Old Shahama, Abu Dhabi

Old Shahama is a sub-community of Al Bahia, a coastal community of Abu Dhabi. It is located alongside the major highways of the emirate, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11) and Abu Dhabi-Al Shahama Road (E10). The residential neighbourhood is predominantly a villa community and borders the oldest residential district Al Shahama. Old Shahama is an ideal residential community for families and individuals alike as it is home to healthcare facilities, schools, restaurants and supermarkets.

• Part of a larger community, Al Bahia
• Offers apartments and villas for rent and sale purposes
• Al Raha Beach and Yas Island lie in proximity
• Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11) and Abu Dhabi-Al Shahama Road (E10) run along with the community

Old Shahama is a family-friendly community offering a peaceful lifestyle to residents. It has all the basic amenities and facilities such as schools, supermarkets, hospitals and landscaped gardens. The well-connected road network provides an easy commute to the neighbouring areas of the emirate. In short, Old Shahama is a sustainable community that improves the quality of living for future generations.

Properties in Old Shahama include apartments and spacious villas. Villas in the residential community come in 3 to 8-bedroom configurations while apartments are available in studio, 1 and 2-bedroom layouts. The apartment in Old Shahama is usually a portioned villa which means the owner rents the spacious villa in portions dividing the amenities for residents.

Residences in the community are equipped with all the basic facilities necessary for living a peaceful life. They have an expansive living area, bedrooms with attached bathrooms and built-in wardrobes, a fully-equipped kitchen and a maid’s room. Other features of these villas for sale in Old Shahama include a front yard and a dedicated parking area.

The price range of apartments for rent in Old Shahama is as follows:

• The annual rent of a 2-bedroom apartment is AED 48k
• The annual rent of a 3-bedroom apartment is AED 60k to AED 75k
• The expansive 4-bedroom apartment is available for lease for AED 77k to AED 90k

Villas for rent in Old Shahama can be leased for AED 89k to AED 124k. These 5-bedroom villas for rent in Old Shahama are spread across 15,000 sq ft. featuring a private garden, pool and well-lit rooms.

The most common method of paying the annual lease is post-dated cheques. The number of these cheques may vary from four to eight, as per your contract with the landlord. Tenants must check the payment plan before renting an apartment in Old Shahama.

Residents will find ample parking spaces in Old Shahama. Villas in the community come with a garage with a parking area for one or two vehicles while apartments offer one car parking spot for each residence. Visitors can use the street parking facilities for their vehicles.

Multiple bus routes are running in and around the area that connects Old Shahama to the neighbouring areas. Residents can hop in Bus 202 and 222 from Al Mirsal Street bus station in the area. Since the area is located right next to E10 and E11, commuting through private conveyance is easier for residents as well.

There is no shortage of supermarkets in Old Shahama, one can find numerous local grocery stores and large hypermarkets in the community. Nasrin Grocery, Al Shareea Supermarket, Farmers Market and Silver Supermarket are a few of them. Baniyas Co-Operative Society is another supermarket in the community offering daily usage products, household items, fresh and frozen food and much more. It is located near Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road.

Mosques in Old Shahama are dotted around the area. Ahmed Al Mansoori Mosque, Badr Haji Masjid and Al-Imam Al Shafi Masjid are a few of the mosques where Muslim community members can offer their prayers. The residential area also has an Eid prayer ground for congregational prayers on the auspicious occasion of Eid.

Christian fellows can visit New Life Church in Heritage Hall of Emirates Park Zoo, accessible in a 4-minute drive. After the completion of the upcoming Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, BAPS Mandir will be the nearest worship place for Hindu community members. It will take around an 11-minute drive to reach the temple.

Nursery schools in Old Shahama include:

• Al Yasat Kindergarten
• Sweet Baby Nursery

Parents with school-going children can find several schools in Old Shahama. These include:

• Halima Al Sa’diah School
• Al Reef Girls School for Basic Education
• Al Shahama School

Other schools near the community are Al Basma British School and Aspen Heights British School. Both the schools are located within a short drive of 7-minutes.

Healthcare facilities in the community are:

• Shahama Disease Prevention and Screening Centre
• Tabarak Medical Polyclinic

Al Rahba Hospital near Old Shahama is one of the best government hospitals in Abu Dhabi known for providing premium healthcare facilities in multiple disciplines. Other hospitals near the community are Mediclinic Khalifa City and Amana Healthcare.

Old Shahama is enveloped by popular residential communities of the emirate such as:

• Al Rahba
• Hydra Village

To the south of Old Shahama lies the other sub-community, New Shahama and if you head further towards the south, the residential project by Manazel Estate – Al Reef is situated. Other communities nearby include Yas Island and Al Raha Beach.

Green Mart in Old Shahama is a one-stop-shopping destination for buying grocery items, meat and fish, electronics and other accessories. Other shopping malls near the community are:

• Deerfields Mall
• Yas Mall
• Al Raha Mall

Deerfields Mall has a variety of local and international brands to cater to the community members along with residents of neighbouring areas. It is located in the parent community and accessible within a 7-minute drive. Some popular brands available in the mall are:

• Aldo
• Bath & Body Works
• Claire’s
• H&M
• Jawhara Jewellery
• Skechers
• The Body Shop

Yas Mall is one of the best malls in Abu Dhabi accessible in a 14-minute drive from Old Shahama. The mall features a wide range of entertainment and recreational facilities along with 370 retail and 60 F&B outlets.

The residential community is home to several local eateries and casual dining restaurants such as:

• Othman Khamis Restaurant
• Al Abbadi Restaurant
• White Flower Restaurant
• Chicken Corner Restaurant
• Antar Cafeteria and Resfrshment

Deerfields Mall also offers different dining options. Popular F&B outlets at the mall are:

• India Palace
• Shakespeare & Co.
• Saraydan
• Icons Coffee Couture
• Bursa Kebap Evi

Residents can also dine out in some of the best fine dining restaurants in Abu Dhabi after driving towards the west for 20 minutes.

Since the community lies close to the coastal areas of the emirate, residents can easily access the best beaches in Abu Dhabi. Yas Beach is one of the popular picnic spots for friends and families to enjoy water sports such as jet-skiing, paddle boarding and surfing. The beach also has several dining options from where you can deliver food to your cabana. Other beaches near Old Shahama are Al Bahia Open Beach and Saadiyat Beach.

Popular landmarks near the community are:

• Emirates Park Zoo
• Ferrari World
• Al Bandar Marina

Emirates Park Zoo is a popular tourist attraction of the emirate. It has around 1700 animals divided into different zones such as a reptile house, a bird park, a snake alley and a wildlife walk. Other attractions of the zoo are a nursery for children, a clinic and a gaming arcade. The zoo also offers ample parking areas for visitors.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is another popular leisure spot nearby the community. As the name says, it is the Ferrari-themed Park with nerve-wracking rides, retail outlets and dining options. Formula Rossa is one of the must-try rides in Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. It has a speed of 250km/h in 4.9 seconds. Other rides of the theme park are Flying Aces, Turbo Track and Scuderia Challenge.

There are several community parks in Old Shahama including:

• Al Shahama Park 1
• Al Shahama Park 2
• Mohammed Bin Zayed Park

These parks offer shaded seating areas and paved walkways for jogging and running. Moreover, there are two outdoor facilities for sports enthusiasts. Al Wahda Football School has an expert technical staff discovering football talent. Volcano Cricket Sports Academy is for those who want to try hands-on cricket. Both sports academies are located on the northern end of the community.

Fitness enthusiasts can head to Ambiance Gym Body Building to keep up with their workout sessions. Other gyms nearby are Matrex Gym and Golden Packs Gym. Ladies will find many salons and spas in Old Shahama offering a wide range of beauty treatments. Some of these salons are:

• Velvet Beauty Centre
• Ruby Salon
• Chic Style Salon

For gents, Kanaan Gents Salon is located in the community from where they can get a haircut or beard trimming.

Al Bahia Park Library near Old Shahama is one of the best public libraries in Abu Dhabi and hosts several reading promotion activities and events for kids and adults.

Old Shahama is an ideal residential community for families and individuals alike due to its affordability and easy access to several amenities. Those looking to buy property in the area will be disappointed as there is no freehold property available for investors or end-users.

Old Shahama is a part of Al Bahia set adjacent to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11).

• Abu Dhabi International Airport is located a 17-minute drive away
• It will take a 12-minute drive to reach Yas Island
• Al Raha Beach is accessible within a 13-minute drive