Bawabat Al Sharq, Baniyas

Bawabat Al Sharq is a vibrant neighbourhood located on the Eastern side of district Baniyas, Abu Dhabi. Covering a land of 108 hectares, Bawabat Al Sharq is a mixed-use area featuring a mix of villas and apartments for residential purposes and a high-end shopping and leisure destination called Bawabat Al Sharq Mall. Developed by Baniyas Investment & Development Company (BIDC), Bawabat Al Sharq is situated close to the Mafraq Bridge. Residents can easily move around the emirate via Al Ain Road (E22) and Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11).

• Located in Baniyas East, Abu Dhabi
• 108 hectares of mixed-use development
• Situated in proximity to Al Mafraq Bridge
• Bawabat Al Sharq Mall is a part of community
• Features a blend of lavish apartments and standalone villas
• An exemplary project by Baniyas Investment & Development Company (BIDC)

Bawabat Al Sharq is a family-friendly community boasting a range of residences. Offering a variety of villas and apartments, the area has no shortage of everyday facilities. The area enjoys quick access to:

• Schools and nurseries
• Medical facilities
• Shopping mall

One can also find various options for entertainment and leisure in the vicinity. Baniyas Sports & Cultural Club is easily accessible. Moreover, residents can quickly reach Novo Cinemas in Bawabat Al Sharq Mall.

The residential properties in Bawabat Al Sharq consist of apartments, penthouses and villas. Most villas for sale in the community have 3 to 5-bedrooms. Ranging from studio to 3-bedroom apartments, the flats for sale in the area span 600 sq. ft. to 4,500 sq. ft. Many apartment buildings in the community are mid-rise, boasting a number of facilities for residents. These include high-speed elevators, gyms and central air conditioning.

Those looking to rent an apartment in Bawabat Al Sharq can find various options. These apartments are moderately priced and offer various amenities to the tenants.

• Studio units in Bawabat Al Sharq can be rented at a minimum of AED 35k for a year
• The annual rent for 1-bedroom flats in Bawabat Al Sharq starts from AED 45k and goes up to AED 65k
• AED 75k is the least yearly rent for a 2-bed apartment in Bawabat Al Sharq
• Yearly rents for 3-bed flats in Bawabat Al Sharq are between AED 98k and AED 135k

Interested ones can also look for rental penthouses in Bawabat Al Sharq. Starting from AED 110k per year, the annual rent for 3-bed penthouses in Bawabat Al Sharq goes up to AED 160k.

The villas for rent in Bawabat Al Sharq span 3,200 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft.

• Those looking to rent a 3-bedroom villa in Bawabat Al Sharq can expect a rental price of more than AED 90k per annum
• Rental trends for a 4-bedroom villa in Bawabat Al Sharq lie between AED 150k and AED 180k
• Annual rents of a 5-bed villa in Bawabat Al Sharq are as high as AED 180k

Those who want to permanently move into the premium neighbourhood can consider buying an apartment in the area.

• Buying a studio unit in Bawabat Al Sharq can cost around AED 450k
• AED 570k is the minimum asking price for a 1-bed flat in Bawabat Al Sharq
• A 2-bed apartment for sale in Bawabat Al Sharq can cost between AED 1M and AED 1.25M
• 3-bedroom flats for sale in Bawabat Al Sharq come with a price tag of AED 1.45M

Take a look at penthouses for sale in Bawabat Al Sharq.

Most villas in the community are in 3 to 5-bedroom configurations. Built with spacious floor plans, the villas boast modern fittings and high-quality fixtures.

• The starting sale price for a 3-bed villa in Bawabat Al Sharq is AED 3.2M
• A 4-bed villa in Bawabat Al Sharq can cost between AED 3.6M and AED 5.7M
• The sale price for a 5-bed villa in Bawabat Al Sharq goes up to AED 5M

Those looking for Bawabat Al Sharq floorplans can browse through the 2D and 3D floor plans available on Bayut. Interested ones can also virtually visit the property via Bayut’s 3D live floor plans.

Residents in both apartments and villas get parking spaces in Bawabat Al Sharq. Most villas have more than one car parking as well.

Public transportation in Bawabat Al Sharq includes bus stops such as Al Muntasaf St / Bawabat Al Sharq Mall North bus stop and Al Muntasaf St / Bawabat Al Sharq Mall South bus stop. One can catch buses 401, 420, B45, B46 and B47 from these bus stations.

The popular grocery chain Carrefour is one of the supermarkets in Bawabat Al Sharq. The supermarket is located in Bawabat Al Sharq Mall which is positioned in the centre of the community. There are a number of other supermarkets near the community including Baqala Alnabigha, Baqala Star of Baniyas and Noor Baniyas Supermarket.

The residents can easily go to a mosque for daily prayers. There are several mosques near Bawabat Al Sharq such as Bakhita Ketbi Mosque, Anas Bin Alnadr Mosque and Hantooma Ahmed Alqubaisi Mosque

Church-goers can find several churches near Bawabat Al Sharq. These include The Armenian Church of Abu Dhabi, Mar Thoma Church, All Saints Anglican Church, St. Elias Cathedral and St. Paul’s Church. These churches are located in Mussafah and can be reached within an 18 to 20-minute drive.

Sikh residents can head to Mussafah where Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji is located. The temple can be reached in under 20 minutes. As for Hindu residents, BAPS Hindu Mandir is located a 25-minute drive away.

Parents with school-going children can find nurseries and schools in Bawabat Al Sharq and its nearby areas.

Nurseries near Bawabat Al Sharq include:

• IQ Kids Nursery
• Al Dana Nursery
• British Home Nursery

The nearest schools are:

• GEMS Cambridge International School
• Global Indian International School
• Reach British School

GEMS Cambridge International School is located in Bawabat Al Sharq, Baniyas. The school is a popular choice among parents in the area. Offering education in accordance with the British curriculum, the school provides a high-quality academic experience to the students. Global Indian International School offers a CBSE curriculum and is located a 6-minute drive away. Accessible within a 9-minute drive, Reach British School offers a British curriculum.

Residents will find the following hospitals near Bawabat Al Sharq:

• LLH Hospital 
• Mediclinic Baniyas
• Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

Mediclinic Baniyas is located within Baniyas hence it is a short distance from Bawabat Al Sharq. Located a 9 to 10-minute drive away, residents can visit the hospital in case of medical emergencies. The hospital offers premium healthcare facilities in various medical fields. On the other hand, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is located only a 10-minute drive away. This premium healthcare facility is a joint venture of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and the prestigious Mayo Clinic.

Residents will find several clinics in Bawabat Al Sharq. There are a few within the vicinity as well. These include:

• Cosmesurge
• Lumiere Skin Clinic
• Safe Care Dental Center

Lumiere Skin Clinic and Cosmesurge Clinic are located in Bawabat Al Sharq Mall which is located in the centre of the community. Safe Care Dental Center is also located within the locality.

Situated in the district of Baniyas, the locality has easy access to the following nearby areas:

• Mussafah
• Al Mafraq
• Mohammed Bin Zayed City

The community is also close to Al Shawamekh.

Residents in the area can find various options for shopping within easy reach. These include:

• Bawabat Al Sharq Mall
• Baniyas Mall
• Mafraq Mall

Bawabat Al Sharq Mall is a shopping mall in Bawabat Al Sharq. Residents can conveniently reach the mall whenever they have a need for shopping therapy or when they need to have a fun time. The mall boasts a variety of retail centres including popular brands such as Charles & Keith, Skechers, Sephora, Inglot and Mango. One can also find pharmacies, clinics, bookshops, a cinema and a hypermarket in the mall.

Baniyas Mall is a short drive away. The mall boasts a variety of local shops and a number of food outlets. Mafraq Mall is also a 5-minute drive from Bawabat Al Sharq.

As Bawabat Al Sharq includes a high-end retail and leisure destination within its premises, residents will not need to travel out of the community when it comes to quality meals. Restaurants in Bawabat Al Sharq are mainly concentrated in the mall and include:

• Il Forno
• Alchemy
• La Brioche
• Shakespeare & Co.
• Zayzafoon Restaurant & Lounge
• Masashiii Japanese Restaurant & Italian Cuisine

All these restaurants and many more are located inside Bawabat Al Sharq Mall. Il Forno is a popular restaurant chain in the UAE that offers authentic Italian cuisine. La Brioche and Shakespeare & Co. will be your go-to places if you crave French delicacies. Zayzafoon Restaurant & Lounge is known to serve Lebanese dishes with a contemporary touch while Masashiii Japanese Restaurant & Italian Cuisine, as the name suggests, is a Japanese and Italian restaurant.

Alchemy, Starbucks, Takumi Bakery & Cafe and Dunkin Donuts are among the caffeine servers in the mall while fast food lovers can get their hands on KFC, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut and Subway.

It will take about half an hour for the residents to reach Abu Dhabi’s shoreline. Many head out to Yas Beach for a fun day alongside the crystal-clear waves. The beach offers various activities including watersports. Other options include Corniche Beach and Al Bateen Beach.

Residents can go to the following places for entertainment:

• Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
• Baniyas Sports & Cultural Club
• Novo Cinemas in Bawabat Al Sharq Mall

Baniyas Sports & Cultural Club is a short distance from the community. The club offers various sports activities including handball, table tennis, volleyball and football. In addition to this, the club also organises cultural activities for youngsters. The vision of the club is to motivate youngsters to excel in sports.

When in the mood for a movie, residents can go to Novo Cinemas in Bawabat Al Sharq Mall which is easily reachable. Cricket fans living in the community are pleased about the fact that Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is a short drive away.

Residents can head to the nearby parks to spend quality time with family. Bani Yas Public Park and Al Jazeera Park are both 10 to 13 minutes away. There are various gyms in Bawabat Al Sharq. Residents can opt for the following gyms located inside Bawabat Al Sharq Mall:

• Fitness First 
• MetroFitt Men

There are numerous salons and spas in Bawabat Al Sharq as well such as:

• Nayomi Beauty Saloon
• Sugar Beauty Lounge
• Turquoise Spa Salon

The above-mentioned spas and salons are all located in Bawabat Al Sharq Mall. In addition to these, the mall also has The Gents Lounge Salon, Companion Beauty Saloon and Sama Lashes.

Bawabat Al Sharq Mall organises a number of events for visitors throughout the year. These include commemorative days such as Mother’s Day and UAE National Day. The community mall also hosts several shopping festivals.

Residents can join a few groups on Facebook to keep up with the eventful life of Bawabat Al Sharq. These include Bawabat Al Sharq Clan and Bawabat Al Sharq Villas and Apartments.

The community offers elegant villas and well-constructed apartments along with a variety of essential and recreational amenities located right within the community inside Bawabat Al Sharq Mall. But it’s due to the same reason, the locality attracts traffic from the nearby areas which will come to visit the mall. Although there is a big parking lot outside the mall, the streets might get a bit crowded during holidays and on weekends.

Bawabat Al Sharq is a mixed-use area in Baniyas, Abu Dhabi.

Bawabat Al Sharq features a mix of 3 to 5-bedroom villas, studios to 3-bed flats and 3-bedroom penthouses.

Bawabat Al Sharq is developed by Baniyas Investment & Development Company (BIDC).

• Yas Island is half an hour’s drive away
• Abu Dhabi International Airport is 20 minutes away
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center is a 17-minute drive away