Gardenia, Khalifa City Golf Gardens

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Gardenia is a residential complex in Golf Gardens, Khalifa City Abu Dhabi. The project is developed by Aldar Properties. Situated adjacent to the Abu Dhabi Golf Club and in proximity to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Golf Gardens is a complete golfers’ paradise. The appealing neighborhood of Khalifa City further enhances its allure.

Gardenia residents can easily access Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10), which connects to Al Shahama Road, providing multiple transportation options. Moreover, Gardenia is part of the premium communities near the Gardens Club Community Centre. It comprises villas and townhouses having unique design styles and architecture. As the name suggests, the beautiful community features lush green gardens making it an ideal residence for nature lovers.

• A golf community in Dubai
• Located in Khalifa City, Golf Gardens
• A project by Aldar Properties
• Completed in 2009
• Villas and townhouses for rent and sale
• The area has a community retail centre

Gardenia villas are designed to perfection and provide a warm and welcoming living space. The remarkable exterior is made with a combination of wood, glass and stone lending. Popular points of interest in Gardenia, Golf Gardens, Abu Dhabi are:

• Community clubhouse
• Alfresco terrace
• Gardens Club

The Gardens Club is the centre of the locality and serves as a meeting point as well as a recreational hub for the residents. The development offers several amenities such as a swimming pool, sports centre, clubhouse, boutiques, barbecue area, event spaces, laundry facilities, golf courses, banks and ATMs.

Properties in Gardenia mostly include villas and townhouses. Villas have 4 and 5 bedrooms and up to 4 to 6 bathrooms. The minimum floor area of villas in Gardenia is 3,500 sq. ft. to 4,381 sq. ft.

There are ample parking spaces in Gardenia, Abu Dhabi. Each villa comes with two parking spots for residents while visitors can park their cars outside the properties. Larger properties even have up to four parking spots.

There is limited public transportation in Gardenia and the closest bus stop is at a 10-minute drive. Residents prefer to use taxis to travel around the city.

One can find plenty of retail stores and supermarkets near Gardenia. Some popular local stores are Sunlight Express, Baqala the Dukkan Grocery and Wheatfields Gourmet Grocer and Café.

Wheatfields Gourmet Grocer and Café has bakery and grocery items. It is quite popular amongst customers for its freshly prepared meals. Other popular stores such as Spinneys, Souq Planet and Carrefour Market are also within Khalifa City.

There are many mosques near Gardenia. Golf Gardens Mosque is located within the vicinity only a 2-minute drive away. One of the iconic landmarks, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is also just an 11-minute drive away.

Residents and visitors with different faiths can also visit their places of worship without having to travel far. There are some popular churches near Gardenia such as St. Paul’s Church, the Mar Thoma Church and Abu Dhabi Assembly of God Church. All these are located at an approximately 15-minute drive.

Hindu temples near Gardenia such as BAPS Hindu Mandir and Baps Temple are located at about a 20-minute drive.

These are some nurseries near Gardenia Khalifa City:

• Blossom Nursery Bain Al Jesrain Branch
• The Windsor Early Years Nursery
• Learning Spaces Nurseries

Blossom Nursery is a popular school that follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Catering to age group 1-4 years old. Windsor Early Years Nursery is one of the ‘A’ rated nurseries in Abu Dhabi following the British nursery curriculum.

Apart from nurseries, parents can also find plenty of schools near Gardenia. These include:

• GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
• Al Raha International School, Khalifa City Campus
• Al Yasmina Academy

These schools are merely at a 10-minute drive from Gardenia. Amongst these three popular schools, GEMS American Academy is more renowned. It follows an American curriculum and encourages students to participate in many extra-curricular activities.

Residents can easily get medical attention while living here as there are plenty of clinics and hospitals near Gardenia such as:

• Canadian Medical & Rehabilitation Centre
• HealthPlus Family Clinic
• Dubai Cosmetic Surgery
• NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City

Canadian Medical & Rehabilitation Centre focuses mainly on skin treatment, dentistry, body slimming and rehabilitation services. It is one of the best in the area located at only a 6-minute drive. Located in Khalifa City A, HealthPlus Family clinic is a medical clinic that caters to health-related issues in women and children. Whereas, NMC Royal Hospital near Gardenia is a specialised hospital providing trusted healthcare services. 79 patient rooms, 9 ICU beds and 5 operation theatres make it a valuable place.

Areas near Gardenia include

• Al Forsan Village
• Rayyana Community

All these areas are primarily residential and provide several amenities that residents of Gardenia can also enjoy. People can also reach Dubai in 45 minutes and travelling to central Abu Dhabi takes less than 15 minutes.

One can visit any of the popular malls near Gardenia to fulfil their shopping needs. These include

• Al Raha Mall
• Gardens Plaza
• The Souk

Al Raha Mall is a community mall that has Lulu Supermarket, high-end fashion stores, kid’s fun zone and a cinema. It is one of the best malls in Emirates and is quite popular amongst residents.

The Souk is another shopping mall that has a traditional Arabian-style design. It has a number of fashion stores and international dining options. All of these malls are located at just about 10 to 15-minute drive.

Food lovers can visit a variety of popular restaurants near Gardenia such as

• La Brioche
• Khayal Restaurant
• Oregano Restaurant
• Caesars Restaurant & Confectioneries
• Wingstop Khalifa City
• Subway
• Leniano Italian Restaurant

Located at only a minute drive, La Brioche is a casual restaurant providing classic cuisine and warm ambience that comes straight from the countryside of France. Khayal Restaurant is located at an 8-minute drive. The place serves spicy Indian food.

To enjoy a taste of Italy, people can also visit Oregano Restaurant. Another popular Indian chain, Caesars Restaurant & Confectioneries is also located at Al Raha Mall. Wingstop Khalifa City is a casual restaurant serving a variety of chicken wings and sides.

Residents of Gardenia Khalifa City can hit the coast in about 5 minutes. They have direct access to the private Al Raha Beach near Gardenia. They can also have a luxurious beach experience at Al Raha Beach Hotel.

Residents of Gardenia will not get bored as there are plenty of leisure and fun-filled activities for them at the following destinations:

• Abu Dhabi Golf Club
• Al Raha Theatre
• Al Forsan International Sports Resort

Abu Dhabi Golf Club is one of the finest 27-hole golf courses in the Middle East. It is home to the European Tour Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The golf course features nighttime golfing, golf corporate golf and golf learning lessons. It is located in Khalifa City A.

People who enjoy movies in cinemas can also visit Al Raha Theatre located right opposite Golf Gardens.

Sports enthusiasts can visit Al Forsan International Sports Resort to take part in activities such as motorsports, waterboarding and water skiing. It is also a massive shooting range where one can choose from clay shooting, handgun ranges, rifle ranges and archery pits.

There are numerous facilities offered by Al Forsan Resort. These include CIK 1.2 km Karting FIA approved track, 3.9 km cycling and jogging track, paintball arenas, football pitches, wakeboarding cable parks with two lakes, polo field, events room, gymnasiums, swimming pool and Italian and Japanese restaurants.

There are plenty of parks, kid’s playground and swimming pools located in the neighbouring communities. For outdoor activities, one can find plenty of gardens and parks within the area such as

• Gardens Club
• Khalifa City Walk

Gardens Club features garden walk, waterways and a large canopy that leads to a social hub of the complex. It is considered the centre of a community comprising a clubhouse, sports centre and boutiques.

Gyms in Gardenia, Al Raha Golf Gardens, Abu Dhabi are:

• Nero Gym
• Energy Plus Abu Dhabi
• BodyFit Gym

These fitness centres are accessible at a 9 to 12-minute drive by car. For a relaxing day of pampering, there are several spas and salons in the area such as:

• Saray Spa
• Tips and Toes
• ST beauty & Spa
• Mamati Ladies Salon

 These fitness centres are accessible at an 6 to 10-minute drive by car. If you are feeling like going the extra mile, you can visit The Heavenly Spa in the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa which offers award-winning treatments.

Plenty of community events take place in the neighbourhood. Most of them are bazaars and carnivals held at the Golf Gardens Club House. Such events also favour friendly environment for kids. Other festive events such as Christmas, Eid and National Days are also celebrated with enthusiasm.

To stay connected to the locals of your community, one can join the Facebook group ‘_Gardenia Abu Dhabi Rent Properties_’. The page give you insights into the local events happening in the area.

Gardenia is a family-friendly community with a variety of amenities but few things must be considered. Properties in the area are fairly spacious and include parking garages. So, it is ideal for those who drive as there is a lack of public transportation options near Gardenia Khalifa City Abu Dhabi.

Gardenia is a residential community in Golf Gardens, Khalifa City Abu Dhabi. The area is located near Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10), which connects to Al Shahama Road.

The developer of Gardenia, Golf Gardens, Abu Dhabi is Aldar Properties.

Gardenia, Khalifa City Golf Gardens offer villas and townhouses in 4 and 5-bedroom units.

Gardenia, Abu Dhabi was completed in June 2009.

• Abu Dhabi International Airport is located at a 28-minute drive
• Al Forsan Village is a popular entertainment destination within the area
• Marriott Hotel Al Forsan is located at about an 8-minute drive