Lehweih, Al Raha Gardens

Lehweih is a sub-community in Al Raha Gardens, a development of Aldar Properties. Consisting of 5-bedroom standalone villas, the linear community is bordered by Hada-Aiq Al Raha Street and Al Mireef Street on the northern and southern end. This pristine community secures a prestigious location near Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street (E10) and offers a peaceful and calm atmosphere. Locals have easy access to reputable schools, fancy restaurants, basic necessities and high-end malls.

• A well-secured community
• Home to spacious arabic-style villas
• Close to Al Raha Beach and Yas Island
• Residential development by Aldar Properties
• Villas in the community are composed of 5-bedrooms
• Located alongside Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Highway (E10)

Highlights of Lehweih Community are:

• 24/7 security
• Outdoor spaces
• Landscaped gardens

Home to many luxurious villas, the community is surrounded by lush green spaces offering its residents a peaceful atmosphere. The 24-hour security encourages people to leave their home without worrying about the safety of their belongings.

Properties in Lehweih are mainly 5-bedroom villas surrounded with green spaces. Villas in Lehweih are duplex with shared amenities on the ground floor while the ensuite bedrooms and the master bedroom are all located on the upper floor. The home entrance on the ground floor opens to a spacious living area linked with dining area and a fully-fitted modern kitchen. A guest bedroom with bathroom and powder room are also present. A separate servant’s quarter is also build in the private garden outside the villa premises. The compound villas also have a balcony, private swimming pool, outdoor area and parking spaces.

Those looking for Lehweih 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 spaces in Lehweih are conveniently spaced out within the villas. Each parking garage in a 5-bed villa has enough space for 3 cars. Street parking is also permissible in Lehweih.

Since the community is gated, residents cannot find taxis. However, they can book online cabs through the RTA app. Public transportation near Lehweih include bus stops alongside Al Mireef street including Al Mireef St / Al Raha Gadens Muzeyra Gate 19 bus stop and Al Mireef St / Al Bandar St bus stop.

The community is surrounded by supermarkets, the nearest is Souk Planet on Eitehad Plaza that has vegan products, as well as a variety of meat options. It is located at just a 5-minute distance from the area. Other supermarkets near Lehweih include, Carrefour, 8-minutes away; Spinneys, 6-minutes away and Safa Express supermarket, a 10-minute drive.

There are several mosques near Lehweih, the nearest is Emirates Martyrs Mosque, a 6-minute drive. Saeed Mohamed Al Kalili Masjid is 6-minutes away while Al Ta’ayish Mosque is a 9-minute drive.

St. Paul’s Church towards Mussafah community is the closest, located at a 22-minute drive. Other churches near Lehweih include St. Elias Cathedral, The Armenian Church Of Abu Dhabi, All Saints Anglican Church and The Mar Thoma Church.

The only closest temple for Hindu residents is BAPS Hindu Mandir, located on Al Taf Road (E16), an 18-minute straight drive on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Road (E11). Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue is located on Al Saadiyat Island takes almost half an hour to reach and facilitates the Jew community in the area.

The community has many reputable schools situated nearby. Nurseries near Lehweih include:

• Odyssey Nursery
• Treehouse Nursery Abu Dhabi
• Sunny Meadows Montessori Nursery

Primary and secondary schools near Lehweih are:

• Canadian international School
• Raha International School
• GEMS American Academy

Canadian International School Abu Dhabi caters to elementary and secondary classes, offering excellent platform to its students and a chance to join after school activities and clubs. Being the closest facility, it is just a 7-minute drive from the area. GEMS American Academy provides 12 years of high-quality education and a mix of International Baccalaureate (IB) and American curriculum. It is located at a short drive of 9-minutes.

Universities near the area include Zayed University, a 19-minute drive and Khalifa University which is a straight 23-minutes of drive Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10).

Clinics and hospitals near Lehweih include:

• Mediclinic Khalifa City
• Burjeel Medical Centre Al Zeina
• Lotus Holistic Alternative Medical Center
• NMC ProVita International Medical Center

NMC ProVita International Medical Center and Lotus Holistic Alternative Medical Center takes about 6-minutes to reach via car. Both are multi-specialty health centres that are located opposite to each other, providing several services to visitors.

Mediclinic in Khalifa City is another closest medical facility to the area, located at an easy commute of 7-minutes. It is a multipurpose hospital that deals in a number of services including ENT, Paediatrics, Gynecology, Dermatology, Physiotherapy, Radiology and many more.

Burjeel Medical Centre in Al Zeina have medical experts that are within a convenient reach of 11-minute drive. The multi-speciality hospital has an emergency department that provides exemplary medical care and a pharmacy. Another pharmacy is Al Wahda Pharmacy which is 6-minutes away.

The well-established neighbouring communities include:

• Al Bandar
• Khalifa City
• Masdar City
• Samaliya Island

Sharing many communal facilities with Lehweih, Samaliya Island is on the northern-western side of the community, while Al Bandar is on the north-eastern end. Towards the south-eastern side is Masdar City Abu Dhabi and Khalifa City covers the major part of south-west region.

High-end shopping malls near Lehweih include:

• Gardens Plaza
• Al Raha Mall

The most popular shopping mall, Al Raha Mall is ideal for a shopping spree. It is located 7-minutes away, close to the highway. The mall boasts a large food court and the biggest entertainment area featuring 3-screen cinema. Popular shopping brands in the mall include:

• Adidas
• Orlando
• Ever Shine
• Brands 4 u
• Le Wrangler

There is also a branch of Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates Islamic Bank in the mall. Lulu Express Supermarket in Al Raha Mall is also a source of ease as residents can buy home goods and grocery items at one place. Gardens Plaza is comparatively a smaller mall, but a closer option located at a short drive of 8-minutes. Serves as a community retail centre for Al Raha Gardens, it boasts at least 16 outlets including Starbucks, Mothercare, Subway, Jones The Grocer and Broccoli Pizza & Pasta.

To enjoy popular international eating chains and a meal after shopping, residents can visit Al Raha Mall, which offers:

• Subway
• Burger Hut
• Papa Murphy’s Pizza
• Charleys Philly Steaks

A few other restaurants near Lehweih include:

• Pizza Di Rocci
• Shish Shawerma
• Azure Restaurant

Pizza Di Rocci is at a 5-minute distance that serves Italian Pizza and Pasta made from home-made ingredients. Visitors will get an unmatchable experience visiting Shish Shawerma, located in Khalifa City at a 9-minute drive, it serves a variety of flavorful Shawarma. Azure is also an Italian restaurant with friendly staff, located in Al Raha Beach Hotel it is a 9-minute drive from the area.

Lehweih Community enjoys a coastal location close to Al Raha Island and Yas Island. The places boast beaches and clubs among which Al Raha Beach is the nearest, only 10-minutes away. Yas Beach is a 14-minute drive from the area, where residents can enjoy swimming in pools and several water sport activities.

Entertainment destinations near the community are:

• Al Raha Theatre
• Cheeky Monkeys
• Al Forsan International Sports Resorts

Families can visit Cheeky Monkeys, a fun and entertainment destination packed with exciting activities for children and dining options for adults. It is a safe and exciting opportunity where parents can leave their kids to play. The indoor area provides a party space for kids up to 8 years of age, where they can be imaginative and creative to the fullest. There is also a birthday place where birthday celebrations are held. The place is 16-minutes away via Al Fursan Street.

Al Raha Theatre is a place for movie buffs, featuring a single cinema that shows latest movies. It is at a distance of 16-minutes just off Channel Street. Visit Al Forsan International Sports Resorts to get active in the capital. It is an ideal destination for family and friends gatherings, offering a number of exciting activities and indoor play areas. Visitors can enjoy karting, an archery area, a shooting range and a well-maintained watersport area. Located in Al Forsan Village, at a 14-minute drive, the place also offers many eating places and a gym.

Venues where residents can enjoy outdoor activities are:

• Emirates Karate
• Abu Dhabi Golf Club
• Pearl Sports Club Compound
• Regional Sports Football Academy

Abu Dhabi Golf Club is a 27-hole sprawling clubhouse, set in a desert, the place is an exotic destination for golf-lovers. Families can also visit and enjoy dining here while taking in the sights of a mesmerising sunset. Joggers will love a stroll on lush green spaces. Emirates Karate is an academy that gives karate lessons a 10-minute drive, in Khalifa City. It provides one of the best karate classes in Abu Dhabi. Pearl sports club compound is only 7-minutes away.

Gyms near Lehweih community that are worth visiting include, EMS Revolution UAE on Channel Street, a 10-minute drive. Endurance Gym is only 12-minutes away while Kingdom X Body Fitness Club, the closest facility, is just 5-minutes away.

Salons and spas near Lehweih include:

• Golden Desert Spa
• Guitara Beauty Salon
• Bella Dona Skin Care & Beauty Center

Golden Desert Spa is just an 8-minute drive from the area, and is the closest option for a day full of relaxation. Bella Dona Skin Care & Beauty Center is an 8-minute drive on Street 3 that provides beauty service by certified make-up artists. Guitara Beauty Salon give hair and facial treatments just 4-minutes away.

Gardens Plaza and Al Raha Mall hosts many small events, where people can visit and enjoy social gatherings. The neighbouring communities also plan events concerts and Christmas day events where people of surrounding communities are welcomed.

Al Raha Gardens – Community – Abu Dhabi in Facebook is up for joining. Residents can join this group to stay updated with the other members of the community as well as to share experiences with each other.

Living in Lehweih Community will give you a very peaceful atmosphere with all the amenities located closeby. However, the area only has 5-bedroom villas on offer. Those looking for other property and configuration types can check out other neighbourhoods close by.

• 10-minutes from Yas Island
• 11-minutes from Khalifa City A.
• 11-minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport
• 14-minutes from Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway (E12)