Zone 15, Mohammed Bin Zayed City

Zone 15 is a sub-community of Mohammed Bin Zayed City featuring villas in unique configurations. The centrally located residential community is surrounded by other communities in the area, providing easy access to a range of amenities offered by these communities. Named after the President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, MBZ City is a popular residential neighbourhood for renting affordable villas in Abu Dhabi.

• One of the sub-communities of MBZ City
• Residential properties include villas
• Al Ain Road and Al Rawdah Road lie in proximity to the community
• Amenities include school, supermarket and healthcare facilities

Zone 15, also known as Z15, boasts ideal residential options for families and individuals alike. Key features of the community are:

• Home to medical facilities
• Well-connected road network
• Affordable housing options

The premium location of the area makes it convenient to avail amenities of nearby areas. The peaceful and secure environment are other features of the community.

Properties for rent in Zone 15 include villas with spacious living areas, majlis, bedrooms with attached bathrooms and built-in wardrobes, well-equipped kitchens and powder rooms. These two-storey villas also offer parking spaces, a balcony and a garden inside the house. Moreover, interested investors can also buy properties for valuable returns.

The price range of villas for rent in Zone 15 is as follows:

• The annual rent for a 5-bedroom villa in the community is AED 150k

Families can also find apartments for rent in Zone 15 which are portioned villas with a separate entrance, parking area and other facilities. The annual rent for 3-bedroom apartments in Zone 15 ranges between AED 65k to AED 95k. A few studios and 2-bed units are also available for rent.

The annual lease is generally paid in full while some landlords offer flexible payment schedules. Tenants can pay off rent in 4, 6 or 12 cheques if it is mutually decided before signing the tenancy contract.

Investors and end-users can find buying a property in the community a profitable asset. It is to be mentioned that the price range largely depends on the coverage area and amenities offered.

Residents can find ample parking spaces in Zone 15 as villas come with garages and dedicated car parking areas. Visitors can use the street parking facilities for their vehicles.

The mode of public transportation in Zone 15 includes bus and taxi services. Residents can take a bus from Mussafah Al Najah Private School bus station and Al Mussafah Park bus station in a 4 to 6-minute drive.

Those with private conveyance can get around the city with ease. Al Sawari Street runs along the western side and connects the community to Al Ain Road (E22) in a 7-minute drive. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach Al Rawdah Road which connects you to the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan International Road and Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street.

Community Market is the only supermarket in Zone 15. Other grocery stores near the community are:

• Lemar Supermarket
• Little Star Supermarket
• New Metro Supermarket

For larger grocery hauls, Carrefour and Al Madeena Hypermarket are located at a short drive of 10 to 12 minutes from the community.

Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Mosque in Zone 15 is an architectural wonder drawing inspiration from the Great Mosque of Samarra in Iraq. The mosque is clad in red terracotta tiles while the spiral 52-metre-long minaret is the key feature of the mosque. It is spread over an area of 2,800 sq. m. and can accommodate 5,450 worshippers at a time.

Christian community members can visit churches near Zone 15 within a 10-minute drive. These include The Armenian Church of Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Assembly of God Church. Both are two popular churches in Abu Dhabi located in the Mussafah area.

Ajyal International School in Zone 15 follows the National Curriculum of England for students from the Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13. The school was established by Bin Omeir Foundation in 2014 and currently, it has around 1,000 students and around 100 teachers and assistants.

Other schools near the community are:

• Diyafah International School
• Al Najah Private School
• Elite Private School

Universities located close to Zone 15 include:

• Al Ain University Abu Dhabi Campus
• Abu Dhabi Polytechnic
• Zayed University

Al Ain University Abu Dhabi Campus is the nearest higher educational institute for residents of Zone 15. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in computer engineering, pharmacy, special education, business administration and other several courses. It is situated a 6-minute drive away from the community.

Healthcare facilities in Zone 15 are:

• Bareen International Hospital
• Fakih Medical Centre
• Madinat Mohammed bin Zayed Healthcare Centre

Bareen International Hospital offers quality medical and surgical services to patients with cardiac diseases, urology, physiotherapy, diabetes and hepatology. The hospital also has a laboratory, pharmacy and urgent care unit available 24 hours a day. It is located next to Al Sawari Street.

Zone 15 is surrounded by other sub-communities of the city such as:

• Zone 13
• Zone 14
• Zone 16
• Zone 18

Zone 14 lies on the eastern side while Zone 17, 18 and 19 are located on the western side of the community. Mussafah and the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) are neighbouring areas of the Z15 situated towards the west. Other nearby areas include Al Mafraq and Zayed City.

Shopping malls near Zone 15 include:

• Dalma Mall
• The Village mall
• Mazyad Mall

Dalma Mall is one of the best shopping malls in Abu Dhabi featuring more than 450 local and international brands, a hypermarket, dining facilities and a range of entertainment options.

Some of the popular stores in the mall are:

• Aldo
• Giordano
• Damas
• Sephora
• Marks & Spencer
• Annabelle

Dalma Mall is located a 12-minute drive away from the community right across Al Rawdah Road. Other shopping malls near the community are Mushrif Mall and Al Raha Mall.

Residents will find a bunch of dining options in Dalma Mall, some of them are:

• Gazebo
• India Palace Restaurant
• The Coffee Club
• Third Avenue Restaurant

A few of the restaurants near Zone 15 are:

• My Selfie Restaurant
• Bon Ga Restaurant
• Royal Crown
• Cibo Diet

Those looking for nightlife options can head to The Hunter’s B&R in Mafraq Hotel. The bar serves hearty meals for lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner along with refreshing beverages. It has dartboards, a pool table and numerous flat-screen TVs showing the latest sporting events. The restaurant and bar are located at a 12-minute drive from Zone 15.

Beach lovers will have to drive for around half an hour to visit some of the best public beaches in Abu Dhabi. These include Yas Beach, Corniche Beach and Saadiyat Beach.

Some of the notable landmarks near Zone 15 are:

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Mangrove National Park
• Heritage Village

The third-largest mosque in the world and the largest mosque in the region, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is truly the epitome of Islamic architecture. It took 12 years for the construction of the mosque by 3,000 workers. The mosque can accommodate 55,000 worshippers and visitors a day.

Mangrove National Park is another leisure spot nearby that covers an area of 19 sq. km. of mangrove forests. It is home to around 60 different bird species, marine mammals, turtles and other sea creatures such as crabs, jellyfish and shellfish. The ecological asset of the emirate is protected by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD).

Community parks near Zone 15 are:

• Mohammed Bin Zayed City Public Park
• Mussafah Park
• MBZ Park 16

Spread over an area of 19,662 sq. m., Mohammed Bin Zayed City Public Park is one of the popular public parks in the area. It has shaded canopies, rubber flooring for safe play, paved corridors and a sandy area. The park is located a short drive of 5 minutes from the community.

Fitness enthusiasts can find plenty of gyms near the community to keep up with their workout sessions. These include:

• Body Care Gym & Fitness
• Fit Pro Gym
• Body Factory Gym

Ladies can find beauty salons near Zone 15 offering a range of beauty care treatments. These include Blusher Spa, Salama Style Beauty Salon and Ruby Salon. All these salons are accessible within a 10-minute drive.

Dalma Mall hosts community events during Eid, Diwali, Christmas and other international days’ celebrations.

Residents can add themselves to the Facebook group ‘Mussafah, Shabiya and Mohammed Bin Zayed City’ to keep in touch with other community members. There isn’t any social media group created for residents of Zone 15 yet.

Zone 15 is a well-equipped residential community offering education and healthcare facilities to residents. However, one can feel a bit tucked away as it lies far away from the main city.

Zone 15 is a sub-community of Mohammed Bin Zayed City located in the centre of the parent community, adjacent to Al Qa-id Street.

• Abu Dhabi International Airport is a 15-minute drive away
• It takes a 14-minute drive to reach Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is at a drive of 25-minutes
• Yas Island and Khalifa City are nearby communities