Zone 3, Mohammed Bin Zayed City

Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZ) is a residential sub-community on the outskirts of the capital city, enjoying easy access to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. This mixed-use development is counted among the best family-friendly areas in Abu Dhabi featuring an array of residential buildings and villas. Offering easy access to lifestyle amenities, Zone 3 is one of the 36 residential zones in Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 4, Zone 5 and Zone 6 are the immediate neighbours of Zone 3 MBZ City. With plenty of schools dotted around, Zone 3 area in MBZ City mainly offers spacious villas for rent.

• One of the 36 zones in MBZ City
• Counted among the best family-friendly areas in Abu Dhabi
• Properties include beautiful villas equipped with the best facilities 
• Limited properties on offer
• Easy access to lifestyle amenities

One of the biggest advantages of living in MBZ City is the peaceful lifestyle. Zone 3 in MBZ City is a serene neighbourhood enjoying proximity to family-friendly amenities. The area is ideally located so the residents can quickly reach key destinations in the capital city.

Some key highlights of Zone 3, Abu Dhabi are:

• Home to popular schools
• Peaceful and secure living environment

Residents of the Zone 3 area in MBZ City also have easy access to amenities located in the neighbouring communities.

Properties in Zone 3 MBZ City mainly include spacious villas. Villas in Zone 3 comes in 6-bedroom configurations. These are stylish units with a private entrance. Each unit has six master bedrooms, nine bathrooms, two spacious majlises, a maid’s room, a driver’s room, a laundry room, a storeroom, a spacious kitchen, a pantry, a kitchen, a living room and a dining area.

Rental prices of villas vary depending on covered areas, balcony sizes and other factors.

There is no shortage of parking spaces in Zone 3 MBZ City. Most villas offer covered spaces for vehicles.

As for public transportation in Zone 3, there are bus stops at a 9 to 10-minute driving distance.  These include Mussafah, Al Ain University S&T 1 bus stop, Mussafah, Al Najah Private School 1 bus stop and Mussafah Al Mussafah Park 1 bus stop.

You can also hire local taxis or ride-hailing services to get around the city.

The area, as stated earlier, is in proximity to schools, supermarkets and healthcare facilities.

For everyday grocery shopping, residents can find Earth Supermarket in Zone 3 MBZ City. Other supermarkets nearby are Best Life Grocery in Zone 5, Rich & Fresh Supermarket and City Centre Hyper Market in ME-9 and New Metro Supermarket and Al Madina Hypermarket in ME-10.

Those looking for mosques near Zone 3 will find them at a 3 to 5-minute drive by car. These include Abbas Bin Anas Mosque in Zone 1, Ber Alwaleydein Mosque in Zone 2, Muhammad Ghannam Al-Hameli Mosque in Zone 5, Masjid Al-Abrar in Zone 8 and Masjid Al Salam in Zone 7.

Resident searching for churches in Abu Dhabi can find The Armenian Church of Abu Dhabi in M-26, Mussafah at a 12-minute drive. Other churches located in nearby communities include St. Paul’s Church, Musaffah, St. Elias Rome Orthodox Church and Filipino Christian Church Mussafah.

The nearest Gurudwara is in Mussafah Industrial Area at a 15-minute drive away.

For early education, parents can send their toddlers to Little Helpers Nursery based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) located within the community. It enrols children from the age of 45 days to 4 years in different classes according to age group and abilities.

Emirates National School, MBZ City in Zone 3 opened in 2015 and caters to students aged 3 to 18 years old. It follows Common Core State Standards like other American schools worldwide. It is one of the IB Schools in Abu Dhabi accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation(IBO) and offers IB related programmes to students.

You will find some of the best schools in Mussafah that follow the British, IB and CBSE curriculum. These include

• The National Curriculum for England (NCE) based The Cambridge High School
•  The UK-curriculum-based Merryland International School
•  The American curriculum-based Elite Private School
• The British curriculum-based Creative British School
• The Indian curriculum-based Sunrise English Private School

These educational institutes are 11 to 12-minute drive by car.

For professional education, students can find Abu Dhabi University and Al Ain University – Abu Dhabi Campus 7 minutes away.

Some of the best hospitals in Mussafah feature in the list of clinics and hospitals near Zone 3. These include:

• Burjeel Medical City
• LLH Hospital Mussafah
• NMC Royal Family Medical Centre
• Mediclinic Al Mussafah

Burjeel Medical City on 28th Street, Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a 7-minute drive away by car. LLH Hospital Mussafah is a project of VPS Healthcare, providing specialised medical services.

NMC Royal Family Medical Centre offers various treatments ranging from Genetics, Embryology to psychology and speech therapy. Mediclinic Al Mussafah offers a range of primary health services from ENT to family medicine, general surgery and more. It is accessible at a 13-minute drive by car.

The neighbouring communities of the Zone 3 area in MBZ City are Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 4, Zone 5 and Zone 6.

Zone 3 Abu Dhabi is in proximity to Zayed City; the latter is a 12-minute drive away by car. Other nearby residential options include:

• Mussafah Community
• Khalifa City
• Mahwi

These areas are an 11 to 14-minute drive by car.

There are no shopping malls in Zone 3, MBZ City. However, there are a few popular malls near Zone 3. These include:

• Safeer Mall
• Capital Mall
• Mazyad Mall
• Dalma Mall

Safeer Mall is located in ME-9, Mohamed Bin Zayed City and can serve all your shopping needs.

Capital Mall is located at Mussafah at a 10-minute drive from the community. This shopping mall comes with a hypermarket, local boutiques, a kid’s play area and a food court.

Mazyad Mall in Abu Dhabi is 12 minutes away on 28th Street, near Mussafah. It is a one-stop retail, dining and entertainment destination housing the best local and international brands, a hypermarket, beauty & healthcare facilities, restaurants and banking services.

Dalma Mall on the Abu Dhabi -Al Ain highway is one of the best malls in Abu Dhabi. This shopping destination has over 450 brand stores that include Forever 21, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Matalan and more. It also features restaurants, a Carrefour hypermarket, Fitness First gym, 14-screen CineRoyal cinemas, pharmacies and kid-friendly activities.

There are no restaurants in Zone 3, MBZ City at the moment. However, one can easily access Sugar And Salt Station and Golden Sheep Restaurant in Zone 1 in 5 to 6 minutes by car.

Dining options in Mazyad Mall are a 10-minute drive by car. Top choices include:

• Papa Murphy’s Pizza
• Subway
• McDonald’s
• Baskin Robbins
• Dunkin Donuts

One can find IL Forno and Milazzo Restaurant at a 10-minute drive by car.

Other restaurants near Zone 3 are:

• Royal South Indian Restaurant
• Pinoy Avenue Restaurant
• Yellow Sand Restaurant
• Happy Fresh Cafe & Restaurant
• Graffiti Burger
• Mahashi Time Restaurant
• Lahore Garden Grill Restaurant & Cafeteria
• Royal Crown Restaurant
• Trichy Tamil Restaurant
• Al Sultan Bakery & Markets

These restaurants are located in Mussafah at an 11 to 15-minute driving distance.

One can also find some fantastic restaurants in Dalma Mall which include:

• Chili’s
• Barbecue Nation
• Qaser Al Salateen
• Third Avenue Restaurant And Cafe
• The Yellow Chilli
• Sushi Story
• DineBest
• Shake Shack
• Yamasaki
• Gypsy Chinese restaurant
• Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar 
• La Brioche

These eateries are accessible at a 15-minute drive from the community.

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal located at an 18-minute drive is one of the stunning beach clubs in Abu Dhabi. It offers private beach access to guests and a 1,600-metre swimming pool.

Al Qurm Beach is located on 2nd Street, Al Muzoon Abu Dhabi which is a 22-minute drive away. It is perfect for walks along the shore just to enjoy the weather.

Al Bateen Beach Abu Dhabi is known for its remarkable views of Hudariyat Island and Hudariyat Bridge. One can enjoy beachside activities like fishing, swimming,  basking, fishing and kayaking. This beach is accessible at a 23-minute drive by car.

Wahat Al Karama is a war memorial in Abu Dhabi located at a 16-minute drive by car. It was created as per the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to honour Emirati soldiers martyred in the line of duty. It is located between the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the General Headquarters of the UAE armed forces.

Those looking for leisure activities can find plenty of options nearby. These include:

• Abu Dhabi Golf Club
• Zayed Sports City Ice Rink
• Al Forsan International Sports Resort
• Mangrove National Park

Golf enthusiasts can find Abu Dhabi Golf Club at a 15 minutes drive away. It offers a 27-hole championship golf course, a golf shop, a golf academy and four restaurants.

Those interested in ice skating can visit Zayed Sports City Ice Rink located in Al Rawdah. It features an Olympic-sized rink for ice hockey matches, figure skating events, recreational skating and lessons. This ice skating facility is an 18-minute drive from the community.

Those looking for fun sports activities in Abu Dhabi can visit Al Forsan International Sports Resort located in Khalifa City A. It offers activities related to motorsports, watersports, equestrian sports, shooting ranges and more. Not to mention, it is one of the best venues for horse riding in Abu Dhabi. It offers riding services for all age groups and skill levels. The venue is just an 18-minute drive away from Zone 3.

Mangrove National Park is home to over 60 bird species. The park also offers kayaking and other water-based activities for visitors. Located near the coastal area of Abu Dhabi, this National Park spans over 19 sq. km. of protected coastal mangrove forest. It is accessible at an 18-minute drive by car.

Residents looking to keep fit can visit:

• Mohammed Bin Zayed City Public Park
• Body Care Gym and Fitness
• Body Factory Gym Abu Dhabi
• Fitness 4 Ever

Two parks are accessible within a 6 to 9-minute drive by car. There is a children’s park with a play area just 9 minutes away. One can also visit Mohammed Bin Zayed City Public Park, a state park that features football and basketball courts and jogging tracks. It is just an 11-minute drive by car.

Fitness enthusiasts can find plenty of gyms such as Body Care Gym and Fitness, Body Factory Gym Abu Dhabi and Fitness 4 Ever at a 9 to 11-minute drive by car.

Spas and salons near Zone 3 Abu Dhabi are:

• La Riche Spa Lounge
• Clair De Lune Spa And Salon For Ladies
• Tips And Toes Mohammed Bin Zayed City

These beauty salons are accessible at a 5 to 10-minute drive by car.

There are no events scheduled in this sub-community. However, residents can head towards other places in Abu Dhabi to take part in events. You can also visit the Emirates Palace that hosts many cultural festivals.

Residents can check out the FaceBook page Mohammed Bin Zayed City, MBZ City Rooms and Villas for Rent and MBZ City Family/Community Group for the latest updates.

Zone 3 area in MBZ City is close to many lifestyle amenities. However, bus stations are located at a 10-minute drive from the community. Aside from ride-hailing or taxi services, residents rely on private vehicles to get around the city.

• Khalifa City is 14 minutes away via Theyab Bin Eissa Street
• Masdar City Abu Dhabi is 23 minutes away via 15th Street/Al Asayil Street
• Zayed Sports City is 14 minutes away via Al hayer – Sweihan – Abu Dhabi Road/Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street/Arabian Gulf Street/E20
• Abu Dhabi International Airport is 18 minutes away via Al hayer – Sweihan – Abu Dhabi Road/Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street/Arabian Gulf Street/E20
• Mangrove National Park is 18 minutes away via Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Road/E22 and Al Shahama – Abu Dhabi Road/Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street/E10