Al Nada 2, Al Raha Beach

Al Nada 2 is a 15 storey high residential building on the shores of Al Raha Beach. Aldar Properties handed over this freehold property in 2012. Apartments in Al Nada 2 consist of 1 to 4 bedroom apartments. Al Raha Beach is a mixed-use district in Abu Dhabi. It consists of three sub-communities.

Al Nada 2 is one of the four buildings on the mainland. Al Nada 1, Al Nada 2, Al Sana 1 and Al Sana 2. It is part of a master-planned community Al Muneera. A natural canal splits this into island and mainland. The waterfront community has spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf.

Al Muneera is a mixed-use community in Al Raha Beach. It has a total of 1,286 apartments and 159 townhouses and beachside villas. The Island precincts also have four apartment buildings: Al Rahba 1, Al Rahba 2, Al Maha 1 and Al Maha 2. It is close to Al Bandar and Al Zeina. Yas Island and Abu Dhabi International Airport are close to the area. Al Muneera is listed on the top among the popular waterfronts for buying properties in Al Raha Beach.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Al Raha Beach
• Developer: Aldar
• Date of completion: 2012
• Number of floors: 15
• Unit type: 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Community gym and swimming pool, outdoor kid’s play area, basement parking facility, community hall and outdoor barbecue areas

The basement of the building boasts residential parking in Al Nada 2. Each apartment comes with a parking slot. Bigger units may have more than one slots. However, guests can use visitors parking slots in Al Muneera Visitors Car Park and Green Parking Al Muneera.

There are two high-speed lifts and service elevators in Al Nada 2. Lifts works 24 hours for the facility of residents and visitors.

CCTV cameras and security staff maintain 24 hours building-security, whereas maintenance staff oversee upkeep and repair work of infrastructure amenities. It’s a centrally air-conditioned building, which is connected to the district cooling plant of Tabreed.

Residents can use the community party hall, open-air barbecue areas and green parks for family dinners and small gatherings.

There is a shared fitness facility with modern exercise equipment. It also has a sauna and steam room. Also, there is an outdoor swimming pool with a deck. In addition to this indoor gym in Al Nada 2, residents can also visit aerobics studios and health clubs in the community.

Residents of Al Nada 2 have access to all the lifestyle amenities of the community. These include common swimming pools, landscaped gardens and children playground. Also, there are prayer rooms for the residents. Residents also have access to private beach and waterfront promenade in the community.

The ground floor has a lobby with a reception desk. Reception staff at the desk provide guest and concierge service for residents and visitors.

It’s a pet-friendly residence.

All apartments are equipped with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. The fire-safety equipment helps to handle accidental fires immediately.

Al Nada 2 offers multiple layouts for apartment types. You may also check the 2D and 3D formats of the floor plans on Bayut.

Al Nada 2 features spacious 1 to 4 bedroom apartments. All categories of apartments have spacious layouts to cater to the accommodation needs of residents. All apartments have floor to ceiling double-glazed windows, wood flooring in bedrooms and living area. Bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, whereas bathrooms are tiled with good sanitary ware. Kitchens not only have plenty of wood cabinets and stone countertops but also outfitted with a cooking range, dishwasher and refrigerator.

1-bedroom units are available in small and large layouts. They have a floor area ranges from 906 sq. ft. and 1,059 sq. ft. Both layouts have a foyer entry, a powder room and a laundry room along with an open kitchen. Moreover, the spacious living room also has a glass door for the balcony. Also, the master bedroom has with en-suite dressing and bathroom.

2-bedroom flats spread over the floor area of 1,300 sq. ft. to 1,800 sq. ft. These units have separate balconies in front of a huge living area and bedroom. Both the living and dining room has a sliding glass door for the balcony. The Master bedroom has a walk-in closet and attached bathroom. The second bedroom has a built-in wardrobe along the wall. These units have a long foyer entry, guest washroom, laundry room and open kitchen.

3-bedroom apartments have built-up areas ranges from 1,733.6 sq. ft. to 1,799.6 sq. ft. The unit layout makes maximum use of floor space. These flats have a powder room and an open kitchen on both sides of the foyer entry. After that**,** there is a living and dining room with a glass door for the balcony. Only the master bedroom has an en-suite dressing and bathroom. There is a full bathroom in the lobby area of the bedrooms. Also, there is a maid’s room with an attached bathroom and laundry room.

With a built-up area of 2680.3 sq. ft. these are the largest units among the apartment types in Al Nada 2. All four bedrooms have attached bathrooms, whereas two bedrooms also have dressing rooms. At the entrance, there is a guest washroom and a huge open kitchen. These units also have a laundry room and maid’s room with a private washroom. Also, there is a balcony in front of the large living room.

Public transport doesn’t directly serve this waterfront community. Instead, those looking for public transport can find taxis to commute to other areas. Transportation near Al Nada 2 also includes a couple of Abu Dhabi bus services running in the neighbouring communities.

Residents don’t have walking access to bus stops. They have to drive at least 7 to 20 minutes or ride a taxi to reach bus stops. The nearest bus stops are located in the neighbouring areas of Masdar City and Khalifa City. Masdar PRT Station, Masdar City, Murur- Abu Dhabi Bus Station and Khalifa City Bus Stop are under a drive of 15 minutes. Besides these bus stops in Mussafah and Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station are also reachable via a drive of 20 to 25 minutes.

When it comes to dining facilities, plenty of options are available within a walking distance or accessible via short drive. Being a waterfront development with private beaches, Al Muneera itself boasts several eateries.

Famous restaurants near Al Nada 2 are:

• Tawa Bakery
• Jones the Grocer
• Nolu’s

Tawa Bakery and Jones the Grocer are within walking distance from the building. Tawa Bakery is a café serving pizza, burgers and bakery items along with healthy food options.

Whereas Jones the Grocer serves European and Australian cuisine. In addition to serving food, it also has a Gourmet Food Store and Cheese Room. Residents can also visit Nolu’s to enjoy American and Afghani food. They can order anything from burgers, pasta, salad, steak, waffles and cheesecake. Nolu’s is 5 minutes away.

A couple of fine dining eateries near the building are:

• Cipriani- Yas Yacht Club
• Ushna- Ground Level, Souk Qaryat Al Beri
• Punjab Grill- Venetian Village, Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi

Cipriani is an Italian fine dining at a drive of 11 minutes. It serves appetizers, salads, soups, tempura and main courses along with deserts. Ushna and Punjab Grill are Indian fine dining in Al Maqtaa, Abu Dhabi. Ushna is 17 minutes away. It serves a variety of Mughlai and North Indian dishes.

Punjab Grill is at a drive of 18 minutes. It also serves North Indian food like butter chicken, ras malai, dal makhani and mutton biryani.

Having been located in a well-planned residential community, Al Nada 2 is close to retail outlets in the vicinity. Resident can find supermarkets within a short walk or drive.

Famous supermarkets near Al Nada 2 are:

• Carrefour Market – Al Raha Creek
• Circle K- Al Raha Beach
• Spinneys – Al Bandar Marina
• Waitrose – Al Raha Boulevard

Carrefour Market and Circle K are within walking distance from the building. Both are located in Al Muneera. Spinneys and Waitrose are at a short drive of 5 minutes from the building.

Al Nada 2 is well located in Al Muneera Community. The location gives easy access to buildings in the vicinity.

Nearby buildings are:

• Al Jamam Residency- residential
• Al Sana 1 & 2- residential
• Al Nada 1 – residential
• Al Hadeel- residential
• Etihad Airways Centre- commercial

Residents have walking access to Al Jamam Residency, Etihad Airways Centre Al Sana 1 & 2 and Al Nada 1. Whereas Al Hadeel is at the drive of 5 minutes.

Major Landmarks near the building are:

• Masdar Park, Khalifa City
• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
• Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

Spreading over the area of 2,500 square meters in Khalifa City, Masdar Park is a kid-friendly park. The park has numerous facilities like a children playground, football field and basketball court. Other attractions include a music wall and Tree of Light. Along with that, there are eight food and beverage restaurants. Also, there are jogging and biking tracks for fitness freaks. It is 6 minutes away from the building.

Reachable via a drive of 12 minutes, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a gigantic indoor theme park at Yas Island. It features a lot of attractions and adventurous rides for all age groups. The amusement park also has restaurants and shops. Visitors can also enjoy driving a Ferrari on the driving tracks of amusement parks.

Listed among the best waterparks in UAE, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is at a drive of 12 minutes. Based on the Emirati theme, the waterpark has more than 40 rides. According to the level of adventure, these rides are grouped into 6 different zones. Zones are made to entertain people of all age groups. For instance, Marah Zone has a plethora of kid-friendly rides, whereas Bandit Zone has thrilling rides for adrenaline junkies.

Yet Al Nada 2 is located in Al Raha Beach. A premium address in Abu Dhabi. Consider these pros and cons of living at Al Raha Beach to make an informed decision. Limited access to public transport and ongoing construction work might be a concern for buyers and tenants.