Zayed Sports City

Popular as the home to world-class and largest sports stadium in the UAE, Zayed Sports City is also a vertical community. It’s dotted by many apartment buildings offering ideal accommodation for professionals, singles and families alike. The area is in closer proximity to the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates – Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Al Bateen Executive Airport. It is in the vicinity of Rowdhat Abu Dhabi bound by Al Khaleel Al Arabi Street. Most importantly, Zayed Sports City Abu Dhabi is counted among the top tourist sites in the emirate.

• Home to one of the largest stadiums in the UAE
• A sports theme suburb within Abu Dhabi
• Close to the largest mosque in the UAE
• Offers a wide selection of apartments for rent
• Bowling alley, indoor golf, ice rink and sports courts

The sports community is quite lively as you find top-notch sports courts including Performance Golf indoor golf course, Bowling Stadium, Sports City Ice Rink, basket ball courts and training centres. Apart from the various sports amenities, there are a few government offices in Sports City Abu Dhabi.

Towards the south of the community, you will find retail stores, cafes and a few supermarkets. Zayed Sports City is an area filled with green spaces, you can visit one of the sports courts or pop down to Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park overlooking the Arabian Gulf.

There is a wide range of reasonable properties for rent in Zayed Sports City Abu Dhabi. These include 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments in low, mid and high-rise residential blocks and complexes. Rihan Heights Towers is a considerable option with 5 apartment buildings.

A 1-bed rental flat in Zayed Sports City comes with two baths and 893 sq. ft. of floor space. The annual rent for a unit in this class will be around AED 77k. The most in-demand 2-bedroom apartment for rent will be equipped with three bathrooms and 1,400 sq. ft. of overall living area costing around AED 120k, per annum. Then, you can consider renting 3-bed flats in Zayed Sports City Abu Dhabi for AED 155k. These units will typically come with four bathrooms and 5,000 sq. ft. of floor space.

Rihan Heights Towers is one of the notable apartment towers in the community. It is a complex of five towers surrounded by landscaped courtyards and recreational facilities. Rihan Heights Towers rental apartments are also available in 1, 2 and 3-bedroom configurations. The price range of 1-bed apartment for rent in Rihan Heights Towers is AED 60k to AED 90k.

Interested tenants can browse Zayed Sports City floor plans and take a look at the floor plans available for the most popular communities/buildings in the neighbourhood.

Residents can park vehicles conveniently as there are ample parking spaces in Zayed Sports City. There is a minimum of one car parking spot within the residential building. However, this depends on your landlord and whatever is mentioned in your tenancy contract. There is plenty of street parking available for visitors and residents with more than one vehicle.

Those depending on public transportation in Zayed Sports City will find a few bus stops around the neighbourhood. A typical journey to Abu Dhabi International Airport would take around 45 minutes, on average.

The main supermarkets in Zayed Sports City are Spinneys, SPAR Supermarket Al Fahim and Carrefour Hypermarket. There is also a mini-mart called ZOOM, located close to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Carrefour Hypermarket has a large selection of imported and local products, it is part of Al Saggar Mall. Spinneys is preferred for its fresh imported produce and bakery section. SPAR Supermarket is part of Abu Dhabi Coop Society where residents can buy groceries at discounted rates. There is also a huge selection of frozen vegetables and meats. SPAR supermarket is a complete grocery chain that has it all. Next, ZOOM is a mini-mart perfect for when you need to shop on the go.

In a short drive of 12-minutes, you will come across the community of Al Mushrif. Here, you will find 10 additional churches that are dedicated to the different sects within Christianity. Notable options include St. Joseph’s Cathedral, St. George Orthodox Cathedral, Abu Dhabi and St. Andrew’s Church.

One will have to travel for 17 to 20 minutes to visit temples. There is a new Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi currently under construction. Those adhering to the Sikh faith can find the New Gurudwara Abu Dhabi just 17 minutes south in Mussafah.

Furthermore, for Muslims, one of the best parts about living in Zayed Sports City is the opportunity to visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE located right next to the residential community. Additionally, there are three other mosques in Zayed Sports City including Abdul Jalil Mohammed Al Fahim Mosque, Hassan Bin Thabit Mosque and Ibn Taymiyyah Mosque.

The only school in Zayed Sports City is Falcon British Nursery. However, just 7 minutes away, you’ll find a decent selection of schools near Embassies District. Here you’ll find Lycée Louis Massignon, The American International School, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bangladesh Islamia Private School and a few others.

Out of all these schools, the most popular is The American International School, it follows a teaching methodology that combines American standards with an international curriculum. Lycée Louis Massignon is also a reputed school offering the French curriculum.

University options nearby include Rabdan Academy near the Embassies District and the Abu Dhabi School of Management near Al Qurm Gardens.

There are five clinics in Zayed Sports City. These also include specialized clinics focusing on dentistry and psychiatry. A few options include the British Neurology Psychiatry Center, Al Taie Center For Laparoscopic & Obesity Surgery and Imperial College London Diabetes Center which is part of the large Healthpoint clinic.

When it comes to hospitals in Zayed Sports City, there is a fair share of large medical facilities to choose from. For instance, there is a Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital and Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital.

Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi is bordered by Diplomatic Area to the west, Hills Abu Dhabi to the south, Al Bateen Airport to the north and Khor Al Maqtaa to the east. The communities of Rawdhat, Al Aman and Al Maqtaa are also easily reachable.

There is a small community mall in Zayed Sports City called Al Saggar Mall. For those who want a complete shopping, dining and entertainment experience, they could take a 10-minute drive north and visit Al Seef Village Mall right next to Al Bateen Executive Airport. Al Seef Village Mall has a food court with a variety of restaurants and cafés to choose from. There is also a gaming zone and a children’s play area.

There are around eight restaurants in Zayed Sports City. Most of them are part of the large sports amenities in the area

The Bowling Centre houses Asian restaurants such as Noodle Bowl, Ortego’s Deli and Foo Man Choo. Lucky Strike Cafeteria and Summer Breeze are casual dining American eateries. Tasty Box is located in the ice rink, it is good for food on the go. The Sportsman’s Arms is one of the most popular restaurants within the area. It is a pub with an expansive food menu located in The International Tennis Centre.

There are also the restaurants part of the Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi. You can visit Noche Chill-Out Lounge for South American dishes, Oceana for its buffet or ala carte options or Rouge to try out upscale Asian cuisine. For a more laidback experience, there is The Link Cafe and the Pool Bar & Terrace.

One perk of living in Zayed Sports City is its proximity to some of the most prestigious beaches in the UAE. For instance, the closest beach is Al Qurm Beach, just 9 minutes away. One of the most visited public beaches in Abu Dhabi is Al Bateen Beach. It is a well-managed beach with dedicated lifeguards always on standby, public toilets, showers, food stalls, kid’s play areas and grassy areas which are ideal for picnicking.

One of the biggest landmarks has to be the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. However, before you can visit this mosque, there are certain rules you will be required to follow. There is a dress code as modest clothes are preferred. Ladies also need to wear a headscarf, if they do not have one they can use one of the abayas that the mosque provides for visitors.

The community is also a landmark on its own, it has the large Zayed Sports City Stadium which can house over 44,000 spectators. The International Tennis Centre encompasses nine tennis courts, an outdoor stadium with capacity for 5,000 seats, event space and two exhibition tennis courts. Zayed Sports City Ice Rink is the only Olympic sized ice rink in Abu Dhabi, it has 1,280 seats. There is the Mubadala Pavillion which consists of private indoor event space. There are also rugby and football training pitches. There are 20 natural grass pitches with floodlights for those who want to play at night. There are three regulation rugby pitches and one softball pitch.

Zayed Sports City also has three basketball pitches, three courts for beach volleyball or beach tennis, Abu Dhabi’s biggest billiards hall and Abu Dhabi’s biggest bowling centre. Boxing, cycling, football, golf, paintball and netball can also be practiced conveniently.

The perfect place to live in for those who enjoy an active and outdoorsy type of lifestyle. Apart from the many sports amenities, there are several parks with recreational facilities for outdoor activities. For instance, there is the Zayed Sports City Park. Formerly known as Old Airport Garden, it is one of the best public parks in Abu Dhabi. The park has a wide range of amenities such as shaded walkways and play areas for children.

Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park is another popular park nearby. It has a kid’s play area with a padded ground, vast open grassy areas and barbecue facilities. The park even has a water fountain and a jumping castle for kids to enjoy. There is also a small café in the park for visitors who would like to end the day with some refreshments.

If you don’t like playing a sport there are gym facilities at a hand’s length. Residents in Rihan Heights have access to the gym within their building. There is a branch of Elite Fitness Ladies, Lifeline Wellness and Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club right outside the community. Salons and spas in the area include Pause Salon & Spa, Estetica Salon and Dreamworks Spa. For yoga classes, one can head to The Room Abu Dhabi. The experienced trainers at The Room conducts one of the best yoga classes in Abu Dhabi. It also has a cafeteria, community space and a library.

One thing to keep in mind is the availability of residential units in this area. For one, you won’t find any villas for rent or sale. Also, at the moment, there is no option for freehold properties. In addition to all this, if you commute by relying on public transportation this may not be ideal. One of the best means of getting to and from Sports City is to have your vehicle.

It is in Abu Dhabi, 20 minutes away from the Downtown in the vicinity of Rowdhat Abu Dhabi.

It is on the Airport Road, Al Rawdah on the island of Abu Dhabi, UAE.

• Several large parks within the neighbourhood
• Right next to Al Bateen International Airport
• 8 minutes from UAE’s largest mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Downtown Abu Dhabi is 20 minutes away
• A 34-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport