Zone 18, Mohammed Bin Zayed City

Mohammed Bin Zayed City is a mixed-use development on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Categorised into different zones, MBZ City is getting popular among expats. The area is home to various residential towers and villas, lifestyle amenities and recreational spaces. Zone 18 MBZ City is one of the 36 different zones featuring spacious villas.

• Part of Mohammed Bin Zayed City
• Villa community
• Lifestyle amenities within easy reach
• Leisure attractions nearby

Zone 18, MBZ City is a residential neighbourhood offering spacious villas to interested buyers and tenants.

Highlights of Zone 18 Abu Dhabi include:

• Serene environment
• Nurseries and mosques in the vicinity
• Easy access to lifestyle amenities

Zone 18, like the wider community of MBZ City, offers a peaceful lifestyle.

Tenants interested in affordable villas for rent in Abu Dhabi have shown a steady demand for houses in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. Located on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, this residential district is well-connected to Dubai. According to Bayut & dubbizle’s Annual Rental Report for Abu Dhabi 2020, Zone 18 is among the favourite sub-communities for renting villas in Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

Properties in Zone 18 MBZ City include spacious villas in 3 to 7-bedroom configurations. With covered areas ranging from 2,000 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft., these units feature master bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, bathrooms, a spacious majlis, family room, a dining room, a spacious kitchen, a maid’s room with a bathroom, a storeroom, a laundry room, a driver’s room, separate entrances, private swimming pools, private gardens, spacious balconies and covered parking spaces.

Residents can find covered parking spaces in Zone 18 MBZ City for their vehicles. Residential villas in the community have private garages. Motorists using the Abu Dhabi Park and Ride service can find around 500 parking spaces in Mohammed Bin Zayed City and Al Shahama.

Those searching for public transportation in Zone 18 Abu Dhabi can head to Al Anwar Street and find buses at Mussafah, Al Mussafah Park 1 bus stop, Mussafah, Al Najah Private School 1 bus stop and Mussafah, Al Ain University S&T 1 bus stop. These bus stops are a 3 to 5-minute drive by car.

For daily grocery shopping, residents can head to Little Star Supermarket in Zone 16 and Lemar Supermarket in Zone 14. Both are just a 4 to 6-minute drive by car from the neighbourhood. One can easily find fresh food items, dairy products and other household items under one roof.

Other supermarkets near Zone 18 MBZ City include New Metro Supermarket, Rich & Fresh Supermarket, City Centre Hyper Market, Khalifa Al Haney Grocery and Mohammed Akter Supermarket, located at a 4 to 7-minute drive.

Ali Ghurair Al-Rumaithi Mosque in Zone 18 MBZ City is a convenient option for residents. There are several other mosques nearby namely, the Mosque Of Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak in Zone 15 and community mosques in Zone 12, Zone 16, Zone 19, Zone 20 and Zone 21.

Residents can find several churches near Zone 18, MBZ City. One of the top churches in Abu Dhabi, The Armenian Church Of Abu Dhabi, is based on Street No.16, M-26, Mussafah. Other churches nearby include St. Paul’s Church, Mussafah, St. Elias Rome Orthodox Church and Filipino Christian Church Mussafah at an 8-minute drive by car.

There are two nurseries in Zone 18 MBZ City for toddlers seeking early education. These include:

• Vision Nursery
• Riverwood Nursery

For primary and secondary education, there are several top-notch schools near Zone 18 MBZ City within a 2 to 4-minute drive from the sub-community.

• Al Rabeeh Academy
• Ajyal International School
• Diyafah International School
• Abu Dhabi International School

Al Rabeeh Academy MBZ City in Zone 15 is a 2-minute drive by car. Established in 2017, this school follows the British curriculum. The school is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and provides education from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13.

Ajyal International School MBZ City on Malaqit Street in Zone 15 of MBZ City Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates follows the National Curriculum of England and provides education from the Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13.

Diyafah International School on Malaqit Street in Zone 15 follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales from the Foundation Stage until Sixth Form.

Abu Dhabi International School (AIS) is located in Sector Z 17-01, 63rd Street, Near Al Ain University. This school offers American, British and IB curriculums.

For higher education, residents can find some of the best universities in Abu Dhabi such as Al Ain University Abu Dhabi Campus and Abu Dhabi University, within a 5 to 7-minute drive from Zone 18.

As for healthcare facilities, there are several clinics and hospitals near Zone 18 MBZ City. These include:

• Bareen International Hospital
• Madinat Mohamed Bin Zayed Healthcare Center
• LLH Medical Centre

Bareen International Hospital is one the best hospitals in Abu Dhabi offering efficient healthcare services. It has a 24-hour emergency service and several well-equipped medical and surgical departments. Residents can find the facility in Zone 15 at a 4-minute drive.

In the same sub-community, there is Madinat Mohammed Bin Zayed Healthcare Center. LLH Medical Centre is another renowned healthcare destination set in the heart of Shabia, Mussafah.

Other healthcare facilities nearby are Burjeel Medical City, Mediclinic Al Mussafah, Al Rayyan Medical Centre, Talat Medical Centre and New National Medical Centre. These are accessible at a 7-minute drive by car.

Those looking for pharmacies can find Meri Pharmacy & Health Center Dhoraji and Bareen Pharmacy.

The sub-communities surrounding Zone 18 are:

• Zone 15
• Zone 16
• Zone 19
• Zone 13
• Zone 17

Other nearby communities surrounding MBZ City are Mussafah and Zayed City.

There are several malls near Zone 18 MBZ City. Al Safeer Mall is located in ME-9, MBZ City at a 6-minute drive by car.

Mazyad Mall is located on 28th Street, near Mussafah. This shopping destination features a supermarket, a sports shop, restaurants, gymnasium, cafe and a food court. You can find top brands in Mazyad Mall such as Titan, Damas, Adidas and Giordano. One can also find Kaya Skin Clinic and Nails Time Spa & Salon on the second floor of the mall. For leisure, there is Sparkys Amusement Centre that houses plenty of attractions for kids and adults.

The Capital Mall is also located nearby in Mussafah. It is home to a huge LuLu store, a Kids’ Action Zone and a food court.

Residents can also head to Dalma Mall that is home to over 450 local and international outlets. Shopaholics can find fashion brands, home improvement stores and hypermarkets. Those who want to watch a blockbuster movie can visit Cine Royal Cinema.

You can also dine at some of the best restaurants in Dalma Mall like Barbeque Nation, The Yellow Chilli, Sushi Story, DineBest, Shake Shack, Yamasaki Sushi Bar, Gypsy Chinese Restaurant and Qaser Al Salateen. Dalma is also one of the best malls in Abu Dhabi.

Several restaurants near Zone 18 MBZ City are less than 10 minutes away via car. These include:

• National Highway One Restaurant
• Fatta Restaurant & Café
• Srilankan Artichokes Restaurant
• Telugu Spicy Restaurant
• My Selfie Restaurant
• Lahore Garden Grill Restaurant & Cafeteria
• Lahore Flower Restaurant
• Dareen Tamilan Restaurant
• Safari Fresh Chicken Restaurant
• Pinoy Avenue Restaurant
• Seashell Restaurant
• Zaiqa Restaurant
• Nepali Himalayan Restaurant
• Amna Al Arab Restaurant
• Abu Ashraf Restaurant
• Nanglo Restaurant
• Biryani Spice Restaurant
• Layali Al Sham Restaurant 
• Taste of Lahore Restaurant
• Tabarak Restaurant

These restaurants are located in ME-9, Shabiya 12 and ME-10 areas of the Musaffah community. Other popular eateries such as Cyan Brasserie and Montauk Boutique Café and Restaurant are a 16 to 24-minute drive away.

You will also find some cafes such as Caribou Coffee, Zagu Milk Tea Drinks Cafe and Arooq Cafe near Zone 18.

For beach-lovers, there are public beaches near Zone 18 MBZ City. These include some of the best beaches in Abu Dhabi such as  Al Bateen Beach, Abu Dhabi Beach, Corniche Beach and Yas Beach within a 23 to 30-minute driving distance.

Residents of MBZ City can travel to nearby sub-communities for leisure activities. Popular venues include:

• Abu Dhabi Golf Club
• Khalifa Park
• Al Forsan International Sports Resort
• Mangrove National Park

Avid golfers can find Abu Dhabi Golf Club in Khalifa City A. It is one of the world’s most prestigious golf clubs that hosts the annual Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship presented by EGA as well as other popular golf tournaments.

Khalifa Park Abu Dhabi is located opposite ADIB on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, Zone 1. It is a massive green space with a maritime museum, a cultural library, BBQ facilities and train rides.

Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Khalifa City A is one of the best venues to enjoy sports in Abu Dhabi. This resort packs in some interesting sports like horse-riding, wakeboarding, shooting and more.

The Mangrove National Park near the Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel spans almost 19 sq. km, featuring protected coastal mangrove forests. The park occupies around 75% of the total mangrove forested area in the United Arab Emirates. It is a perfect place for bird watchers, kayakers, paddle-boarders and those looking for thrill and adventure.

There are plenty of outdoor spaces in the sub-community to promote an active lifestyle. Fitness enthusiasts can head to:

• Eagle Gym Mussafah
• Body Factory Gym & EMS Studio Abu Dhabi
• Galaxy Gym & Fitness

Besides these, there are plenty of other options such as Tiger Gym, World Gym, Las Vegas Gym and Fitness First Dalma Mall.

Beauty salons near Zone 18 Abu Dhabi include:

• The H Lounge Beauty Center
• Celestial Ladies Beauty Salon & Spa
• Sakura Beauty Centre

Since Zone 18 Abu Dhabi is close to Mazyad Mall and Dalma Mall, residents can participate in several events hosted by the malls during Eid, Diwali, Christmas and New Year Celebrations.

Residents of Zone 18 MBZ City can connect with the master community ‘MBZ City’ and ‘Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi’ Facebook group.

To sum up, the biggest advantage of living in MBZ City is easy access to amenities. Zone 18 MBZ City is close to grocery outlets, shopping malls, schools and universities. With the exception of public transport, residents have all the amenities they need for a calm and convenient lifestyle.

The road distance between Zone 18, Mohammed Bin Zayed City and Abu Dhabi International Airport is 21.1 km.

• Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is an 14-minute drive away via Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Road/Al Ain Road/E22
• Khalifa City is 13 minutes away via Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Road/Al Ain Road/E22
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an 15-minute drive via Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Road/E22