Eastern Road

Eastern Road is known by many different names. People of Abu Dhabi refer to it as Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, Eastern Ring Road and 4th Street. Previously known as Salam Street, the road ended after intersecting with Al Saada Street. It is now further extended to join Old Airport Road and Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street.

The area is connected to some important routes; therefore, it is one of the major roads of Abu Dhabi. Extending from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Bridge, it runs along Abu Dhabi’s eastern end and joins Corniche Road. This network also runs across the downtown area of Abu Dhabi, near the Madinat Zayed shopping district.

• Famously known as Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street
• A major route spread across key areas of Abu Dhabi
• A sought-after destination for accommodation and leisure
• Important government bodies are located on this road
• A variety of rental options for singles and families alike
• Previously known as Salam Street

Eastern Road is a major road network in Abu Dhabi that houses many residential and commercial properties along the way. It is connected to key residential areas such as the Eastern Mangroves and Khalifa Park, which are some of Abu Dhabi’s liveliest residential communities with plenty of leisure spots and shopping avenues.

There is a variety of residential properties for rent in Eastern Road. These include rental apartments and villas. Generally, the apartment buildings vary in the number of floors and flats but the amenities are similar. These flats come in studio to 4-bedroom configurations and feature a modern kitchen, en-suite bathrooms and spacious bedrooms. Some flats even come with a road facing balcony.

Those looking to rent a villa can find many options in Sheikh Khalifa Park and Eastern Mangroves. These villas usually feature 4 deluxe bedrooms, a closed kitchen and attached bathrooms spanning over 3,200 sq. ft. to 6,620 sq. ft. Also, each 4-bedroom house has a balcony, a maid’s room and laundry apart from basic amenities. Moreover, impeccable security systems and shared community facilities are accessible from each villa in the compound.

Those looking for floor plans can browse through the Eastern Road floor plans available for popular communities.

Those travelling within the vicinity of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street can find few hotel accommodations at short distance. These include:

• Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments by Mourouj Gloria
• Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
• AG Hotel

Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments by Mourouj Gloria is located in Abu Dhabi. All units are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, a towel, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. There is a seating and dining area in some units. A microwave and coffee machine are also provided to guests. The hotel property offers a complimentary bottled water upon arrival and free Wi-Fi. The accommodation boasts a sauna for relaxation. The property also offers grocery delivery and karaoke.

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is a 5-star hotel ranked among the top 100 hotels in the world. It is centrally located at Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (Al Muroor Road). You can choose from 402 guest rooms and suites with a full range of modern amenities and conveniences. Accommodation options in the hotel include Deluxe Room, Dusit Club Room, Junior Suite, Club Junior Suite, Club Executive Suite, Presidential Suite, Royal Suite, Studio and 1-bedroom apartments. Those looking for dining options can find a diverse mix of restaurants such as Namak, Benjarong Restaurant and Lounge, Urban Kitchen, Orchid Lounge, Dusit Gourmet, Urban Café and Dusit Breeze. This hotel also offers some of the best brunches in Abu Dhabi 2020.

Those looking for affordable accommodation options can find AG Hotel located on Muroor Road. The property features 41 bright and elegant rooms with ornate furnishings, flat-screen TVs, seating areas and free Wi-Fi. Guests can choose from Standard, Deluxe, Executive and Royal Suites. Services available at the hotel are 24-hour desk, ironing, laundry, dry-cleaning, safe box, telephone and elevators. Guests can also find dining options, a well-equipped gym, indoor swimming pool, a banquet hall and a business centre in the hotel.

The villas on Eastern Road have their own parking spaces for residents, while visitors can park on the street. Apartment buildings come with reserved basement parking, the number of spaces depends on your unit and will be mentioned in your tenancy contract. Those with more than one car will generally have to rely on-street parking.

Public parking spaces on Eastern Road are generally full in the evenings and on weekends. Khalifa Park residents will find that there is a parking lot for residents and visitors. Free parking is also available as 7,000 parking spots have recently been added to the area.

The closest bus stations to Eastern Road are Sultan Bin Zayed Station and Al Falah Station, both are 5 minutes away on foot. The bus lines that stop nearby include Bus 160, 32, 56 and A1.

Al Salam Street or Eastern Ring Road is famous for a reason. It houses many of the basic amenities including shops and marts, hospitals and clinics and educational institutes. There are plenty of options for residents of Eastern Road to fulfil their daily needs which make the residential communities around here, one of the most sought-after places in Abu Dhabi.

Driving across the streets, one can find plenty of supermarkets located just along the road. Waitrose is a supermarket chain preferred for imported British goods, as well as fresh produce and baked items.

Lulu Xpress, a well-known supermarket stocks daily essentials and is located on Muroor Road. Various outlets of Spinneys are also located at short intervals near the community. Other local supermarkets on Eastern Road are Alam Supermarket, Fatima Supermarket, Al Falah Plaza and Millennium Trading. The nearest branch of a Carrefour Market is located in ADCP Tower and Al Seef Compound, roughly 9 minutes away on different ends of Eastern Road.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the most popular mosque on Eastern Road. Undoubtedly, it is the largest mosques in the UAE and one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. It is usually crowded on Fridays and Eid gatherings with over 40,000 people in attendance. However, being easily accessible within 6 minutes from the residential areas of the Eastern Road, residents prefer this mosque to even offer regular prayers.

Community mosques that have clustered along Eastern Road are Jamia Masjid As Salam, Khalifa Park Mosque and Ali Salem Al-Kaabi Mosque.

Those looking for a church nearby can visit the churches in Al Mushrif, such as St. Andrew’s Church, St. Joseph’s Cathedral and St. Therese Church. There aren’t any temples on Eastern Road and residents will have to travel to Dubai to visit the Hindu and Buddhist temples. Sikh residents can visit the New Gurudwara Abu Dhabi in the community of Mussafah, it is 16 minutes south of Eastern Road.

Parents looking for good institutes for foundation stages can send their kids to Edu Care Nursery, MindChamps Nursery and My Joyful World Nursery. Moreover, there’s an educational institute for children known as Stars for Special Abilities & Early Intervention. It provides services for children with learning disabilities and helps to improve the quality of life for all its students.

One of the reputable international schools near Eastern Road is Brighton College Abu Dhabi, it follows the British curriculum and has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ from the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) of Abu Dhabi government.

Other schools nearby are Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bangladesh Islamia Private School, Emirates Private School, Rabdan Academy and the American International School in Abu Dhabi.

Higher education options near Eastern Road include the University of Strathclyde Business School and Abu Dhabi School of Management.

There are some clinics and hospitals on Eastern Road such as Al Mushrif Clinic specialised in dental and general check-ups. Besides general health facilities, Al Mushrif Clinic is well-known for its paediatric specialists. For skin concerns, Kaya Skin Clinic is present in Mushrif Mall.

Some nearby hospitals include NMC Royal Women’s Hospital, Burjeel Hospital, Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital and Medeor 24×7 Hospital Abu Dhabi.

Eastern Road runs across several residential communities of Abu Dhabi that lead to the family-oriented environment of this neighbourhood. Its nearby areas include the residential districts of Al Gurm, Al Qurm, Al Muroor and Al Reem Island. The bustling Airport Street also lies in proximity, it is Eastern Road’s “next-road neighbour”.

A number of leisure spots are located on Eastern Road which are popular among residents, visitors and tourists.

One of the many malls near Eastern Road is Mushrif Mall located on Airport Street. It is an 11-minute drive away and houses several famous eateries and brand outlets, it also offers loads of entertainment facilities, especially for children. Mushrif Mall also has a small aquarium, a fish market and a food court.

In the downtown shopping area near Eastern Road has options such as Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre, which is known for its gold and jewellery stores and The Mall at World Trade Centre which is a massive shopping destination. The Mall at World Trade Centre also houses its own indoor souk, which is a traditional marketplace.

Near the Eastern Mangroves Complex and Khalifa Park is the Al Seef Village Mall. It is the closest mall for the residents of Eastern Road. One of its key factors is the outdoor market called The Walk at the back of the mall. The Walk is home to many restaurants and salons, as well as an Art Gallery showcasing the work of local artists.

There are many restaurants near Eastern Road’s residential side. Those looking for Indian cuisine can visit Chota Restaurant and Indian Coffee House Restaurant in the Eastern Mangroves Complex area. Far-east Asian restaurants near Eastern Road include Royal Orchid Chinese and Thai Restaurant, Lets Wok and Samurai Japanese Restaurant.

Fine-dining options in the area are part of the Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel. Ingredients is an all-day dining restaurant with an international menu of different cuisines, Pachaylen is one of the best Thai restaurants in the city and Impressions is a popular rooftop lounge.

Corniche Beach is a well-known and popular beach in Abu Dhabi. It consists of three gates, Gate 1 is known as Al Sahil Beach and is dedicated for singletons. Gate 2 and Gate 3 are made for families, Gate 3 has many amenities for young children. Corniche Beach is located towards the north-west of Eastern Road and roughly 15 minutes away from the residential area.

Al Bateen Beach and Al Bateen Beach for Women are other beaches near Eastern Road. They are 20 minutes away towards the west of Eastern Road and are preferred by families and youngsters.

Living on Eastern Road means that is lots to do in the neighbouring areas. The major highlight of this area is Khalifa Park, which is also one of the largest parks in Abu Dhabi. It has huge manicured lawns, man-made lakes and waterfalls.

Watersports fanatics can head out towards Murjan Splash Park and those who want to play many different sports can visit Zayed Sports City. On the other hand, Mangrove National Park is a paradise for nature lovers, it is a popular bird-watching spot. The possibilities of adventure and leisure activities are endless as one can go kayaking through the water channels or enjoy fishing at the Eastern Mangrove Fishing Spot.

If you plan to move to the Eastern Road, you can expect a morning walk amidst rich green lawns. While evenings can be enjoyed sitting in the balcony watching the birds and mangroves trees. Residents like to stroll in the park and kids are free to play with their friends and pets.

Fitness First in the Al Seef Village Mall is one of the gyms near Eastern Road. Other options include Sweat, Ultimate Women’s Fitness Club and YogaOne. Salons and spas in the area include Cosi Bella Ladies Salon, Arabella Class Spa and Siryano Gents Salon & Spa.

If you want to catch up with important festivals and events, there are many places to go to. You can head out towards Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during special events. Moreover, Corniche Beach hosts exciting events including street food festivals and breakdance workshops. The massive Mother of the Nation Festival is held on Corniche Beach annually.

Before moving to Eastern Road, you must keep in mind that the place is vibrant and always busy. This is because there are numerous shops, schools, malls and restaurants in proximity. Therefore, those who appreciate a buzzing neighbourhood should consider living in this residential community.

• Al Seef Village Mall is 6 minutes away while Mushrif Mall takes around 10 minutes to reach by car
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is reachable in less than 10 minutes via Al Shahama Road
• Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is 15 minutes away
• Driving towards Abu Dhabi International Airport takes around 20 minutes by car
• Yas Island for an adventurous vacation can be accessed within 23 minutes