

Baniyas is an urban community in Abu Dhabi located along the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain highway towards the south of Abu Dhabi. The neighbourhood is categorised into two sub-communities – Baniyas West and Baniyas East. It is surrounded by popular communities such as Al Mafraq, Shakhbout City, Al Wathba, Al Shawamekh, Al Shamkha and Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

The area is developed by Baniyas Investment & Development Company (BIDC). The focus of BIDC was to help the area develop into a modern community while maintaining the emirate’s rich cultural heritage. The capital city witnessed tremendous development in recent times including many high-rise buildings with modern apartments to add to the residential side. Baniyas is known for housing the Baniyas Sports and Culture Club, a sports complex that also hosts the Baniyas football team.

As a residential community, Baniyas Abu Dhabi is well-developed. It is comprised of residential apartments, sports facilities and supermarkets. As per Bayut’s 2019 Market Report for Abu Dhabi, Baniyas is a popular area to buy apartments in the capital ranking among the popular waterfront destinations including Saadiyat Island, Al Raha Beach and Al Maryah Island.

• Situated towards the south of Abu Dhabi along the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain highway
• An urban neighbourhood featuring luxury apartments and villas
• A gated community with mid and high-rise buildings
• Affordable accommodation with lots of leisure facilities
• Ideal residential address with many facilities including hospitals, gyms, malls and shops
• 42 km away from the heart of Abu Dhabi city

Baniyas Abu Dhabi is a mixed-use gated community featuring mid-to high-rise apartment buildings. The area is spread across 108 hectares of land and is one of the first luxurious developments in the city. The community aims to boost the leisure, commercial and tourism sectors of Baniyas.

Some famous tourist spots such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium and Ferrari World are not far from the city. Bawabat Al Sharq is a well-known villa community in Baniyas.

Properties for rent in Baniyas feature apartments, spacious villas and townhouses. Apartments range from studios to 4-bedroom flats while independent villas are available in 2 to 10-bed configurations.

If you are looking for Baniyas floor plans, consider browsing through various floor plans available in 2D and 3D format for each community in Baniyas.

Baniyas has an abundance of parking spaces for residents and visitors. Most residents are allotted separate spaces for parking. Individual parking spots, outside the villas, are also offered to the owners.

As for public transportation, few bus stations in Zone 30, MBZ City and Mussafah Community at a 12 to 16-minute driving distance. These include Bus Stop Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed, Bus Stop Mussafah, Al Mussafah Park 1, Bus Stop Mussafah, Al Najah Private School 1 and Bus Stop Mussafah, Al Ain University S&T 1.

On the other hand, taxis are also readily available in the city. The area has easy access to Al Ain Road which connects the city with the Al Ain area and the rest of Abu Dhabi.

There are plenty of supermarkets in Baniyas at small distances from the centre of the city. Some high-rated supermarkets in the community include Al Batha supermarket, Zenith Supermarket and Walmart. One of the outlets of Carrefour supermarkets in Abu Dhabi is located in Bawabat Al Sharq Mall on its ground floor. You can find multiple small grocery stores which are locally known as baqalas, within the area.

Baniyas, Abu Dhabi is surrounded by some of the most beautiful mosques. Most of them can be reached in less than 10-minutes from the centre of the city such as Bani Yas Mosque, Omeru Bin Alasoud Al Alansi, Man Bin Adi Mosque. Al Rashid Mosque is also located within the vicinity and is popular among residents.

Some popular churches in Abu Dhabi such as Mar Thoma Church, St. Paul’s Church, Musaffah, The Armenian Church Of Abu Dhabi, St. Elias Cathedral and All Saints Anglican Church are all located at about a 20-minute drive away.

There is a Randdepa AUH temple in Zone 17 is accessible at a 13-minute drive by car.

Sikh residents, however, can visit the New Gurudwara in Mussafah just 20 minutes away.

The community is an ideal residence for families with young children as there many schools in Baniyas. For young ones, there is Al Asala Nursery, Barney Home Nursery, Al Suroor Kindergarten and more.

Most schools in Baniyas follow the British curriculum. Reach British School Abu Dhabi and GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi are reputable schools in Baniyas.

Baniyas International Private School offers the American curriculum while Global Indian International School follows the Indian CBSE curriculum.

Al Ain University of Science and Technology and Abu Dhabi University are located in Mussafah.

There are various medical facilities available within the community. One popular hospital in Baniyas is Al Salama Hospital which is a premium healthcare facility. Another facility is one of the government hospitals in Abu Dhabi, Mafraq Hospital in the Al Mafraq area just opposite Baniyas. Popular healthcare clinics in Baniyas are Mediclinic Baniyas, Al Riyadh Medical Clinic and Healthline Medical Centre.

Other clinics in the area include Safe Care Dental Clinic and Hala Dental Clinic in Baniyas and Lumiere Skin Clinic in the Bawabat Al Sharq Mall.

Baniyas is located towards the south of Abu Dhabi and is surrounded by well-known neighbours such as Al Mafraq, Shakhbout City, Al Shawamekh, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Al Wathba and Al Shamkha.

Residents have a few options to choose from when it comes to shopping destinations. There is the Baniyas Mall which features a Lulu Hypermarket, many casual dining restaurants and retail stores.

Another mall in Baniyas is Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, which has recently gained a lot of popularity because it has a lot to offer. There are Novo Cinemas, a Carrefour Hypermarket and multiple well-known brands all under one roof. Alongside this, there are around 2,000 parking spaces available. The mall offers great dining options along with a number of entertainment choices.

Baniyas has numerous restaurants in proximity. Emirates Flower Cafeteria, Siraj Restaurant, Jamr and Hattab and Saudi Cuisine are popular restaurants in the city serving Indian, Pakistani and Arabian cuisines.

Other restaurants in the vicinity include Al Raai Restaurant and Grills, Baniyas Restaurant, Midan Baniyas Restaurant, Sufra Bani Yas and Hot Land Restaurants.

Residents can find beaches near Baniyas within a 30-minute drive. Yas Beach on Yas Island is one of the most popular beaches in Abu Dhabi which can be reached in just 27 minutes via Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid road. Along the same road, you can have a fun-filled picnic at Al Raha Beach Hotel. Visiting Al Raha Beach requires a paid entrance ticket.

One of the most notable places in the city is the Baniyas Sports and Cultural Club. Multiple sports such as football, volleyball, handball, table tennis, and fencing are played here. The club is a symbol of excellence and emphasises providing people with cultural and social activities. The local Baniyas football team is also based in the Baniyas Sports and Cultural Club and many football matches are often hosted at the club.

Baniyas deserves a special mention for providing many recreational activities for its residents. Most parks offer several recreational facilities in a safe and healthy environment. Options include Ban Yas Public Park and the green spaces around the large Baniyas Lake.

Fitness options in the community include Fitness First gym in the Bawabat Al Sharq Mall and Metrofitt Gym. Pampering options for men include Veneto Spa, Happy Emirates Gents Salon and Rashed Al Saadi Gents Salon. Women can visit Sugar Beauty Salon, Nayomi Beauty Salon and Turquoise Spa.

Most events that happen in Baniyas involve sports. Different sports championships also take place every year. Since Baniyas is close to Yas Island, residents can enjoy many other events. The du Arena hosts a number of live entertainment events such as musical concerts, comedy nights and theatre performances.

Baniyas is a great place to live for those looking for a family-friendly environment. It provides various facilities and a relaxed environment for its residents. The apartments and villas are quite affordable and there are multiple entertainment activities within the community. There are many amenities already and with the passage of time, the city will be developed further. One thing to consider is that the area is far away from the centre of Abu Dhabi and thus this might affect commute times for those working or studying in downtown Abu Dhabi.

You can get to Bawabat Al Sharq Mall via public bus links 401 and 447. The closest stations include Bawabat Al Sharq Parking North, at a 9-minute short walk and St 27/ Gems Station at a 10-minute walking distance.

Some popular landmarks and attractions near Bawabat Al Sharq Mall include Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre.

Tourists can plan their stay at these hotels near Bawabat Al Sharq, Baniyas:

• Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
• Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
• Aparthotel Adagio, Al Bustan

• Baniyas is known for Baniyas Sports and Culture Club
• Some famous tourist spots such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Stadium are not far away
• The community has plenty of schools
• Abu Dhabi International Airport is 20 minutes away