Al Dhafra Street, Al Mushrif

NEIGHBOURHOOD

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Unlike most of Abu Dhabi, this is a vibrant neighbourhood with many shops, restaurants and even malls in the vicinity. Those looking for affordable apartments in proximity to main roads can consider living on Al Dhafra Street. If you choose to rent one of the properties here, you will have:

• Easy commute to offices and entertainment points
• Shops with basic commodities in a hand’s reach
• Close-knit community environment

Also, all the apartment buildings in this area are gated and have 24-hour security with CCTV surveillance.

PROPERTIES ON AL DHAFRA STREET

As the boulevard is lined by many residential buildings, properties on Al Dhafra Street are mainly apartments. However, you can also find a few villas down the road. Residential apartments on Al Dhafra Street are mostly offered for rent and are most suited to expat couples.

• A studio for rent costs around AED 25k to AED 40k per annum
• Renting 1-bedroom apartments on Al Dhafra Street will require a minimum of AED 40k annually.

Speaking of configuration, area coverage is considerably spacious. For instance, studio flats span around 560 sq. ft. to 650 sq. ft. while 1-bed flats have more or less 850 sq. ft. to 900 sq. ft. of coverage. Whereas, those hoping to move with a mid-sized family can consider villas in the area. These are usually 5-bedroom family homes with private gardens.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES ON AL DHAFRA STREET

Most popular modes of public transportation on Al Dhafra Street are buses and taxis. Buses that service the area include Bus - 32, 34, 52, 110, 161 and 163. You can hail a taxi or board on a bus from nearby stations at Sultan Bin Zayed Street, a 6-minute walking distance. 7-minutes away is the station Masjid Sh. Hamdan Bin Tahnoon. Similarly, Mushrif Mall Station is also accessible on foot within 7 minutes.

Moving around is very convenient for those with a private conveyance because the main roads are directly accessible. Also, finding parking spaces on Al Dhafra Street won’t be difficult for residents because most apartment complexes have a dedicated parking system. Visitors will find a public parking space around 7 minutes away in Al Mushrif.

AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE

SUPERMARKETS NEAR AL DHAFRA STREET

There are many supermarkets near Al Dhafra Street within a 5-minute radius. First, LuLu Hypermarket in Al Mushrif Mall stocks everything from fresh food and grocery items to electronics, mobiles and home furnishing commodities. Other nearby options include LuLu Express, Carrefour City, and Circle K convenience store.

MOSQUES NEAR AL DHAFRA STREET

Many community mosques are easily accessible. Saif Hareb Al Mansouri Mosque adjacent to Abu Dhabi Police College is only 2 minutes away. Other mosques near Al Dhafra Street are Badr Mosque, Abdullah Bin Sallah Mosque and Mullah Abdul Qadir Mosque.

OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR AL DHAFRA STREET

A bunch of churches near Al Dhafra Street can be spotted after a mere 7-minute drive. Evangelical Community Church, Saint George’s Orthodox Cathedral, Saint Andrew’s Church and Snowball Church are all accessible in less than 10 minutes by car. Whereas, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church is only 3 minutes away.

On the contrary, there are no Hindu temples near Al Dhafra Street or within the Emirate. However, BAPS Hindu Mandir is under construction on Abu Dhabi Swehan Al Ain Road and is expected to complete in 2020. It will be 28 minutes from the street via Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street.

SCHOOLS NEAR AL DHAFRA STREET

Al Dhafra Street enjoys a prime location and runs through many developed communities having a mixed concentration of pre-schools, kindergartens and primary schools. For toddlers, the following options are considerable:

• Bright Kids Nursery
• Bright Beginnings Nursery
• Kids Academy

Bright Kids Nursery is in Al Muroor residential community around 3 minutes away from Al Dhafra Street. It offers childcare services for kids up to 4 years. Further, Bright Beginnings Nursery and Kids Academy are in Al Mushrif, accessible within 5 minutes.

Moreover, many primary and secondary schools are also in proximity. These schools near Al Dhafra Street include:

• Al Manhal International Private School
• Khalifa Bin Zayed Secondary School
• Al Mushrif School

All three are noteworthy options at a mere 5-minute driving distance.

CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR AL DHAFRA STREET

These are the clinics and hospitals near Al Dhafra Street:

• Marigold Dental and Orthodontic Clinic
• Care Well Clinic
• Magrabi Eye and Ear Centre
• Heartbeat Medical Centre and One Day Surgery

There are a few pharmacies as well including Al Manara Pharmacy (4 minutes away) and Oxford Pharmacy (3 minutes away).

NEARBY AREAS

25th Street extends from two major road networks and is connected to many big and small communities on all sides, such as:

• Embassies District
• Al Aman
• Al Zahraa

A key commercial zone, the Embassies District is in the East. A few blocks to the North you will find Al Aman, a new residential area with many projects underway. Finally, Al Zahraa is also in the same region.