Zone 2, Mohammed Bin Zayed City

NEIGHBOURHOOD

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Popular points of interest here are:

• Modern amenities
• Upscale properties
• Covered parking

The popularity isn’t surprising. According to the H2 Abu Dhabi Property Market Report 2018, MBZ ranks second as one of the most popular places to rent villas.

PROPERTIES IN ZONE 2

Properties in Zone 2 are available for rent. Units include 1-bedroom apartments for rent to 3-bedroom rentals and studio units. Villas for rent include 3-bedroom and 6-bedroom standalone properties. These come with private parking spaces and in some cases, a separate barbeque area.

Details for renting an apartment are as follows:

• Annual rent for studio apartments ranges from AED 22k to AED 32k
• Annual rent for a 1-bedroom apartment ranges from AED 38k to AED 46k
• Annual rent for a 3-bedroom apartment ranges from AED 72k to AED 75k

Villas for rent in Zone 2 comprise of 3 to 6-bedroom with an annual rental rate ranging from AED 70k to AED 1.9M. Size of villas start at 1,050 sq.ft and goes up to 4,500 sq.ft. Apartments range from 600 sq.ft. to 2,075 sq.ft while Studio units range from 400 to 700 sq.ft.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN ZONE 2

Residents won’t be short of parking spaces in Zone 2. Most properties here offer covered spaces for vehicles.

Other modes of transportation in Zone 2 are limited. The nearest bus stop is a 28-minute drive away. However, for residents who don’t own private vehicles, there is always the option of hiring local taxis or ride-hailing services to get around the city.

AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE

Certain properties here come with private yards and amenities like built-in wardrobes, storage rooms, centralized ACs, and terraces. The rental price depends on the number of bedrooms and additional amenities.

Additionally, the area is also within close proximity to local schools, supermarkets and healthcare facilities.

SUPERMARKETS NEAR ZONE 2

While there aren’t any supermarkets in Zone 2 specifically, there are several in the rest of Zayed City. For example, located west, the nearest supermarkets in MBZ are Baqala Supermarket, Ramla Supermarket, Rich and Fresh Supermarket, Al Adil Supermarket and Tuwairish Supermarket — all within an 11-minute drive from the sub-community. In addition to a stock of everyday grocery items, Ramla Supermarket offers delivery services on minimum orders purchased.

Other supermarkets near the sub-community include Lemar Supermarket which is 10 minutes away in Zone 14 and Tawairish Supermarket in ME 2, 11 minutes away.

MOSQUES NEAR ZONE 2

There is only one mosque in this area, Ber Alwaleydein Mosque which is within walking distance. Mosques near Zone 2 include the Abas Ben Anas Mosque, the Z1 Mosque in Zone 1, the Mr Mohammed Salif Al Mazroui Mosque in Zone 4, the Mohamed Ghannam Alhameli mosque in Zone 5 and the Crown Prince Mosque in Zone 6 — all of which are a 3-minute drive away.

OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR ZONE 2

Located right in Zayed City in Shabiya 12, the nearest church near Zone 2 is Giant Slayers 4 Christ gospel church located 13 minutes away. Other places of worship are located outside the vicinity of Zayed City 11 minutes away in Musaffah. These include the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, The Armenian Church of Abu Dhabi, All Saints Anglican Church and the Saint Elias Rome Orthodox Church.

For Sikh residents, the nearest Gurudwara is in Mussafah Industrial area a 13-minute drive away. Drive along 28th street and travel west to reach there.

SCHOOLS NEAR ZONE 2

From early learning schools to institutes of higher education, residents in this sub-community live within close proximity to local and international academic establishments.

Nursery schools near Zone 2 include:

• Kids Fantasy Nursery
• Little Helpers Nursery
• Emirates National School First Kindergarten

Primary Schools nearby include:

• Abu Dhabi International School MBZ
• Elite Private School
• Dunes International School (DIS)

Located in Zayed City 6 minutes away, the Abu Dhabi International School MBZ is a private K-12 school and is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education. In addition to an American program, this institute provides students with the opportunity to progress through a British (IGCE and A levels) and an International Baccalaureate Program (IBDP).

High schools nearby include The Cambridge High School. Also located in MBZ 6 minutes away, this institute offers a British curriculum and accommodates students from age 4 to 18. The Model School, located a 12-minute drive away, offers classes from pre-primary to higher secondary.

The nearest university is Abu Dhabi University. Located 7 minutes away, this institute offers everything from MBA programs and more. Another university, Zabeel Institute of Technology is a 13-minute drive away. It offers a vast curriculum with disciplines in Accounting to engineering, corporate management to IT.

CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR ZONE 2

There are a number of clinics and hospitals near Zone 2. The nearest medical facilities include:

• Archer Medical Centre
• Mediclinic Al Mussafah
• NMC Royal Family Medical Centre
• Bateen International Hospital

A 3-minute drive away in Zone 1, Archer Medical Centre offers cosmetic and dermatological treatments as well as other services. Located 10 minutes away, Mediclinic Al Mussafah offers a range of primary health services for families from ENT to services in radiology, paediatrics, family medicine, general surgery and more.

For more extensive services, drive 9 minutes north to NMC Royal Family Medical Centre. This hospital offers an impressive range of treatments from Embryology and Genetics to psychology and speech therapy.

NEARBY AREAS

Zayed City is close to some of the city’s other residential communities and entertainment hotspots. Residential options nearby include:

• Zayed Sports City
• Khalifa City
• Masdar City

Located 14 minutes east via Al Ain Road, Khalifa City is divided into Khalifa City A and Khalifa City B. It’s popular for renting villas and apartments. Further east lies Masdar City, a sustainable urban community 20 minutes away from Zone 2.

Entertainment destinations nearby include:

• Desert Safari Dubai
• Murjan Splash Park
• Magic Planet

Located 18 minutes away in Zayed Sports City, Murjan Splash Park is an indoor waterpark with slides and other fun water-based activities. Magic Planet is in Al Saqr Mall. Located 27 minutes east via Al Ain Truck Road, this amusement park offers games and rides for kids. It also features a Soft Play Park for smaller children.