Mina Road, Tourist Club Area

Mina Road, also known as Al Meena Street is around a 3.5km long road in the Tourist Club Area (renamed as Al Zahiyah) running on the northern side of the district. It starts from Mina Zayed and makes its way to Al Danah via Tourist Club Area. The neighbourhood is dotted with several high-end hotels, apartment buildings and other amenities.

• A major road in Al Zahiyah
• Home to apartment buildings offering 1 to 4-bedroom flats
• Amenities include supermarkets, mosques and healthcare facilities
• Close to Zayed Port and Al Reem Island

Mina Road Tourist Club Area is a self-contained community with all the basic amenities within easy reach. Its proximity to Zayed Port and Corniche Road makes it a lively neighbourhood for those who enjoy hustle and bustle around them.

The residential community consists of apartments mainly when it comes to properties on Mina Road Tourist Club Area. Tenants can choose from 1 to 3-bedroom residences equipped with spacious living areas and quality fittings and furnishings.

The price range of apartments for rent on the Mina Road is as follows:

• The annual rent for 1-bedroom apartments on Mina Road ranges from AED 38k to AED 50k
• Rent for 2-bedroom apartments on Mina Road fluctuates between AED 45k to AED 90k
• The spacious 3-bedroom apartments on Mina Road for rent can be leased from AED 60k to AED 125k per year

There are a few 4-bedroom apartments for rent on Mina Road also available from AED 145k to AED 170k

Popular hotels on Mina Road Tourist Club Area include:

• Jannah Burj Al Sarab
• Ramada by Wyndham Abu Dhabi
• Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
• Al Diar Mina Hotel

Jannah Burj Al Sarab is a mixed-use building offering apartments and hotel suites in studios, 1 and 2-bedroom configurations. The 5-star luxury hotel also has a rooftop pool, a fitness centre and several restaurants and bars. Ramada by Wyndham Abu Dhabi is another 4-star hotel in the neighbourhood featuring fully-furnished rooms along with a range of recreational facilities.

Other hotels on the road are Ramada Abu Dhabi Corniche and Al Diar Mina Hotel.

Parking on Mina Road isn’t a hassle as most of the apartment buildings come with dedicated car parking lots. For visitors, the street and podium parking facilities are available.

Commuting to and from Mina Road Abu Dhabi is quite convenient, residents can either use public transportation or drive using their cars. They can take Bus 055 and X5 from Corniche Hospital bus station on the road. The taxi service is another mode of public transportation in Abu Dhabi that residents can use via smartphone apps.

There are plenty of supermarkets on Mina Road Abu Dhabi offering fresh products to residents. Zoom Supermarket, Pinoy Unimart Supermarket and Baqala Al Milad are a few of them. Those looking for organic and vegan options can head to Abela Supermarket in a 10-minute drive. Other best supermarkets in Abu Dhabi situated near the community are Lulu Hypermarket and Choithrams.

Moreover, the renowned Al Meena Souk or Mina Market is also located nearby. This area in Zayed Port is home to several most-visited souks in Abu Dhabi such as fruit and vegetable souk, fish market, the carpet souk and Abu Dhabi Dates Market. These souks offer different items at a reasonable price.

Abohaitham Mosque on Mina Road is the only facility for residents of the neighbourhood. It is situated at Mina Tower on the road. Other mosques nearby are Thani Bin Mohammad Mosque, Darwaish Bin Ahmed Mosque and the Mosque of Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan are among them.

RCCG Spring of Life Int’l Parish Abu Dhabi is the nearest facility for Churchgoers living on Mina Road. It will take an 8-minute drive to reach the church via Hamdan Street. Other best churches in Abu Dhabi such as St Joseph’s Cathedral and St Andrew’s Church are located within a 12 to 15-minute drive. Most of these churches are concentrated in Airport Street and Al Mushrif.

Families with school-going children will find several reputed educational institutes in the neighbouring communities. In a short drive of 10-minutes lie Abu Dhabi Grammar School offers a Canadian curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students whereas GEMS Winchester School Abu Dhabi is also located in the vicinity. Other schools near Mina Road are Future Leaders International Private School and the American Community School of Abu Dhabi.

Emirates College of Technology is the nearest higher-educational institute listed among the best universities in Abu Dhabi. It offers bachelor’s and diplomas in Business Administration, Medical and Health Sciences, Engineering, Education and Media and Public Relations. The university is easily accessible within a 10-minute drive via Al Firdous Street.

Corniche Hospital Abu Dhabi is a renowned healthcare facility for women and newborn babies. It is the top government hospital in Abu Dhabi and offers services for neonatology, maternal and fetal medicine and high-risk obstetrics. As the name says, it is located in the Corniche Area beside Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort. Other clinics near Mina Road are Elite Medical Centre and Lakeshore Medical Centre.

Mina Road makes its way from the southern end of Al-Mina to the northern side of Al Zahiyah connecting the two districts in a short drive. Towards the eastern side lies mixed-use development – Al Maryah Island and the renowned project by ALDAR Properties – Al Reem Island. Other nearby areas include Al Mushrif and Al Khalidiyah.

Residents can find plenty of high-end shopping destinations near the community. In a short drive of 8-minutes lies Abu Dhabi Mall featuring an array of retail outlets, dining options and entertainment facilities. Popular outlets in the mall include Nike, Sephora, The Body Shop, Mango, Giordano and Adidas. Nation Towers Galleria is another shopping mall nearby located at the foot of Nation Towers on Corniche Road. Home to a few automotive brands, this boutique mall near Mina Road also has VOX Cinema and several dining options. Other shopping malls near the sub-district are Khalidiyah Mall at a 10-minute drive and Al Wahda Mall a 10-minute drive.

The neighbourhood is dotted with several local eateries such as:

• Poke & Co
• Madras Corner Restaurant
• Cocina Restaurant
• Samurai Japanese Restaurant
• Spice Empire Restaurant

Besides these restaurants near Mina Road, there are plenty of options available in the neighbouring communities. Residents can dine at the restaurants at the Galleria Mall Al Maryah Island after driving for just 5-minutes towards the east. Popular options include Al Meylas, Bentley Kitchen and Dai Pai Dong. Those looking for upscale options can visit Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor and Villa Toscana in Nation Galleria. Both these fine dining restaurants in Abu Dhabi are located within a 6 to 8-minute drive.

Since the neighbourhood is located close to the coastline of the emirate, residents can easily visit some of the popular beaches in Abu Dhabi. The 2km long Corniche Beach is the nearest one situated at a 5-minute drive. It has three sections; Gate 2 and 3 are for families and children whereas Gate 1 is dedicated to singles and a large group of friends. The beach near Mina Road also has sports facilities and a children’s play area along with watersports activities.

Qasar Al Watan is a notable cultural landmark of the emirate where visitors can explore the Arabian heritage and its intellectual legacy. It has different zones each offering an unforgettable experience to visitors. Like there is a gold structure featuring interlaced words from a quote by Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Great Wall ornate with an earth-toned architectural design and a room with diplomatic gifts exchanged with the UAE. Another highlight of the presidential palace is ‘The Palace in Motion’ show. Using audio and visual elements, the light show takes place in three acts in front of the main palace. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach the palace.

Al Bahar Abu Dhabi and BOUNCE Trampoline Park are other leisure spots near the community.

Heritage Park, also known as Mina Heritage Park is the nearest recreational facility for residents of the community. It is one of the best public parks in Abu Dhabi with fountains, green spaces, a children’s play area and winding paths. The park also has built-in grills making it a perfect spot for a barbecue party with family or friends.

Indoor fitness options include Body Lab Gym and Top Gym located at a 5-minute drive while salons and spas near Mina Road are Mistress Ladies Beauty Salon and Savannah Beauty.

Mina Road is strategically located close to Zayed Port – one of the biggest commercial spots of the city and Al Maryah Island home to stunning waterfront properties. This makes it one of the most happening areas, as a result, residents can face traffic congestion and parking woes.

• Abu Dhabi International Airport is located half an hour’s drive away
• A 14 to 16-minute drive to Al Bateen and Al Zaab
• It will take a 10-minute drive to Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi