Hemaim Community, Al Raha Gardens

Hemaim is a villa and townhouse sub-community in Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi. Developed by Aldar Properties, Hemaim was completed in August 2010, a year after Al Raha Gardens was launched. Located adjacent to Al Raha Beach development, Hemaim Community comprises 3, 4, and 5-bedroom homes with traditional Arab architecture and modern interiors designed for a luxurious lifestyle in Abu Dhabi.

• Modern lifestyle within Arabesque homes.
• Variety of villas and townhouses for sale and rent.
• Close to Al Raha Beach and Khalifa City A.
• Amazing facilities like pools, gym and park.

Living in the Hemaim Community means enjoying a secluded, modern lifestyle in traditional residential units. Highlights of the community include:

• Proximity to the ocean
• Plenty of fitness, sports and recreation facilities in and around the neighbourhood
• Easy access to central points in Abu Dhabi

The development also makes great use of the outdoors and offers the most comforting, serene living environment to homeowners.

Villas in Hemaim Community are spacious homes with excellent finishes and amazing outdoor areas. 3-bedroom villas are spacious with coverage areas ranging from 2,723 sq. ft. to 3,875 sq. ft. These two-tiered villas have three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. There are 5 bathrooms in the villa. On the ground floor, you also have a big living room, dining room and an open plan kitchen. The outdoor area has a maid’s room, a beautiful garden and covered parking for two vehicles.

Coverage areas for 4-bed villas vary between 2,260 sq. ft. and 4,392 sq. ft. These villas have 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, plus a maid’s room and storage area. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. 3 bedrooms upstairs have adjoining balconies offering great views of the community, and a study leads to a terrace. Big windows in the villa let in plenty of natural light. As you head outside, there’s a private garden with water features, offering plenty of space for your kids and pets to play, and also for you to host BBQ parties. There’s also a garage for parking 2 vehicles.

Moving on, 5-bedroom villas have 4 bedrooms on the first floor with attached bathrooms and adjoining balconies. On the ground floor, you have a family, living, dining, and guest rooms, along with a kitchen and storage area. There are two maid’s rooms as well. Outside the villa, you have a private garden, swimming pool and parking space for 3 cars.

Next are 3-bedroom townhouses with coverage areas ranging from 2,700 sq. ft. to 3,800 sq. ft. Some houses are set over 3 floors. The second floor has a spacious master bedroom and study. On the first floor, you have two rooms with bathrooms, along a majlis area. Finally, the ground floor has a semi-open kitchen leading to a large living area. Like villas in the sub-community, these townhouses also have a private garden with water features, a maid’s room and covered parking.

Finally, 4-bedroom townhouses have a typical coverage area of 2,743 sq. ft. to 3,272 sq. ft. There are two stylish and spacious master bedrooms with attached bathrooms and balcony access on the second floor. On the first floor, there are two more bedrooms along with a study room. The ground floor has a maid’s room with an attached bathroom, and there’s a visitor bathroom as well. The living and dining rooms are also spacious, and the kitchen is fully fitted. The living area leads to a private garden outside. The villa also has a garage for 2 cars.

Bayut has worked on creating 2D and 3D layouts of Hemaim Community floor plans for villas and townhouses available for rent and sale.

As mentioned above, there are plenty of parking spaces in Hemaim Community for residents, at least two in each villa/townhouse.

The main mode of public transportation in Hemaim Community is the RTA bus service, with several routes that pass through the Al Raha Gardens area, such as bus 120 and 161 from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).

There are several supermarkets in Hemaim Community for the daily shopping needs of the residents. Within the community, you have the Safa Express Supermarket in Garden Plaza and LuLu Express in Al Raha Mall. In addition, major retail outlets like Spinneys and Carrefour are also located nearby in the Al Bandar and Al Muneera areas, respectively, at a distance of fewer than 10 minutes by car.

There are a couple of mosques near Hemaim Community. The Al Raha Mosque is located less than a minute away from the community. Other nearby mosques include the Mansour Bin Zayed Mosque, Al Basit Mosque and Al Ta’ayish Mosque.

The nearest church for Christian residents of Hemaim Community is the Friends Church. Churches of various denominations are located within a 15 to 25-minute distance, such as the St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Catholic), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) and the Assembly of God Church, Abu Dhabi.

The nearest Hindu temple would be BAPS Hindu Mandir, 21 minutes away near Shahama, Abu Dhabi. Likewise, the nearest place of worship for Sikh residents of Hemaim Community is the New Gurudwara, Abu Dhabi.

The community is located very close to major international institutions. Top schools near Hemaim Community include:

• Al Raha International School
• Al Yasmina School
• GEMS American Academy

Al Raha International School has earned an outstanding ranking from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge and offers an international curriculum to students. Al Yasmina School is also a top rated school that offers British curriculum.

There are also a couple of nurseries near Hemaim Community in Khalifa City such as:

• Sunny Meadows Montessori
• Odyssey Nursery

For higher education, there are several universities near Hemaim, such as Khalifa University Masdar Campus, Zayed University and Al Ain University of Science & Technology.

While there are no hospitals and clinics inside Al Raha, there are some located in nearby. Top hospitals near Hemaim Community include:

• Al Noor Hospital
• Mediclinic
• Amana Healthcare Medical and Rehabilitation Centre

These medical facilities are all located within a 5 to 10-minute distance from Al Raha Gardens.

There are also a couple of cosmetic clinics nearby, such as the Kaya Skin Clinic in Al Raha Mall and Cosmetics Skin and Laser Clinic.

Al Raha Gardens comprises 11 sub-communities: Al Ward, Lehwieh, Muzera, Al Mariyah, Yasmina, Al Tharwaniyah, Hemaim, Samra, Kahnnour, Sidra and Qattouf. Other nearby areas include:

• Yas Island
• Al Forsan Village
• Masdar City

In addition, the community is also located close to Khalifa City A on one side and faces the water on the other. The Abu Dhabi International Airport is also 15 minutes away.

There is no shortage of shopping facilities for the residents of this subcommunity. Garden Plaza, in Al Raha Gardens, is located just 6 minutes from Hemaim. The plaza has retail outlets like:

• Boots Pharmacy
• Safa Express Supermarket
• Jones The Grocer
• Mother Care
• Grand Optics
• Claire’s
• Modern National Laundry
• Tip Top Nail Care
• Pace & Luce
• Al Ansari Exchange

Hemaim Community is also close to Al Raha Mall, where along with high-end retail outlets, visitors can also find entertainment options, especially at Oscar Cinema.

There’s no dearth of restaurants and cafes near Hemaim Community. Top dining options in the nearby Khalifa City Truck Park include:

• Honors Burger
• Sushi Express
• Emirati 21 Cafe

In addition, top restaurants in Khalifa City A include:

• Shish Shawerma
• Seashell Restaurant
• Castle Restaurant

For fine dining, you can head to the Circle Cafe, whereas Eighteen Sixty Eight Restaurant and Jones the Grocer serve as excellent casual eateries.

Al Raha Gardens itself is a waterfront development, and there are a couple of beaches located within a 15 to 30-minute distance. Examples include Al Raha Beach, Yas Beach Resort, Al Bateen Beach and Saadiyat Public Beach. You can also relax by the waters at the Al Raha Beach Marina or Al Raha Beach Chalets.

Residents of Hemaim Community have a host of leisure activities to choose from.

• The Al Raha Mall is the ideal venue for arcade games, movies, and casual dining.
• Golf enthusiasts can head to the nearby Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
• Sports enthusiasts can visit the Al Forsan International Sports Resort 10 minutes away.

Al Raha Mall houses a mix of entertainment, leisure and shopping options. One can also find two cinemas, several cafés, restaurants and a food court offering a choice of dining. Little ones can make the most of the kids’ entertainment area.

There are a couple of fitness centres within a 10-minute distance from Hemaim Community, such as:

• Blue Power Fitness Gym
• Beyond Health Club
• CrossFit
• Cobra Fitness

There are a couple of salons near Hemaim. These include:

• Pace e Luce Hair & Beauty Ladies Salon for both men and women
• Tip Top Nail Bar
• Hair Concept

Pace e Luce is a high-end salon located at the spa building of the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

Hemaim Community is a quiet enclave and there isn’t much in the way of community events. However, there are days when traders set up flea markets in the area offering sales on everyday items.

The community is connected online via Al Raha Gardens community page on Facebook.

To sum up, Hemaim Community in Al Raha Gardens is an ideal villa/townhouse sub-community for those who prefer a peaceful and secluded lifestyle. Residents have all modern facilities and amenities within easy access.

Hemaim Community is located in Al Raha Gardens Abu Dhabi.

The project is developed by Aldar Properties.

Prospective renters and buyers can find villas and townhouses in 3 to 5-bedroom units.

The hotels near Hemaim are Al Raha Beach Hotel (1.63 km), Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island (2.69 km) and Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi (3.19 km).

Visitors can find Yas Marina Circuit (4.28 km) and Yas Links (4.61 km).

The completion date of the project is August 2010.

• 3 Minutes To Al Raha Beach
• 5 Minutes To Yas Island
• 10 Minutes To Abu Dhabi International Airport
• 15 Minutes To Saadiyat Island