Zone 29, Mohammed Bin Zayed City

Zone 29 is a sub-community of Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZ City), featuring villas in different layouts. It is situated close to the Al Rawdah Road and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road intersection, near Al Mafraq Industrial Area. The community offers easy access to communal facilities such as supermarkets, schools and healthcare facilities along with a well-connected road network.

• A sub-community of MBZ City
• Featuring villas in unique configurations
• Amenities nearby include grocery stores, schools and clinics
• Close to major highways of the city

Titled in honour of the President of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, MBZ City is a popular residential project. Zone 29 or Z29 is a small community in this area featuring spacious residences and easy commute to neighbouring areas

The family-friendly neighbourhood offers affordable rental properties equipped with modern facilities. Another feature of Zone 29 is its strategic location, which provides easy access to nearby amenities.

Properties in Zone 29 include villas, available in different layouts. These two-storey villas come with spacious living rooms, majlis, fitted kitchens and a balcony. Each bedroom has an attached bathroom and a built-in wardrobe. The availability of a private pool and parking facility depends on the unit type.

Finding a secure parking spot isn’t a hassle as each villa has a dedicated parking space in Zone 29. Residents can park one or two vehicles in the facility, while visitors can use the street parking area for their cars.

Those with private conveyance can commute using the major thoroughfares, Al Rawdah Road and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road. Al Anwar Street connects residents with these roads in a 5 to 8-minute drive.

As for public transportation in Zone 29, taxi and bus services are available for easy commuting. The nearest bus station is Mussafah Shabiya bus station, located a 5-minute drive away.

Residents can buy daily essentials from these supermarkets near Zone 29:

• Al Tayef Supermarket
• Al Ghabat City Supermarket
• Carnival Supermarket
• Rich and Fresh Supermarket

These grocery stores are located at a 5 to 10-minute drive from the community.

Mosques near Zone 29 are accessible in a 5 to 8-minute drive. Masjid Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Masjid Sheikha Ayesha Ali Saif Al Darmaki and Masjid Amina are a few.

Christians can visit some of the best churches in Abu Dhabi in a short drive of 15-minutes. These include the Filipino Christian Church Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Assembly of God Church and The Armenian Church of Abu Dhabi.

Parents with school-going children will find plenty of reputable education institutes near the community. Nursery schools nearby are:

• Happy Jump Nursery
• Evergreen Nursery
• Dazzling Stars Nursery

Schools situated close to the district include:

• Shining Star International School
• The Model School
• Royal American School

Shining Star International School is located in the neighbouring community, accessible within a 7-minute drive. The school follows the CBSE curriculum for children from KG1 to Grade 12. Al Rabeeh Academy is another renowned school that follows the National Curriculum for Year 1 to Year 13 children. Other schools near Zone 29 are Sunrise English Private School and Royal American School.

Those in seek of medical assistance can head to the following healthcare facilities near the sub-community:

• Proficiency Medical Clinic
• Golden Cure Medical Centre
• Al Khan Dental Clinic

Bareen International Hospital is one of the best hospitals in Abu Dhabi offering premium medical services for internal medicine, dentistry, cardiology, dermatology and physiotherapy. It requires an 8-minute drive to reach the hospital. Other hospitals near Zone 29 are LLH Hospital and Phoenix Hospital.

Zone 29 is surrounded by popular sub-communities of MBZ City such as:

• Zone 24
• Zone 25
• Zone 26
• Zone 27
• Zone 30

Towards the east lie Shakhbout City, also known as Khalifa City B while Mussafah is situated north of Zone 29. Residents can drive to other neighbouring areas like Al Maqtaa and Zayed City using Al Rawdah Road running on the western side of the community. Other nearby areas include Al Mafraq Industrial Area and Bawabat Al Sharq.

Popular shopping malls near Zone 29 are:

• Dalma Mall
• Mazyad Mall
• The Village Mall

Dalma Mall is one of the best shopping malls in Abu Dhabi featuring a range of retail outlets, dining options and recreational facilities. Popular outlets in the mall are:

• H&M
•  Next
• Al Motahabija
• Levi’s
• Giordano
• Aldo
• Claire’s

The shopping mall has an anchor store of Carrefour as well to fulfil the grocery needs of residents. It will take a 15-minute drive to reach the shopping mall. Other shopping malls nearby include Mazyad Mall and Mushrif Mall.

There is no shortage of restaurants near Zone 29 offering Indian, Chinese and Pakistani cuisine. These include:

• Sandwich Point Restaurant
• KPK Restaurant
• South Hill Restaurant
• Amir Al Sham Restaurant & Grill

The nearby shopping malls also have several dining options such as:

• Subway
• Café Julie
• Rolls n Rice Restaurant
• Papa Murphy’s Pizza
• Zahrat Lebanon Restaurant
• Burger Hut
• Low Calories Restaurant

Residents can also visit some of the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi after driving for around 15 to 20 minutes towards the northwest side. A few of them are Barfly by Buddha Bar, Punjab Grill, Ola Brasil and Madang Korean.

Residents must prepare themselves for a half an hour’s drive to visit Abu Dhabi beaches as the emirate’s coastline is situated a bit far from the sub-community. These include Al Zeina Beach, Al Qurm Beach and Al Bateen Beach.

A few notable landmarks near the residential community are:

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Wahat Al Karama
• Mangrove National Park

Sheikh Zayed Mosque is an architectural wonder of Abu Dhabi located at a 20-minute drive from Zone 29. It is an iconic landmark and one of the Instagram-worthy spots in Abu Dhabi, featuring large prayer halls and a library. The largest mosque in the region can accommodate 55,000 worshippers and visitors a day.

Residents can also visit the renowned war memorial, Wahat Al Karama, in the Khor Al Maqta area. It has four sections featuring 31 aluminium-clad tablets leaning against each other, an amphitheatre, four galleries and a souvenir shop. The premiers of different countries pay a visit to Wahat Al Karama on their official visit to Abu Dhabi.

The community parks near Zone 29 include:

• Al Jazeera Park
• Mohammed Bin Zayed City Public Park
• Mussafah Park

These parks have shaded seating areas, dedicated play areas for children and outdoor spaces for walking and jogging. Those looking for indoor fitness options can head to these gyms near the residential community:

• Las Vegas Gym
• Muscle Plus Gym
• Black Cat Men Gym Club

Winner Karate Club near the community offers classes for multifaceted fields of Martial Arts, including Chinese Wushu and Kung Fu, Aerobics, Yoga and other fitness activities. It is one of the popular clubs offering kickboxing classes in Abu Dhabi. It will take a 13-minute drive to reach the club.

Ladies can visit salons and spas near Zone 29 in a 10 to 12-minute drive towards the north. The popular option includes Salama Style Ladies Salon, Gulf Princess Ladies Salon and Boston Ladies Salon.

The nearby shopping malls, such as Dalma Mall and Mazyad Mall, host several events throughout the year. The popular ones are Mall Millionaire, Eid Celebrations, summer festival and Diwali Celebrations.

There are different social media groups that residents can join for socialising. Although there isn’t a group specifically for Zone 29 residents yet, they can join the Facebook group ‘Mussafah, Shabiya and Mohammed Bin Zayed City’ to stay in touch with the rest of the community.

Zone 29 features spacious villas in an affordable price range as well as a well-connected road network. However, one should keep in mind that it is located a bit far from the central city and doesn’t offer easy access to entertainment spots. The limited communal facilities in the district will be another concern for potential tenants.

Zone 29 is a sub-community of Mohammed Bin Zayed City located close to Al Rawdah Road and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road.

Zone 29 is situated at a 28-minute drive from the central city.

• Abu Dhabi International Airport is located at a 20-minute drive
• It will take around a 25-minute drive to reach Al Rawdah and Al Raha Beach
• A half an hour’s drive to Abu Dhabi Mall
• Mangrove National Park is accessible within a 20-minute drive