Al Wathba Tower, Al Markaziya

• Parking
• Pet-friendly?
• Renting property
• Getting around
• Restaurants nearby

Situated close to Corniche Beach and Lake Park, Al Wathba Tower is a high-rise residential building in Al Markaziya, Abu Dhabi. It has a height of 91.27 metres, with 22 storeys above ground. The building offers spacious 3-bedroom apartments with contemporary fittings. There are several windows in each room that allow sufficient sunlight in the flats. With Al Souq Shopping Mall on its south and Quality Care Medical Centre on its north, Al Wathba Tower holds a key position in the area.

Al Markaziya is one of the well-known areas in Abu Dhabi. It mainly has low to high-rise buildings with parks, retail outlets, eateries and malls. The locality is family-friendly, with proximity to Abu Dhabi Corniche, where different events happen throughout the year.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Al Markaziya
• Number of floors: 22
• Unit type: 3-bedroom apartments
• Amenities: 24-hour security, covered parking

Ample parking space is available in the building for parking. These are accessible to residents only and guests visiting the tower may have to search for paid parking services nearby.

Al Wathba Tower, Abu Dhabi is equipped with high-speed elevators.

Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, is designed to provide residents with a comfortable environment inside the units and the building vicinity. Apart from air-conditioning, the building is manned with round the clock security and maintenance services. Also, water and electricity are supplied by ADDC.

Both residents and visitors can enjoy 24-hour concierge service in Al Wathba Tower, Abu Dhabi.

Al Wathba Tower, Abu Dhabi has a pet-friendly policy.

Al Wathba Tower, Al Markaziya offers 3-bedroom units only.

3BHK flats in Al Wathba are offered with an average area of 1,900 sq. ft. Each unit comes with three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen, a lounge and a balcony. The built-in wardrobes in each bedroom extend from floor to ceiling to accommodate extra space in the rooms.

• 3-bedroom apartments in Al Wathba Tower, Abu Dhabi, have an average rental price of AED 70k yearly

Though there are not many apartments for rent in Al Wathba Tower, you can find many similar options in the area. The apartments for rent in Al Markaziya are available in a variety of layouts and amenities. These have the lowest rents of AED 29k, with the highest reaching AED 130k.

Al Lulu Street and Al Marakib Street from Al Wathba Tower, Abu Dhabi leads to Sultan Bin Zayed, The First Street and Corniche Street. Both buses and ride-hailing services are great means for stress-free travelling.

The nearest bus stops include the Al Ittihad Square Bus stand and the Al Dana Bus stop, accessible within a 12 and 16-minute walk away. Abu Dhabi Central Bus station is an 11-minute drive away from Al Wathba Tower.

People can find many cafes near Al Wathba Tower. Some of these are:

• Nata Lisboa 
• Tche Tche 
• Dome 
• Colours

Nata Lisboa is a Portuguese cafe, a 5-minute drive away. It serves an authentic Portuguese menu along with coffee collections. Tche Tche, Dome and Colours are all accessible within a 5-minute drive. Whether you are looking for a quick fast food treat or beverages like coffee and juices, you can head to these cafes. If you are searching for some low-calorie treats, you can find The Raw Place within walking distance. It is one of the healthy restaurants in Abu Dhabi known for its cleansing juices made from raw vegetables.

Al Wathba Tower also has many fine-dining options in the area. These are:

• Tamba
• Rodeo Grill
• The Foundry
• Villa Toscana
• Hakkasan

Tamba is a fine-dining restaurant located a 5-minute drive away. The restaurant specialises in Indian food. Because of its popularity, the restaurant remains packed during weekends, recommending a prior table booking. Those who are fond of steaks and European food can dine at Rodeo Grill. It is located in Beach Rotana Hotel, an 11-minute drive away. The restaurant creates a warm ambience with its warm grey timber walls and floors. Villa Toscana and Hakkasan are other fine-dining restaurants nearby. Villa Toscana is 8 minutes while Hakkasan is 12 minutes away.

Al Wathba Tower location makes it close to many supermarkets, such as:

• Spinneys
• Al Madina Freshmart
• Wadi A’z Zafran
• Safa Express

People living at Al Wathba do not have to put in a lot of time and effort in regular shopping trips to buy groceries and household items. There are several retail outlets and supermarkets in the surroundings that residents can access within minutes. Spinneys offers a full range of everyday use goods and garden-fresh vegetables and fruits and is a 4-minute drive away. Safa Express also deals in day to day necessities and it is just 5 minutes drive away. Wadi A’z Zafran is a grocery store nearby dealing in dry fruits, herbs, fragrances and similar items.

There are many buildings near the Al Wathba Tower, Al Markaziya, Abu Dhabi. These include:

• Clock Tower
• Golden Beach Tower
• Al Jahily Tower
• Corniche Residence

Being a residential area, Al Markaziya is dotted with residential buildings at every corner. Since it’s not a freehold area, there are no apartments for sale in Al Markaziya. However, you can find many residential buildings with rental flats. While there are only 3BHK flats in Clock Tower, Corniche Residence offers studios to 3-bedroom flats and duplex.

As there are no flats for sale in Al Wathba Tower, both locals and foreigners can find highly profitable units in nearby areas. Ocean Towers Residences, Sky Towers and Sky Garden Towers in Al Reem Island have a collection of suitable units. Also, Al Maryah Vista in Al Maryah Island has great 1-bedroom apartments.

Nearby landmarks include:

• Corniche Beach
• Mangrove National Park
• Abu Dhabi Corniche Park

People living in Al Markaziya have easy access to one of the best beaches in Abu Dhabi, Corniche Beach. From Al Walouf Street, residents can take Corniche Street to reach the beach within a 5-minute drive. Apart from enjoying a relaxing weekend at the beach, people can consider various options available at Abu Dhabi Corniche, an 8 km long promenade.

There are also many parks in the vicinity of the tower. On its south-west lies Abu Dhabi Corniche Park, while a 5-minute drive towards Al Marakib Street leads to The Lake Park. Mangrove National Park is a 15-minute away and is a natural reserve for mangrove trees and animal species living there.

Al Wathba Tower, Abu Dhabi, offers great options for families looking to live near greenery and the beach. However, the building does not have fitness amenities. So if you are a fitness enthusiast, you might have to consider paid gym options in the area.