Al Dana, Al Raha Beach

• Renting property
• Schools and clinics
• Malls and restaurants
• Leisure activities
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Al Dana is a futuristic waterfront community with spectacular views of Al Raha Creek. It is a mixed-use development featuring apartment buildings and 4-bedroom townhouses. Al Dana Al Raha Beach is an island built in the shape of a crescent. It is connected to the mainland via two sea bridges – Al Raha Street and Channel Street. These streets connect the island with the other communities in the Al Raha Beach area.

• Features a well-designed infrastructure
• Waterfront apartments and townhouses
• Well-connected to the mainland areas
• Quick access to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Road (E10)
• The master community, Al Raha Beach is a popular business landscape
• The parent community is one of the best areas in Abu Dhabi to buy a townhouse

Al Dana is a family-friendly neighbourhood with easy access to all essential amenities. People who fancy waterfront living should take a look at vertical communities in Al Dana Abu Dhabi. The parent community, Al Raha Beach is a popular freehold neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi for buying apartments.

The residential properties in Al Dana Al Raha Beach Abu Dhabi are mainly apartment buildings featuring studios, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedrooms flats. Those not interested in flats can go for 4-bedroom townhouses in Al Dana Abu Dhabi. The townhouses have dining and living areas, a powder room, a maid’s room and a kitchen equipped with modern finishing. All the bedrooms in these townhouses have built-in wardrobes. On the other hand, the apartments in Al Dana Abu Dhabi are spacious and well-lit. These apartments also have sea-view balconies in the bedrooms.

There is a broad range of apartments available with different rental trends.

The vicinity of Al Dana Al Raha Beach Abu Dhabi is laced with a variety of hotels such as Al Raha Beach Hotel, Hilton Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The Westin and Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. The WB is a Warner Bros. themed hotel. This kid-friendly hotel allows access to Yas Island theme parks as part of the stay. The hotel has multiple exciting dining options, a luxury spa and a fully-equipped gym.

Al Raha Beach Hotel offers multiple choices of room suites and private villas along with meeting rooms and event venues. The resort has a wellness centre known for its spa facility. Other hotels near Al Dana are Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Hotel Al Forsan. Shangri-La is one of the top luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi.

Residential properties in Al Dana have sufficient parking spaces to facilitate residents.

Public transportation in Abu Dhabi is well-developed. Likewise, there are multiple bus stops near Al Dana, Al Raha Beach including Al Raha Street Stop and Channel Street Stop located at a short driving distance from the community. Residents can also use the taxi service either via mobile application or by booking a taxi at the taxi stand. The nearest taxi rank is located on Yas Island.

The neighbourhood around Al Dana is dotted with the best hypermarkets in Abu Dhabi such as Lulu Hypermarket, Waitrose and multiple outlets of Spinneys and Carrefour. Carrefour is known for stocking a wide variety of imported items along with organic food products. It also has a mobile application for online grocery shopping in Abu Dhabi.

Other grocery stores around the area are Viva Supermarket, Meraz Baqala, Earth Supermarket and Spar Supermarket. These supermarkets also houses a variety of daily essentials.

Residents will find some beautiful mosques of Abu Dhabi around Al Dana including Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Mosque, Saeed Mohamed Al Kalili Masjid, Abu Ayoub Al Ansari Mosque, Abdullah Bin Omar Masjid and Masjid Khadeeja.

The most notable is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is regarded as a landmark in Abu Dhabi. Known for its spacious grounds and grand architecture, the mosque is counted among the largest mosques in the world. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque can accommodate over 50,000 worshippers during congregational prayers on Fridays.

Christian residents can find many churches around Al Dana including the Evangelical Community Church in Al Mushrif, The Mar Thoma Church, The Armenian Church Of Abu Dhabi and St. Paul’s Church in the district of Musaffah. Sikhs can go to Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji in Musaffah for religious prayers.

The Windsor Early Years Nursery is one of the top-rated nurseries in Abu Dhabi. It is located within a driving distance of 15 minutes. The British nursery offers an EYFS curriculum, creative activities, sports activities and water games. Children from age zero to four years can get enrolled in this nursery.

More nurseries near Al Dana are Kids Academy, Happy Jump Nursery, Treehouse Nursery, Odyssey Nursery and Sunny Meadows Montessori Nursery. Happy Jump is an affordable nursery in Abu Dhabi prompt on providing more attention to special needs children.

Parents of school-going kids will find it easy to find a good school. The best schools in Abu Dhabi are located close to Al Dana such as Raha International School and GEMS American Academy. Raha International offers an International Baccalaureate curriculum with a specially designed Extra-Curricular Programme (ECP). Other schools near Al Dana are Rawafed Private School, Crescent International Private School and The International School of Choueifat.

Abu Dhabi has an advanced and well-distributed healthcare system. There are various clinics, medical centres and hospitals near Al Dana including Tajmeel Specialized Medical Center, Health Plus Health Center, Mediclinic Khalifa City, Harmony Medical Center, NMC Royal Hospital, Corniche Hospital and Mafraq Hospital.

NMC Royal Hospital is a 500-bed facility with a 24-hour emergency service. The medical team consists of over 90 doctors including 32 consultants and 28 specialists. It is one of the top hospitals in Abu Dhabi.

Corniche Hospital and Mafraq Hospital are the nearest government hospitals in Abu Dhabi. Corniche is a leading hospital providing advanced healthcare services to mothers and newborn babies.

Al Dana is bordered on the east and west by other communities of Al Raha Beach such as Al Rumaila, Al Seef, Al Muneera and Al Zeina. Al Muneera is one of the top areas for investment in Al Raha Beach.

Al Raha Gardens is a serene residential space in the south of Al Dana. The north side is taken over by multiple islands including Samaliyah Island, Yas Island and Zeraa Island.

Al Raha Mall is a three-storey mall at a short driving distance from Al Dana. It is one of the oldest malls in Abu Dhabi. The mall features multiple categories of retailing including fashion, lifestyle, homeware, health, beauty and financial services. Some popular outlets in Al Raha Mall are brands4u, Adidas, Nayomi and Orlando Sports. Orange Wheels and Oscar Cinemas are also in the mall to entertain young and adult visitors.

Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Al Wahda Mall and Dalma Mall are some of the best malls in Abu Dhabi. All these shopping destinations are within half an hour’s driving from Al Dana. Yas Mall is a 2.5 million sq. ft. facility with over 370 retail outlets, a wide collection of food brands and multiple entertainment attractions. It is located on the iconic Yas Island, 20 minutes away from the community.

The locality has an enormous collection of food outlets ranging from casual to fine dining. Some great restaurants close by are Azur Restaurant, Nando’s Al Zeina, Jones The Grocer, Nolu’s Restaurant and Dandana Gourmet Restaurant.

Nando’s is a international food chain that originated in South Africa. It is famous for its grilled peri-peri chicken. Azur is a fine dining restaurant located within a drive of 8-minutes. It offers International cuisine and is open 24 hours a day. Jones The Grocer is a fancy cafe at a drive of approximately 10 minutes.

Yas Beach is located at a drive of 10 minutes. It is one of the best beaches in Abu Dhabi. The beach is lined with private huts and sun loungers.  Other beaches near Al Dana are Al Bahia Open Beach, Cyan Beach, Lou Lou Beach and Saadiyat Beach.

Warner Bros. World is a branded indoor park, located on Yas Island. It is one of the best theme parks in Abu Dhabi. The amusement park has over 25 exciting rides divided into six theme lands. Gotham City, Cartoon Junction and Bedrock are the famous theme lands.

Ferrari World is another theme park and a top tourist attraction in Abu Dhabi. Its Formula Rossa is one of the fastest roller coasters in the world, reaching 240km/h in 4.9 seconds. Other notable rides include Turbo Track, Turbo Power, Formula Rossa Junior and Flying Wings.

Yas Waterworld is listed among the best water parks in the UAE. The water park is spread across 37 acres, featuring more than 40 breathtaking water slides and rides. Hamlool’s Humps, Slithers Slides and Falcons Falaj are some popular water attractions to rush your adrenaline.

The neighbourhood is surrounded by several green spaces to spend some quality time. Yas Gateway Park and Khalifa Park are family-friendly public parks in Abu Dhabi. Sports enthusiasts can access any of the various golf clubs in Abu Dhabi including Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Yas Links Golf Club.

Fitness freaks can check out EMS Revolution Gym, Cobra Fitness and CrossFit Gym located at a very short distance. CrossFit and Cobra Fitness are the top gyms in Abu Dhabi. Cobra Fitness offers group classes for high-intensity cardo workouts like Muay Thai, Cycling and boxing. Golden Desert Spa is a massage and wellness centre for male clients while female residents can access Anahata Spa. It is located at a drive of 14 minutes. Anahata Spa has an amazing facial range and other holistic treatments for the body.

One of the pros of living in Al Raha Beach is the scenic views of Gulf waters. Al Dana is an ideal waterfront location with nearby impressive amenities and exciting entertainment destinations. However, public transportation can be an issue as bus stops and taxi stands are far from the project. One has to leave Al Dana and go to the main road to catch public transport.

Al Dana is a crescent-shaped island community of Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi.

Al Dana Al Raha Beach offers studios, 1 to 4-bedroom apartments as well as 4-bedroom townhouses.

• Al Dhafra Air Base is 23-minutes away
• Mohamed Bin Zayed City is 17-minute away
• Abu Dhabi International Airport is 13-minute away