Desert Style, Al Reef Villas

Al Reef Villas is a sub-community in Al Reef. Developed by Manazel Real Estate, it is close to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11). The project was launched in 2008 and completed in 2012. There are 2,376 villas in the district in 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom configurations. The villa clusters – Mediterranean Style, Contemporary Style, Desert Style and Arabian Style, are categorised based on their architectural themes. Each villa unit has a separate maid’s room, a swimming pool and a garden.

Desert Style villa cluster is also known as Desert Village or Desert Community. This project was completed in February 2011. These family homes in 2 to 5-bedroom configurations are spread across 1,832 sq. ft. to 3,749 sq. ft.

Read more about Desert Style villas, their sales and rental trends, facilities and nearby attractions in this area guide.

• Desert inspired architectural styles
• A residential cluster in Al Reef Villas
• Completed in February 2011
• Developed by Manazel Real Estate
• Properties include 2 to 5-bedroom villas
• Near Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashed Road and Al Marfaa Street
• Access to numerous amenities
• Close to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Al Reef Villas is one of the most popular residential communities in Abu Dhabi. Desert Village is a gated and family-friendly residential cluster offering all the advantages of living in Al Reef.

Some points of interest of living in Desert Style, Al Reef Villas are:

• Lifestyle amenities
• Dedicated parking space
• Sports facilities

Desert Community has access to lifestyle amenities such as mosques, schools, swimming pools, retail stores, restaurants, coffee shops and BBQ facilities. Sports enthusiasts can find a gym, basketball court and tennis court.

Properties in Desert Style, Abu Dhabi, include spacious villas for rent and sale. As the name suggests, properties have desert-themed architecture. One can choose from 2 to 5-bedroom villas in the Desert Village.

Inside the villa, one can find an open-style kitchen, a spacious living and dining area, an upgraded terrace with pool, bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms with walk-in closets and a private balcony. Apart from these main features, there is an office with a library, a laundry room, a powder room and a maid’s room with an attached bathroom.

Villas for rent in Desert Style, Abu Dhabi, are feasible for those who can shell out AED 75k to AED 155k. One can choose from 2, 3, 4 and 5-bed units.

• 2-bed Desert Style Villas for rent can cost around AED 80k per annum
• The annual rent for 3-bed Desert Style Villas is AED 93k to AED 115k
• You can consider renting 4-bedroom Desert Style Villas for AED 125k to AED 150k
•  The rents for 5-bed Desert Style Villas can be as low as AED 140k per annum

Investors and potential home buyers can explore villas for sale in Desert Community. Properties within this cluster are offered at reasonable prices and are likely to deliver lucrative returns on investment.

• The sale prices of 2-bedroom Desert Style villas range from AED 1.03M to AED 1.45M. 
• To buy 3-bedroom Desert Style Villas, expect to pay AED 1.39M to AED 1.7M
• The sales price for a 4-bedroom Desert Style Villas is AED 2.0M
• Those looking to buy a 5-bedroom Desert Style Villas can shell out AED 2.2M to AED 3.0M

Head to Bayut.com to check out 2D and 3D Desert Style floor plans for each property and bed type.

Residents can use private conveyance since main roads are in proximity. Each villa has covered parking spaces in Desert Style, Al Reef.

Abu Dhabi, Shahama Village bus stop is a 15-minute drive away. Al Merfa St / Desert Community bus stop is the nearest within a 4-minute walking distance. It is served by buses A20, 101 and 420.

Those who prefer public transport can hire a taxi from outside the villa community. One can also book an online cab for a hassle-free commute.

Some supermarkets near Desert Style, Al Reef Villas are:

• Select Market
• Al Rifai Roastery
• Fathima Supermarket

To fulfil the grocery needs, residents can head towards Select Market within Desert Village. Al Rifai Roastery and Fathima Supermarket are around 5 to 6 minutes away from the villa cluster.

There are some mosques near Desert Style, Al Reef Villas, such as Aisha-Ibrahim Al Saman Mosque, Al Reef Camp Masjid and Mosque Mubarak Bin Ghanem Al Ketbi.

Other places of worship near Desert Style, Al Reef include New Life Church, at a 15-minute drive away.

Famous churches in Abu Dhabi are more than 20 minutes away from the villa community. These include The Armenian Church of Abu Dhabi, Mar Thoma Church, Filipino Christian Church, St. Paul’s Church, Musaffah, Christ Church of Prayer Ministries and All Saints Anglican Church.

The upcoming BAPS Hindu Mandir will be a 17-minute drive by car.

Parents searching for nurseries for their toddlers can visit:

• Maple Bear Nursery – Al Reef
• Odyssey Nursery
• First Hope Nursery

Maple Bear Nursery is located on the ground floor of Building 35 in Al Reef Downtown, just 4 minutes away. Odyssey Nursery and First Hope Nursery are a 15-minute drive away.

Schools near Desert Style Villas include:

• Virginia International Private School
• Almaharat Private School 
• Modern Private School
• Umm Al Arab Girl School

Virginia International Private School (VIPS) is an American school in Khalifa City B. Its campus offers world-class amenities such as custom-built classrooms, a library, a music room, an imagination room, an art room, an indoor physical education room, a gym, ICT and shaded playgrounds. The classrooms are integrated with the latest technology, such as smartboard technology and offer access to various online learning materials. The school offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 10.

Founded in 2015, Almaharat Private School is based in Shakhbout City. There is Modern Private School located at Shakhbout City, Plot No. P2, Sector 26. Umm Al Arab School is in New Al Falah, around 13 minutes away.

Other nearby schools are Al Salam School and Ajyal International School Al Falah.

Khawarizmi International College in Al Shahama is the nearest higher education option for residents, just 12 minutes away.

Residents can easily find general and multi-speciality clinics in Abu Dhabi for diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive treatments. There are plenty of clinics and hospitals near Desert Style Villas, including:

• Ibn Sina Medical Centre
• NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City
• NMC ProVita International Medical Center
• Amana Healthcare Medical and Rehabilitation Hospital
• Mediclinic Khalifa City

Ibn Sina Medical Centre is located beside Select Market, Al Reef Downtown Block F2, at a 5-minute drive away. The branch in Khalifa City is located on 16th Street.

NMC ProVita International Medical Center is located just 15 minutes away. Amana Healthcare Medical and Rehabilitation Hospital is a 17-minute drive away. There is a Mediclinic branch in Khalifa City at a 17-minute drive away from the community.

Desert Style is a residential cluster in Al Reef Villas close to Arabian Style, Mediterranean Style and Contemporary Style Village.

These sub-communities surround the Desert Style cluster:

• Airport Area
• Al Falah
• Al Shahama

It takes around 12 minutes to reach the Airport Area. Al Falah is an 11-minute drive, while Al Shahama is a 10-minute drive away from the district.

Residents can shop from these malls near Desert Style Villas:

• Yas Mall
• Deerfields Mall
• My City Centre Masdar

Those looking for a full-fledged shopping experience can go to Yas Mall, a 10-minute drive from the Desert Village. Covering an area of 235,000 square metres, Yas Mall has an impressive selection of stores, eateries and other attractions.

Some of the best stores in Yas Mall Abu Dhabi include fashion outlets such as Khaadi, MANGO, Coast, Tryano, Weekend MaxMara, Lacoste, Zippy and Carter’s. Those looking for handbags, shoes and other accessories can head to Steve Madden, Ecco, Charles & Keith, Aldo, Michael Kors and Montblanc.

City Centre Masdar is an iconic destination offering several leisure, dining and shopping options. Spanning over 18,000 square metres, it features more than 70 stores. There are international and local brands, a Carrefour Hypermarket, dining options and 18 charging stations for electric vehicles. This mall is a 15-minute drive away.

Deerfields Mall is the go-to retail destination for shopaholics living close to the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border. Some of its renowned shops are Ajmal Perfumes, Aldo, MAC Cosmetics, Athlete’s Co., Max Fashion and Bath & Body Works. Deerfields Mall facilities include an information desk, electric charging stations and free public parking. It is accessible at a 16-minute drive away.

Restaurants near Desert Style Villas include:

• Snaxbox UAE
• Royal Orchid Restaurant
• Rez B Haleeb restaurant
• Taste of Lahore’s Baithak Restaurant
• IL Forno Italiano
• KFC
• Wakumi

These restaurants are accessible within a 5-minute driving distance from Al Reef Desert Style. You can also unwind at some nearby cafes & coffee shops such as Starbucks, Meraki Roastery and Cafe and Costa Coffee – Al Reef.

Al Zeina Beach is the nearest beach from the Desert Style, Abu Dhabi, at a 15-minute drive. Suppose you are looking to spend a nice sunny day at the beach, head over to Yas Beach. It is one of the best beaches in Abu Dhabi that offers many activities for kids and adults. Reaching there may take around 18 minutes by car.

Abu Dhabi International Airport is the nearest landmark from the sub-community, around 23 minutes away.

Popular leisure attractions near Desert Style, Al Reef include:

• Al Ghazal Golf Club
• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Al Ghazal Golf Club is one of the best golf courses in Abu Dhabi. It is an 18-hole sand golf course with an English-style clubhouse, a health club and sports facilities. You can find this golf club at a 9-minute drive away.

Adrenaline junkies like to visit Ferrari World, which is approximately a 12-minute drive away.

Desert Community has parks, playgrounds and landscaped gardens nearby. A kids’ playground is located at a short distance. You can take your family to spend an evening at Arabian Village Park or Quiet Park. Both are a 3 to 8-minute drive away.

Residents can also access community pools and fitness centres to keep their workout regimes on track. Gyms near Desert Community, Al Reef Villas are just 2 to 3 minutes away.

• Male Gym
• Women Gym
• Gym Al Reef

Beauty Salons near Desert Community, Al Reef Villas are:

• American Beauty Center ABC
• Nailbox Beauty Salon
• Scissor Barbershop
• Body Art Beauty Center

These are just a 3 to 5-minute drive away.

Desert Community, Al Reef Villas is one of the popular architectural theme houses in the master community. Those interested in properties for rent and sale in Desert Village will find a range of villas on offer. Those looking for smaller accommodation such as apartments can consider Al Reef Downtown.

The area is located in Al Reef Abu Dhabi.

The main property types in Desert Style Abu Dhabi are villas.

Al Reef Desert Style was completed in February 2011.

• 13 minutes from Al Bandar
• 14 minutes from Yas Waterworld
• 15 minutes from Ferrari World
• 17 minutes from Masdar City Abu Dhabi