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With plenty of fancy villas lining the area’s streets, Al Bateen is one of Abu Dhabi’s key neighbourhoods, though it’s not the villas that many expats live in. For those that do, it offers homes with lots of space and beautiful gardens and is close to some of the capital’s most pretty attractions (Emirates Palace, Qasr Al Watan and The Founder’s Memorial to name a few). The newer development at Al Marasy is where modern apartments are available. There are also residences at the swish Abu Dhabi EDITION hotel.

It’s very close to the water, with Marsa Al Bateen and the veteran InterContinental Abu Dhabi being home to marinas. There’s a big fishing port here, too, not to mention Al Bateen Palace, one of the ruler of Abu Dhabi’s residences, visible from the Al Bateen Beach.

The beach is one of the most popular public stretches of sand in the capital and though it doesn’t have too many amenities, it’s one of the most calming spots in the city.

There’s culture available at Etihad Modern Art Gallery and the Zayed Heritage Center, which is a world away from the glitzy likes of Louvre Abu Dhabi and tells the story of the late Sheikh Zayed through artefacts and stories from his life.

When it comes to food, this area is one of the most trendy in the city. While most of the eateries are unlicensed, the likes of Tashas, No. FiftySeven Boutique Café and Joud Café regularly have waiting lists due to their popularity. Coffee lovers are in for a treat at those venues, as well as % Arabica, Robusta Coffee and more.

Outside of the InterContinental there are bars at the EDITION, with the three-storey ANNEX providing entertainment (when open, it’s still closed at the time of writing) and Library Bar offering a more sedate experience. Food at the hotel comes from acclaimed British chef Tom Aikens, with steakhouse The OAK Room winning a Time Out award in 2019.