Al Manara, Abu Dhabi

Al Manara is a residential building located in Al Bandar in Al Raha Beach. It is a project by Aldar Properties and offers beautiful views of the sea and Dubai Marina. The building features luxurious 4 and 5-bedroom penthouses. The tower houses 12 four-bedroom units plus 1 unit of five bedroom penthouse. Amenities in the building include access to swimming pool, gym, a medical centre, basketball, tennis and squash courts.

The building is 5 minutes away from Yas Beach. Residents of Al Manara are only at a 2-minute walk away from ferries.

Al Raha Beach is an ideal community for people who want to live by the sea. Property types in the community include villas, apartments and townhouses. It is a popular and growing destination especially preferred by water sports enthusiasts.

• Type of Building: Residential
• Location: Al Raha Beach
• Developer: Aldar Properties
• Date of completion: January 2010
• Number of floors: 14
• Number of units: 13
• Unit type: 4 and 5-bedroom units
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Kids play area, tennis court, gym, swimming pool, medical centre and squash courts

There is a dedicated area for parking in Al Manara on the ground floor of the building.

High-speed elevators in Al Manara offer fast and smooth access to all the units in the building.

Al Manara has a full-time security staff present to ensure the safety of the building. The apartments are enabled with smart home systems and key card access. Maintenance services are also provided by a maintenance team. The building is centrally air-conditioned and centrally heated.

There is a dedicated barbecue area and pits for doing barbecue in the building. This space can be used for organising any events as well.

There is a separate swimming pool for kids and adults in the building along with a basketball court, a squash court, a tennis court and a gymnasium in Al Manara too.

There is a nursery, a kids area, landscaped garden, a coffee shop, a golf course and bars and clubs in the vicinity of the building. There is a mosque and a medical centre in the building as well.

There is a well-furnished lobby in the building where full-time concierge services are offered day and night.

Smart home system is installed in the building for safety purposes.

Apartment types in Al Manara include 4 and 5-bedroom penthouses. All of these apartments have luxurious finishing and cover areas ranging from 4,089 sq. ft. to 7,534 sq. ft. All the units in Al Manara come with a spacious balcony or terrace.

4-bedroom apartments cover an average area of around 4,089 sq. ft. On the first floor the unit, there are four master bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and attached bathrooms plus a large living room.

On the second floor of the unit, there is another living area, a guest room with a bathroom, a maid’s rooms with its own bathroom, a modern kitchen and a large terrace offering beautiful views of the beach.

5-bedroom penthouses can go up to an area of around 7,535 sq. ft. These units come with five ensuite bedrooms. All come with built-in wardrobes and a balconies and are located on the first floor with a living room.

On the second floor, there is another living room, a dining room, a laundry room, a maid’s room with its own separate bathroom, a kitchen and a large terrace on the second floor. The entire unit has timber and white marble flooring.

There are few bus stops in the Al Zeina area of Al Raha Beach nearby. Residents in the area mostly rely on taxis and uber to travel around.

Some nearby restaurants around Al Manara, Abu Dhabi include:

• Sushi Counter
• Bricco Pizza and Pasta
• Jones The Grocer
• Nolu’s Café

Sushi Counter is at a walking distance and as the name suggests is a famous restaurant that offers Japanese cuisine and mainly sushi. Their menu includes different types of soups, sides and salads as well.

Bricco Pizza and Pasta is located at a distance of only 2 minutes. It offers Italian cuisine including pastas and pizzas along with a waterfront view.

Nolu’s café is a stylish place to dine in with your family in a relaxed atmosphere at a drive of 5 minutes from Al Manara. It is a place where you can witness the marriage between California and Afghanistan where chia and almond butter pancakes are served alongside lamb shank with brown rice pulau or oven-baked aubergines with mint-flecked garlic yogurt. This place is also a popular spot for breakfast offering variety of bagels and egg options to choose from.

Jones the Grocer is known for serving Australian and European Cuisine. The restaurant is kid friendly and has both indoor and outdoor seating available. Their most selling dishes include various desserts and baked items, truffle fries, salmon, fish, wine and much more.

Some well-known supermarkets in the area include:

• Spinneys
• Carrefour Market
• Souq Planet
• Waitrose

Spinneys Supermarket is at a walking distance from the location. Carrefour Market can be reached within 4 minutes by car. Souq Planet is 5 minutes away and Waitrose is at a drive of 6 minutes from Al Manara. For more options when it comes to supermarkets, you can take a look at the best supermarkets in Abu Dhabi to visit.

• Al Naseem Residence A – residential
• Al Naseem B – residential
• Al Sana 1 – residential
• Al Hadeel – residential

Some nearby buildings around Al Manara include Al Naseem A, Al Naseem C, Al Sana 1 and Al Hadeel in the neighborhood.

A few major landmarks near Al Manara include:

• Ferrari World
• Yas Waterworld
• Yas Beach

Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi is covers an area of about 15 hectares. This waterpark is Emirati themed and has more than 40 types of different rides and slides. You can reach the destination easily within 13 minutes by car.

The Yas Beach is at a drive of 6 minutes away from Al Manara. The beach is breathtaking as it has white sand surrounded by beautiful mangrove forests surrounding it. The beach also features plenty of fine dining restaurants offering beautiful views of the crystal clear water.

Ferrari World is located at an 8-minute drive from the location. It is an indoors Ferrari themed amusement park. It features the world’s fastest rollercoaster.

While living by the sea comes with its own perks, there are a few things that need to be considered. Al Raha Beach is yet to have a public park, plus the ongoing construction in the area may be a little problematic for people. Visitors in the area may only need to rely on paid parking spots.