Muroor Road, Al Muroor

Muroor Road – often regarded as Fourth Street, is a prominent roadway in Abu Dhabi. It is the top area for rent in Al Muroor. Although the thoroughfare has been renamed as the ‘Sultan bin Zayed the First St.’ by the government as part of the Abu Dhabi Onwani addressing system, it is still prevalently known as the Muroor Road. The road connects Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (formerly known as Airport Rd) from one end and Corniche Road from the other. Also, the thoroughfare intersects many main roads including Khalifa bin Zayed the First St., Hamdan Mohammad St. and Al Falah St.

• Sprawling lavishly from Al Danah to Zayed Sports City
• Offers apartments for rent and sale
• Home to many luxurious villas
• Many restaurants and nightlife venues nearby
• Houses many renowned hospitals

Stretching from the coastal side to the capital city to the verdant neighbourhood of Zayed Sports City, Muroor Road is a major road in Abu Dhabi that runs through many family-oriented communities including Al Sa’adah, Hadbat Al Za’faranah, Al Wahda, and Al Danah. Popular points of interest on Muroor Road are:

• Easy access to many prime locations
• Affordable prices

The apartments and villas on Muroor Road feature spacious layout. A large number of residential units come with modern amenities such as swimming pools and gymnasium.

The properties on Muroor Road predominantly include apartments. However, you may also discover a few villas. The covered areas of these properties differ depending on the size of the residential unit. Studios mostly span an area of around 500 sq. ft. The built-up space 1 and 2 bedroom apartments start at 750 sq. ft. and can go up to 1,900 sq. ft. Coming to 3-bedroom apartments, you can find units as spacious as 2,200 sq. ft.

There are plenty of parking spaces on Muroor Road. Each residential unit comes with one or two parking spots. Most of the streets near the houses have empty spaces, where visitors can park their vehicles.

As for transportation on Muroor Road, there are a few bus stations. Some of these include Muroor – Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, Musaffah Shabiya Bus Station. Transit lines including 34, 54 and 56 passes around Muroor Road.

Usually, residential communities on the road have a bus stop at a close distance. However, unlike Dubai, the capital city doesn’t boast a flawless metro service as of now. Using your own vehicle to get around in Abu Dhabi is always a convenient and better option.

There are numerous supermarkets on Muroor Road. Lulu Express is situated in Hadbat Al Za’faranah near Oxford Medical Centre. There is an abundance of supermarkets in Al Sa’adah on Muroor Road near Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB). Some of these include Spinneys, Carrefour and Rich and Fresh Supermarket. Safa Express supermarket is located on the northern side of the road.

The iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a 12-minute drive away. You can find plenty of mosques on Muroor Road. Ali Bin Murshid Mosque is located towards the coastal side near Lake Park. One can also find Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Mosque near Delma St. Thani Bin Murshid Masjid is located in Al Danah near ADNOC service station.

Those looking for churches near Muroor Road can visit Al Mushrif. Here you can find plenty of churches near Umm Al Emarat Park including Evangelical Community Church, St. Theresa’s Church, Church of St. Anthony and St. George’s Orthodox Cathedral.

If you are looking for temples near Muroor Road, you can visit the BAPS Hindu Mandir which is located at a drive of around half an hour.

One can spot a few educational facilities near the road. You can send your little ones to these nurseries on Muroor Road:

• The Laurel Nursery
• Bright Kids Nursery 
• ABC Nursery

Some other schools on Muroor Road include:

• Abu Dhabi Indian School
• The Pearl Academy
• Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Arab Pakistani School

Abu Dhabi Indian School is located on Salama Bint Butti St, Al Muroor Rd. Following the CBSE curriculum, it provides education from KG Grade to Grade 12. The educational institution allows students to celebrate the cultural values of the UAE and India.

With a great focus on extra-curricular activities in creativity, sports music, The Pearl Academy by Aldar offers National Curriculum for England for its students. It was recently rated ‘very good’ in the annual inspection by KDHA. You can also find Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Arab Pakistani School on Muroor Rd in Hadbat Al Za’faranah. These are some of the best schools in Abu Dhabi.

Muroor Road is also home to a few higher education institutions. Universities on Muroor Road include Emirates College of Advanced Education, Khalifa University and Higher Colleges of Technology.

Those looking for medical facilities can find a few clinics and hospitals near Muroor Road. Some of the prominent healthcare institutions include:

• Mediclinic
• Aster Clinic
• LLH Hospital
• NMC Royal Women’s Hospital
• Yas Healthcare

A branch of the Mediclinic – A popular healthcare service provider in the UAE, is located in Al Mamoura Area on Delma Street, Muroor Road. The clinic provides treatments in many specializations including Dentistry, ENT, Family Medicine, Radiology and many more. Aster Al Rafa Clinic is located at the intersection of Muroor Road and Hamdan St. in Al Samnan.  You can also find Homeopathic Medical Specialized next to UAE Exchange Centre.

LLH Hospital is situated near Hamdan Shopping Centre. It provides affordable and quality healthcare services. The renowned medical institution has doctors in numerous departments including Cardiology, Urology, Dental, ENT, Endocrinology, Paediatrics, Pathology and many more.

Providing high-standard healthcare services, NMC Royal Women’s Hospital is a mother and child hospital on Muroor Road. The hospital provides medical services in advanced obstetrics & gynaecology, fetal medicine, laparoscopic & gynaecological surgeries, breast surgery, lactation, and a few others.

One can find many popular neighbourhoods close to Muroor Road. Some of these include:

• Madinat Zayed
• Al Mushrif
• Al Manhal

On the western side of the road, you can find prominent communities such as Madinat Zayed, Al Wahda and Al Mushrif. The popular landmark – Mangrove National Park, is also located close to the thoroughfare. The famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque also takes 12 minutes drive to reach. Other nearby residential areas include Al Zahraa and Al Aman.

If you are looking for some value shopping, you can visit the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre. It is located on Muroor Road near the Embassy of Brazil. Providing a relaxing shopping experience, the shopping destination houses stores for fashion, optical, sports, traditional Arabic clothing, and a supermarket. Some of the brands in the mall include:

• Lulu Hypermarket
• Al Burj Textiles
• Gulf Star Furniture
• Lulu International Exchange
• Sweat Baby

Other shopping malls near Muroor include:

• Mushrif Mall
• Al Wahda Mall 
• Abu Dhabi Mall

Situated in the bustling district of the capital city, Abu Dhabi Mall is another popular shopping spot. It features over 200 stores and an array of F&B outlets. The shopping complex is perfect for weekend getaways. You can find Tavola, Villeroy & Boch, Virgin Megastore here. In the Fashion accessories section, it features Fossil, Dkny, Anne Klein and Aldo. It also boasts a few renowned dining options including Dunkin Donuts, Cinnabon, Bateel, Baskin Robbins and Amarino Gelato Coffee.

There is an abundance of restaurants on Muroor road. Some of the prominent ones include:

• Sofa Istanbul Restaurant
• Tikka Town Restaurant
• Nasr Restaurant and Grill
• Zahrat Lebnan 
• Mosaic Restaurant
• Afghanistan Restaurant
• Hanin Oasis Restaurant

Featuring a combination of Turkish and Arabian cuisines, Sofa Istanbul restaurant offers shawarma, Baklava, Kunafa, and Doner Kebab. The Turkish eatery is situated near ADNOC service station in Al Dhafrah. Tikka Town, an Indian restaurant, serves Biryani, Tikka, Dabba Ghosht, and other North-Indian cuisines. Zahrat Lebnan is a Lebanese restaurant near Alam Supermarket. This cosy place boasts a traditional ambience with scrumptious food items like falafel, shawarma, sandwich and many more.

You can also spot a few night lounges near the community. Porters English Pub is located on the ground floor of Grand Millennium in Al Wahda. It is an amazing place to relish live music while having a drink or grabbing a bite. The English Bar offers a range of cocktails and drinks. Sports lovers can watch sporting action on the large screens, while music fans can enjoy some amazing melodies. Harvester Pub and P J O’Reilly’s Irish Pub are some other nightlife spots near the road.

Living on Muroor Road, you have many coastal destinations near your home especially if you are looking to visit the coastal side in Al Danah area. Abu Dhabi Beach is the closest at a drive of 12 minutes.

Corniche Beach is another popular picnic spot in the capital city, 15-minute drive away. The seashore has many gates for entrance and features over 1,100 parking spots. You can always take a relaxing swim in the crystal blue waters. The place also has shower rooms and changing rooms. Other beaches near Muroor Road include Breakwater Beach and Al Bateen Beach.

The closest landmarks are:

• Sheikh Zayed Mosque
• Al Nahyan Stadium
• Abu Dhabi Desert Safari

If you are a sports enthusiast, you can head to Al Nahyan Stadium. The sports arena is a spectacular place, especially for football fans. Branded after the ruling family of the UAE, it has a capacity to host 12,000 spectators. Recently 2019 AFC Asian Cup was played in the stadium.

Another world-famous landmark near the road is the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. With a capacity to hold a whopping number of 40,000 worshippers, the place is counted among the world’s largest mosques. The place of worship features 82 domes, 24-carat gold chandelier, and over 1000 columns.

Residents can also head to the Al Wahda Cinemas, Oscar Cinemas or Novo Cinemas to watch blockbusters in the movie theatres. These cinemas are located close to the road.

For outdoor activities, residents can head to one of the parks near Muroor Road. Some of these include Formal Park, Mushrif Kids Park, Delma Park and Recreation Park Abu Dhabi.

There are several gyms near Muroor Road. Power Station Gym is located in Al Nahyan. Let’s Go Gym Fitness is located near Al Zafaranah Park in Al Sa’adah. My First Gym near Millennium Supermarket in Al Wahda is another health club.

Salons and spas on Muroor:

• Top Ten Beauty Center
• Aroos Al Khaleej
• Ivana Beauty Centre
• Ruby Salon

There are numerous salons on Muroor Road Top Ten Beauty Center is located opposite to ADNOC Service Station in Al Dhafrah. One can also find Aroos Al Khaleej grooming centre in Muntazah near Al Zafranah Park. Ivana Beauty Centre is situated on the ground floor of Building 10, Signal 15 opp. Abu Dhabi Media.

Muroor Road is a popular thoroughfare. During peak hours, the road gets crowded and congested. Slightly heavy traffic on roads can be a cause of inconvenience for some people who prefer living in serene communities.

It is located in the residential community of Al Muroor in Abu Dhabi.

• Al Bateen Beach is a 10-minute drive away
• Mangrove National Park is at a drive of 12 minutes
• Al Reem Island takes 14 minutes via car to reach
• Abu Dhabi International Airport is accessible in 24 minutes
• One hour and 20 minutes drive to reach Dubai