Properties for sale in Al Maqtaa

A key region of Abu Dhabi, the area of Al Maqtaa is a cultural and tourism magnet of the city. It is situated at the gateway bridge that connects the mainland with the island city. It was originally called “Bain Al Jisrain”, which is translated to ‘between the two bridges’, influenced by Sheikh Zayed Bridge and Maqtaa Bridge.

Types of Properties in Al Maqtaa

This enormous district offers many large residential properties for sale such as the luxury villas with 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 bedrooms that include up to 10 bathrooms. Many of these villas are found closely set together in a compound with certain shared features such as the parking area and the courtyard. The layout of these houses includes a majlis, hall, dining room, bedrooms, extra space and kitchens distributed over 2 to 3 floors. Some of the villas have terraces overlooking the Khor Al Maqta waterway. One of the popular places to buy a villa property in Al Maqtaa is Hills Abu Dhabi. This sub-community is situated opposite to the Abu Dhabi Gate City and currently has around 7 villas available for sale. If you want to own land on your name in a culturally rich region then you can consider one of the few residential plots offered at Al Maqtaa, with huge plots ranging from 30,000 sq. ft. to 60,000 sq. ft.

Sale Price Trends of Properties in Al Maqtaa

The price trend of the residential properties in Abu Dhabi shows that the houses in Al Maqtaa are comparatively less expensive than those situated in the island city. The sale price of villas in Al Maqtaa starts from AED 4,850,000 and goes up to AED 30,000,000, with AED 5,500,000 as the mean buying cost. A trending property in Al Maqtaa is the 5-bed villa that has a built-up space of 6,000 sq. ft. Referred to as the ‘beach villa’ as it offers amazing views of the sea, this 5-bed house can be acquired for AED 11,000,000. You can also buy it with a mortgage plan that includes a 25% down payment of AED 2,750,000 and a monthly instalment of AED 40,160 only. Over 25 years, this will add up to a total payable amount of AED 12,048,006 on an interest rate of 3.24%.

Popular Areas of Al Maqtaa

People interested in the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will find a lot to explore in Al Maqtaa. Linking the mainland of the emirate with Abu Dhabi Island, the Al Maqtaa Bridge is one of the first monumental landmarks that was constructed in 1967. It has a total length of around 300 metres and includes a centre span with a steel arch bridge of 90 metres. Whether you are going solo or as a family, it offers a perfect spot to enjoy the pleasant view of the sunset. Lying next to the bridge is Al Maqta Fort which is a spectacular piece of artwork created in the early 19th century. This mystifying attraction standing near the shoreline once served as a crucial watch-house.

Reasons for Investing in Al Maqtaa

People living in Al Maqtaa have easy access to important areas based in both the mainland and the island city. Home to the largest stadium in the UAE, the development of Zayed Sports City in around 11 minutes away and Al Danah, a region occupying the city’s downtown, is around 20 minutes away. The residents would have to follow a straight route of just 14 minutes towards the east to reach Abu Dhabi International Airport.