HIGHLIGHTS
ABOUT AL SALAM STREET
Al Salam Street, also known as Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10) is one of the main roads and a prime location in the capital of the UAE. Extending through many key areas of Abu Dhabi, the boulevard has many residential and commercial units. Al Salam Street was upgraded in a campaign by the Abu Dhabi Municipality to improve the infrastructure of Abu Dhabi. The municipality prioritised the Salam Street tunnel to facilitate the traffic flow throughout the city.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Starts from Sheikh Zayed Bridge and curves around the east of Abu Dhabi
- Upgraded in 2012 and transformed into an uninterrupted traffic tunnel
- Residential options range from apartments to villas and a few townhouses
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Al Salam Street connects Abu Dhabi’s key attractions and places of interest. You can find Corniche Hospital, Khalifa Park and the Sheraton Beach Resort along the street. As for the residential area, there are mid to high-rise apartment buildings dotted across the street. The apartments give access to several shops and restaurants around the corner making it easier for residents to fulfil their daily grocery and utility needs. Some areas also feature villa communities like Bloom Gardens, a cluster of spacious family homes. The residential community, especially the detached villas offer upscale facilities and hints of Mediterranean architecture.
Also being a commercial hub, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street offers various options for those looking to rent offices. However, the number of residential choices are more abundant. Here, Bloom Gardens, Salam HQ and Mansour Tower are some notable residential projects. Bloom Gardens is preferred for villas, townhouses and apartments alike. On the contrary, Salam HQ is a commercial area with rental offices where Mansour Tower is also located.
PROPERTIES ON AL SALAM STREET
This can be an ideal pick for those looking to live at the centre of the city. Residential flats are only offered for rent at the moment while interested investors can choose between villas and townhouses on Salam Street Abu Dhabi.
Rental Trends on Al Salam Street
Choices are various for renting properties on Al Salam Street. Based on your requirements, you can choose between apartments, detached villas and a wide range of townhomes. Check out the rental trends to make a better decision.
Apartment Type | Average Rental Price in AED |
|---|---|
Apartment Type Studio | Average Rental Price in AED 37,000 |
Apartment Type 1-Bed | Average Rental Price in AED 45,000 |
Apartment Type 2-Bed | Average Rental Price in AED 62,000 |
Apartment Type 3-Bed | Average Rental Price in AED 78,000 |
Apartment Type 4-Bed | Average Rental Price in AED 116,000 |
Ranging from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom units, apartments for rent on Al Salam Street suit the requirements of individuals, couples and families alike. The rent for the apartments is reasonable considering that the area lies in the middle of the city and the properties have a lot to offer. Annual price range for each unit-type is as follows:
- 1-bed apartments for rent on Salam Street: AED 38k to AED 50k
- 2-bed apartments for rent on Salam Street: AED 55k to AED 70k
- 3-bed apartments for rent on Salam Street: AED 75k to AED 85k
- 4-bed apartments for rent on Salam Street: AED 110k to AED 120k
The covered space for 1 BHK units is 650 sq. ft. to 850 sq. ft. which is quite reasonable. Some of these flats are furnished. The rents for furnished apartments start from AED 44k, also depending on the covered space and unit-type. Another reasonably spacious rental unit, 2-bed flats on Salam Street cover around 900 sq. ft. to 1,300 sq. ft. of floor space.
When it comes to the 3-bed rental apartments on Al Salam Street, one can expect 1,600 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft. of covered area. The huge price difference is because a few of the higher-priced flats are fully furnished and serviced by the hotels along the street. Moreover, families and those interested in bigger apartments can opt for the 4-bedroom apartments offering a minimum living space of 2,200 sq. ft.
Villa Type | Average Rental Price in AED |
|---|---|
Villa Type 3-Bed | Average Rental Price in AED 189,000 |
Offering more privacy, the villas for rent on Al Salam Street, Abu Dhabi range from 3 to 6-bed units. These are also offered on annual rents while some landlords may offer monthly payment schedules. A 3-bedroom villa for rent on Salam Street is priced at AED 180k, at the minimum. In somewhat similar price ranges you an also rent a 4-bed villa on Al Salam Street spanning across 3,500 sq. ft. Whereas, covering 4,500 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft. of living space, 5-bed rental villas on Salam Street cost around AED 205k, at the minimum.
Coming towards rental townhouses on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, these are also ideal for families. Bloom Gardens is among the most popular area on Salam Street, Abu Dhabi offering many 3, 4 and 5-bedroom townhomes. Renting a typical 3-bed townhouse on Salam Street will cost you around AED 180k, per annum. Whereas, the most spacious 5-bed houses are priced somewhere around AED 210k.
Sale Trends in Al Salam Street
Villa Type | Average Sale Price in AED |
|---|---|
Villa Type 3-Bed | Average Sale Price in AED 3,353,000 |
Mostly, villas are part of the Bloom Gardens while some are concentrated in Al Seef Village. There is a range of 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas in the area with premium amenities making Al Salam Street a sought-after residential address in Abu Dhabi. Typically, a 3-bedroom villa for sale on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street would cost you around AED 3M while a 4-bed villa is offered for AED 5M to AED 6M, approximately. Likewise, if you are interested in buying 5-bed villas on Al Salam Street, prepare to shell out around AED 6.2M.
Further, there are more options for investors interested in townhouses for sale on Al Salam Street. These are often found in the newer more modern sub-community called Faya at Bloom Gardens. This community offers affordable luxury for its residents. Spanning around 2,500 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft., 3-bed houses on Salam Street go for an average sales price of AED 3M. Whereas, the biggest 5-bed townhouse for sale on Al Salam Street is offered for AED 4.5M. These properties come with similar amenities as the villas, such as house help quarters, a closed kitchen, a guest room and a separate living and dining area.
ROI in Al Salam Street
Villa Type | ROI |
|---|---|
Villa Type 3-Bed | ROI 5.7% |
3-bedroom villa in Al Salam Street offers the highest rental yield, that is 5.7%. However, expats cannot buy property in this area as it is only open to UAE Nationals.
Al Salam Street Floor Plans
Interested tenants can browse Al Salam Street floor plans and take a look at the floor plans available for popular communities/buildings in the neighbourhood.
Most Popular Communities in Al Salam Street
Take a look at the most popular communities in the neighbourhood before renting or buying a property.
Bloom Gardens fares as the most popular community of Al Salam Street. It is a master project by Bloom Holding featuring Spanish and Italian-style villas and townhouses. The price range of villas for rent in Bloom Garden lies between AED 185k to AED 205k while one is expected to pay a minimum AED 3M to buy a villa in Bloom Garden.
Corniche Plaza comes next followed by Al Seef Village, another villa community on the boulevard. With the least user-generated views over the past few months, Al Salam Apartments and Salam HQ round up our list of popular communities on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street.
Hotels on Al Salam Street
These are some popular hotels on Al Salam Street.
- Park Rotana
- Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus
- Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi
- Villaggio Hotel & Resort
Park Rotana is a 5-star hotel featuring 318 rooms and suites. It is one of the top Rotana hotels in Abu Dhabi, featuring 6 restaurants offering Asian, Italian and British cuisine. For meetings and large gatherings, the hotel has a banquet with a ballroom equipped with smart technology.
Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus offers high-end services for a long and short-term stay. One of Abu Dhabi’s top resorts has 1 to 3-bedroom serviced apartments with garden or pool views. Other features include a European-style boulevard with a range of international cuisine, outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, a 3-story spa centre and state-of-the-art gymnasium.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES ON AL SALAM STREET
Townhouses and villas come with multiple covered parking spaces on Salam Street. Residents in the apartment buildings also have easy access to parking lots of the area. As it is a busy commercial and residential street, there are multiple parking lots in the vicinity. After the completion of the Abu Dhabi Municipality’s tunnel project, the area faces less of a traffic surge.
Public Transportation in Al Salam Street
There are multiple public transport facilities for residents. Bus 54, 56 and A1 can be used to reach Al Salam Street. Those who prefer travelling by taxis will easily find them along Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CARE
The Government of Abu Dhabi is implementing strategies to improve the infrastructure and quality of life for the people of the city. Al Salam Street is considered a prime part of the city centre, so its importance cannot be overlooked. From schools to healthcare centres, there is everything within the reach of residents. Every basic necessity is at an arm’s length from Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street such as grocery stores, landscaped recreational areas, gyms and malls.
SUPERMARKETS NEAR AL SALAM STREET
Residents can find many marts and supermarkets near Al Salam Street. In fact, the neighbourhood was among the first few areas of Abu Dhabi with small marts and convenience stores. The giant retail stores that have opened in the last few years include Lulu Hypermarket which is almost 12 minutes away and Alam Supermarket, at a 10-minute distance.
The Bloom Gardens community has a Carrefour Market, ZOOM, Metro Market and a YUM – Your Urban Market that specialises in organic healthy produce. Also, close by is the Waitrose supermarket in the Eastern Mangroves Complex.
CHURCHES, TEMPLES AND MOSQUES ON AL SALAM STREET
Al Salam Street is a busy highway and there are mosques at regular intervals. Alzfranh Mosque, Omeir Bin Al Hamam Mosque, Saeed Saeed Bin Ali Mosque and Mosque of Juma Hasan Zaabi are hardly around 8 minutes from each other within the vicinity.
To cater to the religious needs of Christians, there are many churches near Al Salam Street in the Al Mushrif community. St. George’s Orthodox Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Evangelical Community Church and more are just 10 minutes away from the residential blocks of Al Salam Street.
Currently, there are no temples in Abu Dhabi, but there is an off-plan project for a temple that when completed in 2021 will be roughly 30 minutes away from the community. In the meantime, residents will have to travel to the emirate of Dubai to visit the Shiva and Krishna temples in the Bur Dubai area which is an hour and a half away. Sikh residents can head to the Mussafah district to visit the New Gurudwara Abu Dhabi.
SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES NEAR AL SALAM STREET
Al Salam Street is one of the most populated areas of Abu Dhabi. For families who want to settle in a new area, nearby educational facilities are always in their top concerns. Nurseries along Al Salam Street are Royal Palace Nursery, Little Garden Nursery, Rosa Nursery, Mind Champ Nursery and more.
There are various other schools near Al Salam Street to fulfil academic needs. The most notable, however, is Brighton College near the Bloom Gardens. It offers the British curriculum from the Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) to Year 13. Another option preferred by many includes Emirates Private School. It is a unique school offering the British, American and Ministry of Education approved UAE curriculum. Also, Polaris Private Academy near Delma Park is easily accessible.
Abu Dhabi Indian School is also a reputed option close to residential area. Most importantly, it is one of the best Indian schools in Abu Dhabi. Moreover, Pakistani expats look for Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Pakistani School, it is affiliated with Pakistan’s federal board.
Higher education options include UAE Academy, Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM) and Khalifa University. There are many other options nearby Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street such as University of Strathclyde Business School, Swiss Business School (SBS), Abu Dhabi Men’s College – Higher Colleges Of Technology (HCT) and more.
HOSPITALS AND CLINICS NEAR AL SALAM STREET
Every community needs premium healthcare facilities. In mega city like Abu Dhabi, there are a lot of healthcare clinics and hospitals throughout the city. Residents on the street are close to one of the most notable government hospitals, Corniche Hospital Abu Dhabi.
Within the vicinity, Seha Emirates Hospital provides diagnostic and consultation services for patients and it is less than a 15-minute drive from Al Salam Street. NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi, Al Raha Hospital and Corniche Maternity Hospital are a few other hospitals near Al Salam Street. Ibn Nafees Medical Center, Al-Qadi Medical Center and Oxford Medical Centre are some clinics in the area.
NEARBY AREAS
Al Salam Street is close to the Al Bateen Executive Airport which is for private jets only. It is also close to the well-known media zone, Twofour54 Abu Dhabi, which houses over 400 media and entertainment companies.
In December 2012, The Government of Abu Dhabi built a long tunnel on Al Salam Street which is one of the longest tunnels in the Middle East. This has minimised the travel time to reach Mina Street from Sheikh Zayed Bridge. The underpass can accommodate 8,000 vehicles in each direction. There are also two other underpasses in Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street which connects travellers to Al Reem Island and Hazza Bin Zayed Road.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS NEAR AL SALAM STREET
Malls are the ultimate entertainment sources in a country like the UAE. They have something for everyone from amusement spaces, kid-friendly areas, hundreds of retail stores, various eateries to cinemas and more.
A landmark for the capital and one of the best malls in Abu Dhabi is Al Wahda Mall. This mall has over 350 stores, a Lulu Hypermarket, Al Wahdah Cinema and a Gold’s Gym. It provides a complete shopping experience for visitors of all ages.
A different type of mall near Al Salam Street is the Eastern Mangroves Promenade. This mall is connected to the Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara. You can find a total of 11 restaurants, a Waitrose supermarket and a handful of retail stores here. There are two beauty salons too, Nail Spa and Marquee Hair Salon. A few entertainment activities in the mall include kayaking, riding a doughnut boat and renting a yacht.
Located right next to the Bloom Gardens community residents can find the Al Seef Village Mall. It houses a wide range of casual dining restaurants and retail stores. There is a Carrefour Market for weekly grocery runs, Funville amusement park for children and a Fitness First gym.
Moreover, just behind Al Seef Mall is The Walk, a walkway strip loaded with food and beverage outlets and an outdoor Art Gallery showcasing local artists. There is also the Al Seef Library which is part of The Walk. The library was built in collaboration with Al Seef and the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority. It also hosts events such as book signings, review gatherings and other literary events.
RESTAURANTS NEAR AL SALAM STREET
Many of the restaurants near Al Salam Street are located in the nearby malls. The Al Seef Mall is home to CaliBurger, an American diner-style restaurant, Doner and Gyros a restaurant offering a fusion of Greek and Turkish food and the French eatery La Brioche and more. The Walk has more offerings such as Chota Restaurant, which offers Indian food, Hooked which is known for its seafood dishes and Chocolate Lab, a sinful delight.
Fine dining establishments can be found in the Eastern Mangroves Promenade, such as BOA Steakhouse and the Lebanese restaurant Flooka. The Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara offers the Thai restaurant Pachaylen, offering Middle Eastern cuisine. Another popular option is the Dining by Design restaurant. It offers a secluded environment as it can be reached by a special elevator which takes diners up to the private rooftop terrace. Moreover, those looking for healthy restaurants in Abu Dhabi can find Easy Bites in Hasan Jomma Building. Nightlife options in the hotel include the Impressions rooftop bar and The Pool Deck.
BEACHES NEAR AL SALAM STREET
Close to one of Abu Dhabi’s most popular beach, residents of Al Salam Street can visit Corniche Beach. It is a public beach divided into three parts, Al Sahil Beach (Gate 1) for singles, Gate 2 for families and Gate 3 which is for families as well but is themed with many attractions for young children.
Another beach near Al Salam Street is the Bayshore Beach Club, which is at a 17 minutes drive from Al Salam Street and is a part of the Intercontinental Abu Dhabi. This beach club is surrounded by palm trees and the swim-up bar along with private cabanas make it a perfect weekend destination. What makes Bayshore Beach Club one of the top beach clubs in Abu Dhabi is its serenity and calming ambience.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
Living in a place like Salam Street, every leisure activity and landmark becomes easily accessible. The closest located landmark is Emirates Palace which is 13 km away. Those looking for kid-friendly options can go to Murjan Splash Park. It is one of the best theme parks in Abu Dhabi situated in the vicinity of Khalifa Park.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
Within the residential borders, there are gyms and parks. Just across the road is the lush green space of Eastern Mangroves Park. Khalifa Park is adjacent to the area which is a great destination to explore the serene natural environments. The neighbouring area, Corniche Road is almost 8 km long and includes pedestrian passageways, cafes and a separate cycling area.
Considering the large population of the area, there are numerous gyms in the locality. Weiders Gym, Go Fitness Gym, Gold’s Gym and Power Station Gym are a few closely situated gyms near Al Salam Street. The popular spas and salons in the area include Picasso Gents Care Centre, Golden Touch Spa and Cosi Bella Ladies Salon.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
There is the Mother of the Nation festival held at Corniche Beach which is awaited by residents of Abu Dhabi. The Walk at the Al Seef Village Mall also hosts many different cultural events. Those residing in Blooms Gardens can join the Facebook group called Bloom Gardens Residents Abu Dhabi.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Al Salam Street only offers investment options for UAE Nationals but expats can definitely find many rental properties within their budget. The area showcases a typical city lifestyle with everything around the corner. It comes with the comfort of easy commuting, healthcare facilities and outdoor activities.
LOCATION
- A pivotal connecting point of Abu Dhabi
- Abu Dhabi – Dubai Motorway is less than 15 minutes away
- Corniche Beach is at an 8 minutes drive from Al Salam Street
- Abu Dhabi International Airport is 20 minutes away by car
- Easily accessible from Downtown Abu Dhabi