Zone 5, Mohammed Bin Zayed City

Zone 5, Mohammed Bin Zayed City is a peaceful and secure residential community. Named in honour of the UAE President, Mohammed Bin Zayed City (also called MBZ City) has more than 35 zones. Zone 5 is one of the central zones located close to Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Road. As MBZ City is positioned on the edge of Abu Dhabi, residents of Zone 5 enjoy easy access to Central Abu Dhabi.

Properties in Zone 5 include villas. The location of MBZ City ensures that residents can stay away from the hustle and bustle of the main city while enjoying access to all amenities.

• Part of Mohammed Bin Zayed City
• A popular location for renting villas
• In proximity to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• 4 to 6-bedroom villas are available for rent

Zone 5 has a serene and quiet environment. The area is ideally located so the residents can connect to important areas of the city while staying away from overcrowdedness and traffic issues. Some factors that define Zone 5 are:

• Peaceful and secure environment.
• Easy access to important areas of the city.
• Modern facilities and amenities.

Residents of Zone 5 can easily find facilities related to education, healthcare, transportation, shopping, dining, leisure and entertainment.

Properties in Zone 5 include villas for rent ranging in configuration from 4 to 6-bedroom units. Covered areas for these homes range from 3,500 sq. ft. to 5,100 sq. ft.

Parking spaces in Zone 5 are abundant. Villas come with covered parking spaces for residents and the number of vehicles that can be parked varies. But all of them have parking for at least one vehicle.

The area is connected to other areas of the city through Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Road and also Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Truck Road. Both these roads are less than 10-minutes away from Zone 5.

Public transportation in Zone 5 is easily available. The taxis are available easily, though they are an expensive option. Plenty of bus stops are also present around the zone. Al Ithar St / Al Salam Mosque and multiple stops at Al Basi Street are within quick reach via foot.

• Abu Dhabi COOP in Zone 7 (4-minutes away)
• Earth Supermarket in Zone 3 (5-minutes away)
• Little Star Supermarket in Zone 16 (9-minutes away)
• Ramla Supermarket in Musaffah (8-minutes away)
• Fresco Supermarket in Shabiya 12 (12-minutes away)
• Rich & Fresh Supermarket in Musaffah (9-minutes away)

Rich and Fresh Supermarket is one of the best supermarkets in Abu Dhabi that offers quality products at reasonable rates. Earth Supermarket features a wide variety of grocery and other edible items including fruits and vegetables, grocery and frozen items, fish and meat and beverages. Organic food is also available to cater to health-conscious buyers. The supermarket also has an in-house bakery.

A couple of mosques are available in Zone 5 to facilitate the residents called, Hamad Mubarak Othayth Al Ameri Mosque and a community mosque. Other mosques near Zone 5 include Masjid Al Salam at a drive of 5-minutes in Zone 7 and Masjid Al-Abrar at the same driving distance in Zone 8.

Churches near Zone 5 are present in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. They include The Armenian Church of Abu Dhabi, St. Paul’s Church Musaffah, St. Elias Cathedral, and Filipino Christan Church Mussafah. All these churches are about 9 to 10-minutes away from Zone 5.

The nearest Hindu Temple will be the under-construction BAPS Hindu Mandir in Al Rahbah about 30-minutes away. The Sikh community will find New Gurudwara Abu Dhabi (Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji) in Mussafah as the nearest place of worship. It is just 15-minutes away from the neighbourhood.

There are a lot of nurseries and schools in Zone 5 and neighbouring zones. Popular nurseries in Zone 5 are:

• Noah’s Ark Nursery
• Kotwals Nursery & Montessori
• British Orchard Nursery

Noah’s Ark Group of Nurseries is in the business since 1997 and has earned a strong reputation for providing quality education. The Nursery accepts students aged 1 to 4 years. The programs are flexible with two shifts and include extended care for children.

Primary and secondary schools include:

• Nasser School in Zone 5
• Manhal School in Zone 5
• Difayah International School in Zone 13

Difayah International Schools is located in Zone 13 of Mohammed Bin Zayed City, about 5-minutes away from Zone 5. The school offers education from pre-primary to Year 11. The school follows the British curriculum.

Healthcare facilities are easily accessible as there are plenty of clinics and hospitals near Zone 5. Popular ones are:

• Burjeel Medical City (6-minutes away)
• Bareen International Hospital (6-minutes away)
• Mediclinic Al Mussafah (12-minutes away)

Bareen International Hospital is a reputed hospital with 24-hour emergency services. The hospital provides specialised medical services in more than 14 medical fields. It has top facilities and well-trained staff. Bareen International Hospital is listed as the best hospital in Abu Dhabi.

As Zone 5 is a part of Mohammed Bin Zayed City, its neighbouring areas are:

• Mussafah to the west.
• Al Mafraq to the east.
• Jarn Yafour to the south.

Entertainment destinations such as Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World are about a 30-minute drive away from the neighbourhood.

MBZ City doesn’t have a lot of malls. However, those located within the community offer a range of brands to satisfy residents. Malls near Zone 5 include:

• Mazyad Mall
• Dalma Mall

Reachable within a 13-minute drive, Dalma Mall is one of the top malls in Abu Dhabi. Along with a food court, it also offers a wide range of brands including Carrefour, Debenhams, H&M, Samsonite, GAP, Mothercare and Giordano.

Mazyad Mall is an 8-minute drive away via Al Athr Street. It features top fashion brands, a hypermarket and banking services. Examples are LuLu Express, Giordano, Adidas and LuLu International Exchange.

People living in Zone 5 will find plenty of restaurants and eateries nearby. MBZ City has a wide range of eating options catering to different cuisines and dining styles. Popular restaurants near Zone 5 include:

• Golden Sheep Restaurant (6-minutes away)
• Papa Murphy’s Pizza Mazyad Mall (8-minutes away)
• Flame and Bake Restaurant (8-minutes away)
• Food Adventure Restaurant (9-minutes away)
• Nourmandy Seafood Restaurant (8-minutes away)
• Rolls N Rice Restaurant (9-minutes away)
• Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant (10-minutes away)

These are just some of the restaurants in MBZ City. People who love to try different cuisines will enjoy living in Zone 5.

The neighbourhood is not far away from the shoreline of Abu Dhabi. So residents can easily visit the beaches near Zone 5. The nearest beach is the Ritz Carlton Beach, nearly 15-minutes away.

Some of the best beaches in Abu Dhabi can be reached within half an hour including Abu Dhabi Beach, Corniche Beach, Al Sahil Beach and Al Bateen Beach. These beaches provide a good range of activities like swimming and volleyball. Restaurants are also present near the beaches for visitors to enjoy the meals of their choice.

Zayed Sports City is always worth a visit due to the wide range of sporting activities it offers. It will take about 18-minutes for residents to reach Zayed Sports City. It has facilities for Basketball, Football, Billiards, Beach Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Paintball, Tennis and other sports. Dining options are also present in the vicinity.

Another important destination is Mangrove National Park. It is a natural habitat for different aquatic species and has a natural green environment. A waterpark is also built within the park. Bird lovers would especially enjoy their visit as the park is home to more than 60 different species of birds. It would take a drive of about 19-minutes to reach Mangrove National Park from Zone 5.

There are a lot of parks near Zone 5 where families can go to spend their leisure time in the evenings. Some of them are:

• Children Park
• Mohammed Bin Zayed City Park
• Mussafah Park

For people who are concerned about their fitness, there are gyms and fitness centres nearby including Body Care Gym & Fitness and Body Factory Gym & EMS Studio.

Salons and Spas located nearby are La Riche Spa Lounge, Tips and Toes, and Comb Scissors Gents Salon – AD.

Mayzad Mall is about 8-minutes away from Zone 5. It regularly holds some events, especially on festive occasions like Eid and National Day. Residents of Zone 5 can easily participate in these events.

Residents of Zone 5 can join the Facebook group called MBZ City Community.

The area has all the amenities for a fulfilling lifestyle. The only point of concern is that it is slightly distant from the main areas of the capital city. Distance from bustling areas ensures a peaceful environment for residents of Zone 5.

Are you looking to buy a property in Zone 5?

• 10-minutes away from Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Truck Road
• 5-minutes from Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Road
• Located between Zayed City and Mussafah