Khannour Community, Al Raha Gardens

Khannour Community is one of the eleven residential enclaves in Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi. This sub-community offers a quiet and secure place for families. A renowned developer, Aldar Properties, designed this master development to provide modern living spaces with an emphasis on comfort and convenience. Directly linked to Al Mireef Street and Hada-Aiq Al Raha Street, the area is situated in close proximity to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, providing seamless access to other parts of the capital city.

• Features 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses and 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas
• Located close to Masjid Shuhada Al Imarat
• Al Raha International School is located at a walking distance

Khannour Community offers perfectly designed houses for local and expat families. It is located adjacent to the residential blocks of Qutouf and Hemayem and features around 143 houses. Residents share the amenities with the greater Al Raha Gardens community which include:

• Gymnasium
• Jogging tracks
• International School
• Gardens Plaza, a community retail centre
• Playgrounds and parks

The location of this sub-community makes it ideal for families wishing to live away from the crowded city.

Properties in the Khannour Community include 3 and 4-bedroom triplex townhouses with covered floor space of about 2,740 sq. ft. The ground level boasts a spacious living area, dining and kitchen, maid's room, as well as a private lawn, herb garden and open terraces. Bedrooms are located on the elevated floors with ensuite bathrooms and balconies.

Khannour Community also features 3, 4 and 5-bedroom duplex villas with floor space ranging between 2,740 sq. ft. and 4,180 sq. ft. Each villa has a spacious floor layout on the ground level with up to two maid's rooms, kitchen, dining room, open-air dining area, store, powder room, laundry, family area as well as a private garden, herb garden and courtyards. 4 and 5-bed villas also come with a plunge pool and a pool deck that adds a touch of luxury. A limited number of 5-bedroom deluxe villas are also available that have a gross space of about 5,000 sq. ft. and come with a bigger garage, three rooms for maids, a pantry, laundry and a big swimming pool.

Those looking for Khannour Community 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.

Parking is a non-issue in the Khannour Community as each private property comes with a spacious garage that can accommodate at least two cars. Public parking spaces are also located around the community.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR KHANNOUR COMMUNITY

Bus stations near the Khannour Community are all located along Al Mireef Street. The nearest station is Al Mireef St / Al Raha Gardens Samra Gate 21 Bus Stop, serviced by routes 216 and K4. It takes a few minutes to access this stop on foot from any part of the community.

There are several supermarkets near the Khannour Community. The closest option is Safa Express Supermarket, which is located an 8-minute drive away. Other supermarkets near the area include Carrefour Market and City Star Hypermarket. Both options can be reached within 9 minutes. Another option, LuLu Express in Al Raha Mall, is located 10 minutes away from the sub-community.

There are several mosques near the Khannour Community. The closest option, Al Ta'ayish Mosque is a 6-minute drive.

Residents of the Khannour Community can easily drive to the Musaffah community to access the nearest church. It takes a drive of less than 20 minutes to get there. The area is known to house several churches including The Mar Thoma Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Furthermore, it takes about half an hour to reach The Abrahamic Family House. It is a multi-faith house and features a mosque, a church and a synagogue.

There are quite a few educational options near the sub-community.

Nursery options include:

• Sunny Meadows Montessori Nursery
• Treehouse Nursery
• Al Rudwan KG

Sunny Meadows Montessori Nursery can be reached in 4 minutes. This facility caters to kids from 2 months to 4 and half years of age. Little Smarties Nursery follows the Montessori method of learning.

Schools near Khannour Community include:

• Raha International School
• Al Shohub Private School
• GEMS American Academy

Raha International School, located at a 4-minute drive, is a non-profit foundation, which offers primary, secondary and diploma programs. This school follows the International Baccalaureate curriculum.

Health clinics near Khannour Community include Mediclinic Khalifa City and Canadian Medical Center. These facilities can be reached within 7 to 10 minutes. Hospitals near Khannour Community include:

• Amana Healthcare Village
• Madinat Khalifa Healthcare Center
• NMC ProVita International Medical Centre

NMC ProVita International Medical Centre can be reached within 5 minutes. This medical centre specialises in in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation, home hemodialysis, long-term care and home health services.

Khannour Community is located on the eastern end of Al Raha Gardens, which consists of eleven sub-communities; Al Ward, Lehwieh, Muzera, Sidra Community, Yasmina, Al Tharwaniyah, Hemaim, Samra, Khannour, Al Mariah and Qattaouf. All of these precincts are located close to one another and share various communal amenities.

Other residential communities near Khannour Community include:

• Khalifa City
• Al Raha Beach
• Masdar City

Gardens Plaza is an Al Raha Gardens community retail centre, located at a 7-minute drive. Shopping Malls near Khannour Community include:

• Central Mall
• Al Raha Mall
• My City Centre Masdar

Al Raha Mall is the closest mall to Khannour Community and it is located at an 8-minute drive away. Central Mall, 10 minutes away, is a small shopping centre in Khalifa City and offers a wide range of options from clothes to daily groceries.

Restaurants near Khannour Community include:

• Jones The Grocer
• Salar Iranian Restaurant
• LENIANO Italian Restaurant

All these dining establishments and several more are part of the Al Raha Gardens community, making it convenient to grab a bite. Other eateries near the area are Wing Stop, Texas Chicken and various small-scale food joints.

Popular beaches near Khannour Community include Yas Beach, Al Bateen Beach and Abu Dhabi Beach. These beaches can be reached within 20 to 28 minutes. Yas Beach, with its white sand, clear water and natural mangrove, is one of the most beautiful beaches in the city. Families can go for a swim in the clear waters of Al Bateen Beach or opt to kayak and jet ski. Abu Dhabi Beach is a well-maintained beach with posted sentries, who guard and guide families whenever needed.

The closest landmarks include:

• Al Maqta’a Tower
• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
• Abu Dhabi Golf Club

Al Maqta’a Tower, 16 minutes away by car, is a famous landmark, which was built in the early 19th century to protect Abu Dhabi when it was just a small fishing village. This landmark is situated between Maqta’a Bridge and Sheikh Zayed Bridge.
Ferrari World, at a drive of 17 minutes, is a very popular attraction amongst tourists and locals. To its north lies Warner Bros. World, which is an indoor amusement park with rides and cartoon-themed shows.

Abu Dhabi Golf Club is a 10-minute drive and is a high-end desert golf club with 27 championship holes and multiple dining options.

Khannour Community has several green outdoor spaces, where families can go for a walk. Al Raha Gardens Plaza Gym is a great place to stay fit and it offers separate timing for ladies and gents. This is an exclusive gym for Al Raha residents. Al Maqta Park can be reached within 3 minutes by foot.

Salons and spas nearby include:

• Blonde Luxury Beauty Lounge
• Bedashing Beauty Lounge
• Vogue Beauty Salon

Bedashing Beauty Lounge is an award-winning facility that offers innovative hair, nails, face and body treatments. These facilities offer essential beauty treatments and can be reached within 8 minutes.

Al Raha Gardens is known for its community environment. The parent community celebrates several events such as Chinese New Year, Halloween, Earth Hour, Christmas, etc.

Those looking to keep in touch with their fellow community members can join the parent community Facebook group called AL Raha Gardens Community. It is a closed group for residents of Al Raha Gardens.

Khannour Community is a well-planned sub-community and a great place to live for families. The only downside is the community does not offer vertical accommodations. However, people fond of living in spacious villas and townhouses will find Khannour Community an ideal choice.

WHERE IS KHANNOUR COMMUNITY LOCATED IN ABU DHABI?

Khannour Community is one of the eleven precincts of the Al Raha Gardens residential area in Abu Dhabi.

WHAT ARE THE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE IN KHANNOUR COMMUNITY?

Khannour Community features 3 and 4-bed townhouses and 3 to 5-bedroom villas.

• Located close to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Road (E10)
• Yas Island is a short 20-minute drive away
• Zayed International Airport is only a 9-minute drive