Khalifa City is a suburban residential district located in Abu Dhabi. Located 25-30 km from the city centre and along the main highway, the community developed as a residential zone and gradually matured into a neighbourhood with diversity accommodating residences, schools and having convincing connectivity options. Generally speaking, low rise apartments line the main roads and overall the community offers a quiet environment in a spacious setting.
With all its features and amenities, the district stands suitable for families, professionals and expats who seek a peaceful suburban lifestyle while staying in well-equipped villas and other types of residences. People working in Abu Dhabi and its nearby areas like Yas Island, Masdar City etc., may find the location appealing.
Khalifa City in a nutshell
Khalifa City is known for being a quiet suburban area where residents have access to wide-ranging amenities to live a relaxing life. With homes, wide streets and easy access to major highways, this community offers a calm environment while keeping important destinations of the emirate within one’s easy reach.
- An established suburban residential community in Abu Dhabi
- Approximately 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi city centre
- Close to Zayed International Airport and Yas Island
- Hosts beautiful villas, townhouses and low-rise apartments
- Offers international schools, parks, clinics and neighbourhood malls
- Well connected via major highways
- Offers a calm suburban lifestyle compared to central Abu Dhabi
- A family-friendly community with convincing rental demand
Entertainment and attractions
While it is a residential suburb, residents can access a wide variety of entertainment options within the community and in easy reach to important nearby addresses. There are sports resorts, parks, family entertainment spaces and more. Please find a few of them below:
One of its major highlights is Khalifa Park. It is a large park with landscaped gardens, beautiful foundations and walking trails. There are attractions like small train rides, aquarium and museum. Overall, a good place to visit with family.
Al Forsan International Sports Resort is another attraction. A world-class sports complex, it offers activities such as karting, wakeboarding, paintball, cycling tracks and equestrian. The resort is an important leisure and sports hub in the community.
When it comes to indoor family entertainment options, here are venues like BOUNCE Khalifa City, which is a trampoline and adventure park. Orange Hub is where one can go for games and entertainment. Young children can choose to visit the popular indoor play area named Cheeky Monkeys.
Nearby attractions include Ferrari World Yas Island, which is the world’s first Ferrari-themed indoor amusement park. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi features aquariums, rides and educational exhibitions.
Future of Khalifa City
One of the important reasons Khalifa City is poised for consistent growth is its location. Being close to Masdar City, which is maturing into a global hub for sustainability, technology and research, Khalifa City should also benefit from the developments. Masdar City has popular institutions like Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. This innovative development attracts startups, research firms and global companies thereby creating a growing demand for nearby housing.
The integration of smart mobility and autonomous transport is also taking the community’s success to a new level. Driverless robotaxi services are being introduced and are seeing convincing adoption rates thereby contributing to a technology driven and sustainable transportation network of the emirate.
Khalifa City is also located close to Yas Island. The very fact also plays a major role in its future growth. With Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and other highlights as well as the planned Disney theme park resort Abu Dhabi is helping Yas Island to attract tourists and with it, nearby residential communities like Khalifa City is seeing and should see in future too the demand from professionals working in hospitality, entertainment and services.
Overall, the community plays an important part in Abu Dhabi urban vision and housing expansion plans and has a bright future outlook.
Why choose off-plan projects in Khalifa City?
Being near Masdar City and Yas Island, the community should continue to have businesses, tourism and infrastructure, which will contribute to the demand for long term property growth.
Another reason for choosing off-plan properties here is that properties here are available at attractive prices, which is better than established districts in Abu Dhabi. Choosing a property today may mean an opportunity to enter the market early and having the value of property increased by the time of handover in case of off-plan projects.
Being near to Zayed International Airport and major employment hubs, Khalifa City sees rental demand from aviation professionals, expats and families who work in nearby areas.
Please note that the community is considered a non-freehold meaning property ownership for expatriates is limited to long term leases than permanent ownership. However, off-plan projects like Reportage Village offers freehold ownership
Projects in Khalifa City
Reportage Village: A modern townhouse community developed by Reportage Real Estate with approximately 312 townhouses.
Bloom Living: Spanning approximately 2.2 million sq. m, it features more than 4,000 villas, townhouses and apartments.
Al Merief: Limited edition villa land plots for those who want to build their own villa.
Amenities and facilities
Khalifa City has a range of amenities and facilities to help its residents enjoy a comfortable suburban lifestyle. From international schools and healthcare centres to parks, supermarkets and more, the community provides everyday necessities within a short distance
The community has reputed nurseries and international schools like GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi, Al Raha International School, International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi etc.
When it comes to healthcare, there are Mediclinic Khalifa City, NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City etc among others. Residents can shop from a variety of options including Forsan Central Mall, Etihad Plaza, Al Raha Mall. Important parks include Khalifa Park for one to relax.
Infrastructure and connectivity
Talking about location, the community provides a variety of connectivity options to its residents thereby helping them reach their desired destinations easily.
- Located approximately 30 minutes from central Abu Dhabi
- Close to Zayed International Airport
- Well connected to Yas Island and Masdar City
- Accessible via major highways including Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10) and Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11)
- Public buses connect the community with other parts of Abu Dhabi
- Short driving distance to nearby districts such as Al Raha Beach and Al Raha Gardens
- Proximity to major employment zones including the airport, Masdar City and Yas Island
Investment Insights
Notably, the community is known for its affordable apartment rentals in Abu Dhabi averaging approximately AED 44,000 annually. This very reason attracts professionals and families who search for housing within their budget.
The spacious residences and family friendly environment as well as the features and amenities available make it a sought after destination among tenants. Talking about villas, generally speaking, the rent stands between AED 135,000 to AED 199,000 annually, although the number may vary based on areas and amenities of residences.
The community’s proximity to Zayed International Airport, Masdar City and Yas Island supports its rental demand from professionals working in aviation, technology and tourism sectors.
As Abu Dhabi’s population and economic activity improves further, suburban communities like Khalifa City should get demands from tenants who want neighbourhoods with schools, parks and amenities.
If you want to know more about the community or need any type of assistance before buying any property here, you can contact us and we will be happy to help.
