Properties for rent in Shakhbout City

The capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a plethora of exquisite and stunning communities that boost the Abu Dhabi real estate market by offering expats a wide range of homes. This breathtaking city is all about making its citizens feel at home and to provide them with an opportunity to establish their roots. That is why major projects such as Khalifa City and its subordinates, Shakhbout City are at the forefront, providing exclusive properties that are up for rent.

Types of Properties in Shakhbout City (Khalifa City B) 

Shakhbout City is comfortably situated next to Mohammad Bin Zayed City, a little inland and near Bani Yas. The community offers multi-purpose properties for rent that includes a series of gorgeous villas, villa compounds, residential plots and apartments while land for commercial uses is also available. Starting off with residential units such as the rental apartments in Khalifa City B, they are made up of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units while studios are also popular among tenants. The average size range for these units begins at around 300 sq. ft. and goes all the way up to 4,000 sq. ft. If you consider renting villas in Shakhbout City then it would be a fine choice as the community ranks 6th in terms of being the best places to rent villas in Abu Dhabi. There are only a few exclusive commercial villas which offer floor plans that are as big as 15,000 sq. ft. 

Rent Price Trend for Properties in Shakhbout City (Khalifa City B)

If we talk about the renting trend of the villas in Shakhbout City then the stats show a decline by almost 22.5% since 2016, making the average yearly rent for a 3-bedroom villa around AED 137,500 while the range is somewhere between AED 90,000/year and AED 140,000/year. Similarly, a 4-bedroom villa in Khalifa City B has an average yearly rent of AED 150,000/year while the general limit is more or less between AED 120,000/year and AED 180,000/year. Lastly, the villas with 5 and 6 bedrooms have a collective rent range starting from AED 120,000/year and it increases to AED 220,000/year. The high-end apartments with spacious bedrooms, free parking and a big hall can be rented in Khalifa City B with an estimated price that falls between AED 18,000/yearly and AED 90,000/yearly, depending on the size and the number of bedrooms in each unit.

Popular Areas of Shakhbout City (Khalifa City B)

Shakhbout City has a variety of restaurants, cafes, salons, fitness centres and retail shops to keep its residents entertained. The community presents a more serene and quiet outlook and that is why there aren’t many recreational or entertainment facilities within the community. However, people have dozens of choices for dining out among which the most popular spots are Caffe Ritazza, Skypark Plaza, Flavours, Ola Brasil Restaurant, Rapid Fried Chicken Restaurant, O'Leary and Century Int’I Restaurant. The Essenza Spa and Fitness is also much preferred by residents when it comes to relaxing and hanging out. 

Reasons for Renting in Shakhbout City (Khalifa City B)

Most of the people who work in cities such as Dubai cannot usually afford high-quality residence there and that is why most of them live in neighbouring cities, such as  Abu Dhabi, where accommodation is comparatively less expensive. For a community such as Khalifa City B, its location is a huge advantage for the residents because of easy transportation routes to cities like Dubai. Located in the outskirts of Dubai, Shakhbout City has an edge of being close to roads such as Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road and Abu Dhabi – Ghweifat International Highway. In-community facilities, international-level educational institutions, quality medical facilities, maintenance services, mosques, supermarkets, and other public service centres are available to people 24/7.